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
Occupation(s)Art director, production designer
SpouseDorothy 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 Frank Lombardo 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. ^ 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. ^ 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. ^ 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. ^ 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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