Matt Jefferies

Matt Jefferies
Jefferies in circa 2002
Born
Walter Matthew Jefferies

(1921-08-12)August 12, 1921
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 21, 2003(2003-07-21) (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Artist, set designer, writer, flight test engineer
SpouseMary Ann
Websitewww.mattjefferies.com

Walter Matthew Jefferies[1] (August 12, 1921 – July 21, 2003)[2][3] was an American aviation and mechanical artist, set designer, and writer. He is best known for his work on the original Star Trek television series, where he designed many of the sets and props, including the original Starship Enterprise, and the bridge and sick bay.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Walter M. Jefferies". independent.co.uk. August 2, 2003.
  2. ^ "Jefferies, Walter "Matt"". StarTrek.com. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  3. ^ "Walter 'Matt' Jefferies (obituary)". Variety.com. July 23, 2013.
  4. ^ Patton, Joshua M. (August 31, 2023). "Matt Jefferies' Final USS Enterprise Design Was Lost When Phase II Fell Apart". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "Matt Jefferies' Original Starship Enterprise". www.startrek.com. July 25, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2024.