Charles Lisanby

Charles Alvin Lisanby was born January 22, 1924 in Princeton, Kentucky. Primarily establishing himself in live television production in New York City as a Scenic Designer, a member of the New York Scenic and Designer's IATSE #829 Union. With television production moving West, Lisanby transferred to Hollywood in the early 60's, accepting projects on both coasts. Lisanby joined the West Coast Motion Picture and Television Art Directors IATSE #876 Union, since he was designing within the union's jurisdiction. Upon retiring on the West Coast, he remained in his Spanish Mediterranean villa overlooking Franklin Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard. Charles' neighbor was Raymond Burr (Ironside (1967)). Charles fell, injuring his shoulder, becoming complicated with medical treatment, during the early August, 2013, summer. The complications caused his demise on August 23, 2013.