Philip Gips
Philip Gips (March 28, 1931 – October 3, 2019) was an American graphic designer and film poster artist.[1]
Philip Gips | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1931 |
| Died | October 3, 2019 (aged 88) White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Burial place | Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York |
| Education | Cooper Union Yale School of Architecture |
| Occupation | Graphic designer |
| Spouse | Barbara Solinger (c. 1958–2019, his death) |
| Children | 5 |
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 areTommy (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]
References
- Sandomir, Richard (October 11, 2019). "Philip Gips, Creator of Celebrated Film Posters, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- Barnes, Mike (October 4, 2019). "Philip Gips, Designer of Posters for 'Alien,' 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'Downhill Racer,' Dies at 88". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- Haring, Bruce (October 4, 2019). "Philip Gips Dies: Designer Who Created Posters For 'Alien' And 'Rosemary's Baby' Was 88". Deadline. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- Philip Gips Obituary