Eugene Lee (designer)

Eugene Lee
Born(1939-03-09)March 9, 1939
DiedFebruary 6, 2023(2023-02-06) (aged 83)
Education
OccupationSet designer
Notable workSaturday Night Live
Spouse
Brooke Lutz
(m. 1981)
PartnerFranne Lee (1970s)
Children2

Eugene Edward Lee (March 9, 1939 – February 6, 2023) was an American set designer who worked in film, theater, and television. He was the production designer for Saturday Night Live from the show's premiere in 1975 until his death, with the exception of seasons 6-10 (1980-1985).[1][2] Lee became resident designer at Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1967.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (February 10, 2023). "Eugene Lee, Set Designer for Broadway and 'S.N.L.,' Dies at 83". New York Times. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Leifeste, Luke (July 26, 2017). "Meet Eugene Lee, the Crazy Stylish 78-Year-Old Man Who Literally Built SNL". GQ. Retrieved March 4, 2019.