Jef Billings
Jef Billings | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945[1] |
| Died | September 27, 2016 Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Costume designer |
Jef Billings was an American figure skating costume designer who directed Stars on Ice for more than a decade.[2][3] His clients included many Olympic and World figure skating medalists. One of his most renowned creations is the free skating costume for Sarah Hughes, in which she won her 2002 Olympic gold medal at Salt Lake City.[4][5][6]
Billings won several Emmy Awards for his television work.
Awards and nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result[7] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Disney's Nancy Kerrigan Special: Dreams on Ice, CBS | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1999 | The Snowden Raggedy Ann and Andy Holiday Show, CBS | Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program | Won |
| 2000 | Target Stars on Ice, CBS | Outstanding Costumes for a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 2001 | Target Presents: Scott Hamilton's Farewell to Stars on Ice, CBS | Outstanding Costumes for a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 2002 | Target Stars on Ice, A&E | Outstanding Costumes for a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 2004 | Smucker's Stars on Ice 2004, A&E | Outstanding Costumes for a Variety or Music Program | Won |
Daytime Emmy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Knights and Warriors | Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design | Nominated |
| 2002 | Kurt Browning's Gotta Dance, NBC | Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling | Nominated |
| 2005 | An Evening with Scott Hamilton & Friends, NBC (as producer) |
Outstanding Special Class Special | Nominated |
| 2005 | An Evening with Scott Hamilton & Friends, NBC (as costume designer) |
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling | Won |
| 2006 | Kristi Yamaguchi Family & Friends, NBC | Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling | Nominated |
| 2010 | Smucker's Stars on Ice, NBC | Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling | Nominated |
References
- ^ "In loving memory of Jef Billings 1945-2016". starsonice.com. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Figure skating costume designer Jef Billings dies at 71". Washington Post. Associated Press. September 29, 2016.
- ^ Brannen, Sarah S. (September 29, 2016). "Skating world mourns loss of 'visionary' Billings". IceNetwork.
- ^ Moore, Booth (February 9, 2002). "Skaters: Dress for Success". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Jeansonne, John (February 10, 2002). "SALT LAKE CITY 2002 / Dressing for Success / Hughes' moves on ice tailor-made, and so are her costumes". Newsday.
- ^ "Jef Billings". The Observer-Dispatch. March 2, 2002.
- ^ "Jef Billings". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
External links
- Jef Billings at IMDb