Roger Beatty (January 24, 1933 – April 6, 2020) was an American director, screenwriter and stage manager.
Roger Beatty | |
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| Born | January 24, 1933 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2020 (aged 87) Palm Desert, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter, stage manager |
| Years active | 1966–1988 |
Beatty began his career in 1966, as a stage manager for the television series The Danny Kaye Show. He later stage-managed for The Carol Burnett Show, Insight and The Red Skelton Hour, from 1967. Beatty made his directorial debut in The Carol Burnett Show as an associate director.[1] In 1969, he wrote an sketch for the television series,[2] as becoming a screenwriter for The Carol Burnett Show.[citation needed]
Later in his career, Beatty directed for the television film Of Thee I Sing, with Dave Powers and Dick Hall. He also won and was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards over the years.[3] In 1988, Beatty retired his career, as last directing for the television series Mama's Family.
Beatty died in April 2020, after battling with prostate cancer, at his home in Palm Desert, California, at the age of 87.[4][5][6]
References edit
- ^ "Roger Beatty, Emmy-winning writer on 'Carol Burnett show,' dies in Palm Desert at 87". The Desert Sun. April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (April 18, 2020). "Roger Beatty, Emmy-Winning Writer on 'The Carol Burnett Show,' Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Roger Beatty". Television Academy. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Roger Beatty, Emmy-Winning Writer on 'The Carol Burnett Show,' Dies at 87". thelifeandtimesofhollywood.com. April 20, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Rossi, Rosemary (April 18, 2020). "Roger Beatty, Emmy-Winning Writer of 'The Carol Burnett Show,' Dies at 87". TheWrap. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Bennett, Anita (April 18, 2020). "Roger Beatty Dies: Emmy-Winning 'Carol Burnett Show' Writer Was 87". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
External links edit
- Roger Beatty at IMDb