Bill Klages Explained

Bill Klages
Birth Date:7 May 1927
Birth Place:Long Beach, New York, U.S.[1]
Death Place:Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupation:Lighting designer

Bill Klages (May 7, 1927 – July 7, 2024) was an American lighting designer.[2] He won seven Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for thirteen more in the category Outstanding Lighting Direction. In 2012, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.[3] [4]

Klages died in Santa Monica, California on July 7, 2024, at the age of 97.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bill Klages. Television Academy. October 31, 2021.
  2. Web site: Bill Klages Honored for 50 Years of Lighting The Stars. Live Design. October 27, 2005. October 31, 2021.
  3. Web site: Chuck Lorre, Michael Eisner New ATAS Hall of Fame Inductees. The Hollywood Reporter. Alex. Block. November 28, 2011. October 31, 2021.
  4. Web site: TV Academy Adds Nine To Hall Of Fame. The Deadline Team. Deadline Hollywood. November 28, 2011. October 31, 2021.
  5. Web site: In Memoriam: Bill Klages, Television Lighting Designer, 97. PLSN Staff. PLSN Projection Lights & Staging News. July 8, 2024. July 11, 2024.
  6. Web site: Bill Klages, First Lighting Designer in TV Academy Hall of Fame and Seven-Time Emmy Winner, Dies at 97. Variety. Jack. Dunn. July 11, 2024. July 12, 2024. MSN.