Roy Christopher

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Roy Christopher
Born
Roy Christopher Hergenroeder

(1935-12-27)December 27, 1935
Fresno, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2021(2021-02-02) (aged 85)
West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Alma materCalifornia State University
OccupationArt director, production designer
Spouse(s)Dorothy Christopher[1]

Roy Christopher Hergenroeder (December 27, 1935 - February 2, 2021) was an American art director and production designer.

Early life[]

Christopher was born in Fresno, California as Roy Christopher Hergenroeder.[1] He was a son of a farmer.[1] Christopher received his bachelor's degree and graduated at California State University, in 1957.[1][2]

Career[]

Christopher began his career in 1970, as art directing on the television series The Name of the Game.[2]

Later in his career, Christopher would art direct and production design the Grammy Awards, Academy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards specials.[3] In 1976, he was nominated for an Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design - Dramatic Special or Feature Length Film Made for TV, which he shared with set decorator, , for his art directing work on the television special The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond.[4]

In 1980s-2000s, Christopher worked on a Broadway theatre in 1984, he scenic designed the play A Woman of Independent Means.[5] He also worked on television programs including, Growing Pains, Murphy Brown, Wings, Frasier, NewsRadio, Just Shoot Me! and Becker.[1] In addition to his work, he received numerous Primetime Emmy nominations and wins from 1976 to 2008, as it includes, Outstanding Art Direction and Outstanding Individual Achievement.[4] He also received some Art Directors Guild Awards from 1997 to 2009.[citation needed]

In 2017, Christopher was honored in the Television Hall of Fame.[1][6]

Death[]

Christopher died at his home in West Hollywood, California, in his sleep, at the age of 85.[1][2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Barnes, Mike (February 8, 2021). "Roy Christopher, Celebrated TV Production Designer and Art Director, Dies at 85". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Tangcay, Jazz (February 7, 2021). "Roy Christopher, Famed Production Designer Behind Tony Awards, Oscars and 'Murphy Brown,' Dies at 85". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Evans, Greg (February 8, 2021). "Roy Christopher Dies: Emmy-Winning Production Designer & Art Director Was 85". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Roy Christopher". Television Academy. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "A Woman of Independent Means - Opening Night". Playbill. p. 62. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  6. ^ Nobil, Taryn (October 12, 2017). "Shonda Rhimes, John Wells Among TV Academy's Hall of Fame Inductees". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2021.

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