Philip Gips Explained

Philip Gips
Birth Date:28 March 1931
Birth Place:The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Death Place:White Plains, New York, U.S.
Burial Place:Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York
Education:Cooper Union
Yale School of Architecture
Spouse:Barbara Solinger (c. 1958–2019, his death)
Children:5
Occupation:Graphic designer

Philip Gips (March 28, 1931 – October 3, 2019) was an American graphic designer and film poster artist.[1]

A native of The Bronx, Gips graduated from the Cooper Union, in addition to the Yale School of Art and Architecture.[2]

His most notable works were for the film posters of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby (1968), Michael Ritchie's Downhill Racer (1969), and Ridley Scott's Alien (1979). All three were voted to Premiere magazine's 50 Best Movie Posters of All Time list. Among his many other film poster credits are Tommy (1975), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), All That Jazz (1979), and Sophie's Choice (1982). Gips also created the logo for the sports channel ESPN.[3]

Gips died on October 3, 2019, at the age of 88. He was buried at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sandomir . Richard . Philip Gips, Creator of Celebrated Film Posters, Dies at 88 . October 29, 2019 . The New York Times . October 11, 2019.
  2. News: Barnes . Mike . Philip Gips, Designer of Posters for 'Alien,' 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'Downhill Racer,' Dies at 88 . October 16, 2019 . The Hollywood Reporter . October 4, 2019.
  3. News: Haring . Bruce . Philip Gips Dies: Designer Who Created Posters For 'Alien' And 'Rosemary's Baby' Was 88 . October 16, 2019 . Deadline . October 4, 2019.
  4. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=philip-gips&pid=194078488&fhid=2090 Philip Gips Obituary