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Set Decorator KC Fox of ‘Dragon Tattoo’ and ‘Speed’ Passes Away at 70
Karen Cynthia “KC” Fox, an Emmy-nominated set decorator and a founding member of the Set Decorators Society of America, passed away on August 28 at her Los Angeles home due to pancreatic cancer. She was 70.
The SDSA confirmed Fox’s death on its official website on Friday, writing: “Known for her joie de vivre, keen artistic eye, belly laugh, and clever wit, she was beloved by her crew and colleagues. K.C. generously offered career advice, mentored through the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and served on many Boards and Committees at the SDSA and AMPAS.”
Fox worked in the design sphere for film, TV, and commercial productions throughout her 40-year career. She served as the set decorator for over 130 episodes of “Criminal Minds” from 2013 to 2020, and contributed to other shows such as “Shameless,” “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” “Jesse,” and “United States of Tara.”
In 1993, Fox shared an Emmy nomination with production designer Jackson De Govia and art director John R. Jensen for the TV movie “Gypsy,” starring Bette Midler. She collaborated once again with De Govia and Jensen on the 1994 action film “Speed,” which featured Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
Fox earned two Art Directors Guild Awards for her work on David Fincher’s 2011 thriller “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” where she collaborated with a team headed by production designer Donald Graham Burt, and the series “Little Britain USA.”
Her extensive credits include notable films such as “Multiplicity” (1996), “Volcano” (1997), “Doctor Dolittle” (1998), “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde” (2003), “Cheaper by the Dozen” (2003), “Fat Albert” (2004), “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (2008), “He’s Just Not That Into You” (2009), “Valentine’s Day” (2010), “Rock of Ages” (2012), among others.
Additionally, Fox served as a production designer on various TV movies including “Shattered Spirits” (1986), “Liberace” (1988), “Leap of Faith” (1988), and “Get Smart, Again!” (1989).
Born on February 1, 1954, Fox was more than just a prominent figure in her field. She was a founding member of the SDSA and served on the organization’s executive committee. She was also a member of IATSE Local 44, the Television Academy, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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