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Charles Lisanby | |
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| Born | Charles Alvin Lisanby Jr. January 22, 1924 |
| Died | August 23, 2013 (aged 89) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Production Designer and Set Designer |
| Years active | 1948–1998 |
| Partner | Richard Bostard |
Charles Alvin Lisanby Jr. (January 22, 1924 – August 23, 2013) was an American production designer who helped define scenic design in early color television.[1] Charles was in a variety of commercials, including for Dr. Pepper (7 times) and Panasonic VCR. During his career, he was nominated for sixteen Emmys and won three. In January 2010, Charles was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at the nineteenth annual ceremony alongside Don Pardo, the Smothers Brothers, Bob Stewart, and Gene Roddenberry. Aside from his success in the entertainment industry, Charles is known for his friendship with the artist Andy Warhol.[2]
- ^ "Charles Lisanby, Famed TV Art Director, Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-30.
- ^ Koestenbaum, Wayne (2015). Andy Warhol: A Biography. Open Road Media. pp. 174–75.