Roger Kastel
Roger Kastel | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1931 White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2023 (aged 92) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Spouse | Grace |
| Website | rogerkastel |
Roger Kastel (June 11, 1931 – November 8, 2023) was an American artist, most known for creating the posters for the films Jaws (1975) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980).[1][2][3][4]
Biography
Roger Kastel was born in White Plains, New York on June 11, 1931.[5] He later lived in Milford, Massachusetts, occasionally commuting to Manhattan to attend classes at the Art Students League of New York.[2] He died of kidney and heart failure in Worcester, Massachusetts, on November 8, 2023, at the age of 92.[6][5]
References
- ^ "A Closer Look At Roger Kastel". Sweet Savage Flame. April 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Bergeron, Chris (February 11, 2018). "Hopkinton Center for the Arts show delivers excitement and skill". Metrowest Daily News. GateHouse Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ Whalen, Andrew (26 June 2018). "Mondo to release new 'JAWS' screen prints recreating missing original painting". Newsweek. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Bullard, Benjamin (31 July 2018). "Roger Kastel's original Empire Strikes Back poster fetches mega credits at auction". Syfy Wire. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (November 15, 2023). "Roger Kastel, 'Jaws' Movie Poster Artist, Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Singer, Matt (November 15, 2023). "Roger Kastel, Painter of Iconic 'Jaws' Poster, Dies". ScreenCrush. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
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