Christopher Knopf

Christopher Knopf

Deceased · Born: Dec 20, 1927 · Died: Feb 13, 2019

Personal Details

BornDec 20, 1927 New York, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Lorraine Davies Knopf

    ( Jun 21, 1975 to Feb 13, 2019 )
  • Bettie McKeehan

    ( May 10, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Edwin H. Knopf

Biography

Christopher Knopf, a talented writer and producer, embarked on his life's journey on December 20, 1927, in the vibrant city of New York, New York, USA. With his creative spark ignited, he went on to leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, making significant contributions to notable productions such as CBS Summer Playhouse (1987),Scott Joplin (1977),and The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959).

Throughout his life, Christopher was blessed to share his journey with two loving wives, Lorraine Davies Knopf and Bettie McKeehan. Together, they formed a strong foundation that supported his growth as a writer and producer.

Sadly, Christopher Knopf's remarkable life came to a close on February 13, 2019, in Santa Monica, California, USA. Though his physical presence may be gone, his legacy lives on through the countless memories and accomplishments he left behind.

Career

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2014
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1987
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1986
Disneyland
Disneyland as Writer
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1985
Not My Kid
Not My Kid as Story
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1984
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1977
The Choirboys
The Choirboys as Screenplay
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{"id":81574,"title":"Posse","year":"1975","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/posse-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81574.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81574.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Posse
Posse as Screenplay
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1974
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1973
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1972
The Bravos
The Bravos as Story
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1960
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1958
Joy Ride
Joy Ride as Screenplay
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1957
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The Tall Stranger
The Tall Stranger as Screenplay
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1955
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1967