Christopher Edwin Knopf

1927 - 2019

Christopher Edwin Knopf obituary, 1927-2019, Los Angeles, CA

Christopher Knopf Obituary

December 20, 1927 - February 13, 2019 The world lost a wonderful human being, when Christopher Edwin Knopf died in his sleep of congestive heart failure on February 13, 2019. He was born in New York, December 20, 1927 to Edwin and Mildred Knopf, but lived most of his life in California. He attended UCLA, leaving during his senior year to join the Air Force during World War II. Upon his return to civilian life he finished his studies at U.C. Berkeley, graduating in 1950. He then began a 50-year career as a writer for motion picture and television, during which time he became Vice President of the International Writers Guild, National Chairman of the Writers Guild of America, and President of the Writers Guild of America West. He was known by all as "the nicest guy in the business." He walked picket lines in cold, rainy weather so that younger writers coming up would be able to enjoy higher pay and pensions. He received 10 Writers Guild nominations and won three of them. He also won the Asian Pacific Media Award for "The Girl Who Spelled Freedom" and the Edgar Allan Poe special for "Cold Night's Death." The movies of the week, series, and pilots he produced are too lengthy to list. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lorraine, his sister, Wendy Cooper, daughter, Susan St. Clair, stepdaughter, Laurie Hunter, stepson, Andrew Gamsu, nine grandchildren, all of whom he put through college, and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a younger brother, Jonathan, two sons, Kevin and Brian, and a stepson, Robert Greene. A plan for a Celebration of Life memorial is pending.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2019.
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He was a great Person and a Wonderful Writer and a great Supporter to all riters.

Marian Collier Neuman

May 12, 2019

He was not only a wonderful man but a kind loving man It was a great pleasure for my Late Husband E. Jack Neuman and myself to have been in his and Loraine's company at the WGA events and others social events.'events.

RIP.

May 12, 2019

Your belief in and kindness to me in a class at UCLA nearly fifty years ago sustained and inspired through all these years, Thank you, Chris Knopf. Elizabeth ward.

Elizabeth Ward

April 13, 2019

Chris was my screenwriting teacher at USC back in 1996. I've been blessed to have studied under some great people/professors, but Chris stands singularly at the top. Not only did he know his subject thoroughly and conveyed his lessons with enthusiasm and clarity, but he truly was invested in his students on a personal level. His encouragements and advice were crucial to me and I will forever be grateful to him. To Chris's family, you have my heartfelt condolences. He was an amazing guy. I am incredibly sorry for your loss.

Eric Moir

February 21, 2019

Chris was the best Uncle anyone could have. I loved him so much and will miss him dearly.

Judy Connell

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February 19, 2019

A great guy. A really fine writer. And was extremely generous to me and so many others. Chris you made your mark; you will be missed.

Thomas Carter

February 19, 2019

Chris Knopf, the greatest friend a writer could have.
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February 17, 2019

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