Charles Lisanby(1924-2013)
- Art Department
- Art Director
- Production Designer
Charles Alvin Lisanby was born January 22, 1924 in Princeton, Kentucky.
Primarily establishing himself in live television production in New
York City as a Scenic Designer, a member of the New York Scenic and
Designer's IATSE #829 Union. With television production moving West,
Lisanby transferred to Hollywood in the early 60's, accepting projects
on both coasts. Lisanby joined the West Coast Motion Picture and
Television Art Directors IATSE #876 Union, since he was designing
within the union's jurisdiction.
Upon retiring on the West Coast, he remained in his Spanish Mediterranean villa overlooking Franklin Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard. Charles' neighbor was Raymond Burr (L'homme de fer (1967)). Charles fell, injuring his shoulder, becoming complicated with medical treatment, during the early August, 2013, summer. The complications caused his demise on August 23, 2013.
Upon retiring on the West Coast, he remained in his Spanish Mediterranean villa overlooking Franklin Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard. Charles' neighbor was Raymond Burr (L'homme de fer (1967)). Charles fell, injuring his shoulder, becoming complicated with medical treatment, during the early August, 2013, summer. The complications caused his demise on August 23, 2013.
