Joseph R. Jennings

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Joseph R. Jennings
Born(1921-08-16)August 16, 1921
Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2015(2015-04-01) (aged 93)
West Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationArt director
Years active1968–1992

Joseph Raleigh Jennings (August 16, 1921 – April 1, 2015) was an American art director.[1]

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

References

  1. "Joseph Jennings". The Interviews. October 24, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  2. "The 52nd Academy Awards (1980) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  3. "Joseph Jennings". Forever Missed. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  4. "Joseph R. Jennings". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved October 16, 2023.