Joseph R. Jennings
American art director (1921–2015)
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Joseph Raleigh Jennings (August 16, 1921 – April 1, 2015) was an American art director.[1]
BornAugust 16, 1921
Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2015 (aged 93)
OccupationArt director
Yearsactive1968–1992
Joseph R. Jennings | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1921 Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 2015 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | Art director |
| Years active | 1968–1992 |
Professional career
He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction for the film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.[2]
Death
Jennings died in West Hills, Los Angeles, California on April 1, 2015, at the age of 93. He was outlived by his wife, Jean, who died in 2018.[3]
Selected filmography
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Jacksons: An American Dream | Production Designer | TV Mini-Series (Final Credited Work) |
| 1985 | Space | Production Designer | TV Mini-Series |
| 1984 | Johnny Dangerously | Production Designer | |
| 1983 | Yellowbeard | Production Designer | |
| 1982 | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan | Production Designer | |
| 1981 | Evita Peron | Production Designer | TV Movie |
| 1980 | Shogun | Production Designer | TV Mini-Series |
| 1979 | Star Trek: The Motion Picture | Art Director | |
| 1977 | Roots | Art Director | TV Mini-Series |
| 1967 | Gunsmoke | Art Director | TV Series (150 episodes) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Academy Awards | Best Art Direction | Star Trek: The Motion Picture | Nominated | [2] |
| 1977 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Drama Series | Roots | Nominated | [4] |
| 1981 | Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special | Shōgun | Nominated |
