Christopher Knopf

Christopher Knopf
Born(1927-12-20)December 20, 1927
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 13, 2019(2019-02-13) (aged 91)
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Berkeley
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, union executive
SpouseLorraine Knopf
Children3
ParentEdwin H. Knopf

Christopher Knopf (December 20, 1927 – February 13, 2019) was an American screenwriter and union executive. He served as the president of the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the International Affiliation of Writers Guilds (IAWG).[1][2][3] He won two awards from the WGAW: the Morgan Cox Award in 1991 and the Edmund H. North Award in 2002.[1]

  1. ^ a b McNary, Dave (February 15, 2019). "TV Writer Christopher Knopf, Former WGA West President, Dies at 91". Variety. Archived from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  2. ^ Bartlett, Rhett (February 15, 2019). "Christopher Knopf, 'Emperor of the North' Screenwriter, Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Haring, Bruce (February 15, 2019). "Christopher Knopf Dies: Former President Of The Writers Guild Of America West Was 91". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.