British move producer Peter Rogers has died. He was 95.
Rogers, who produced the Carry On film series, died at his home in Buckinghamshire, southern England, on Tuesday following a short illness, according to his Pinewood Studio bosses. No further details of his death were made available as WENN went to press.
Rogers, who worked at Pinewood for 50 years, debuted the first of 31 films for the iconic British comedy series in 1958.
Studio executive Ivan Dunleavy issued a statement announcing Rogers' death on Wednesday: "We were saddened to learn of Peter Rogers' passing. Peter was an institution at the studios. As a prolific film producer, he worked at Pinewood Studios since the 1960s.
"The Carry On films, for which he was most well known... were enjoyed by millions internationally and will always remain a part of modern British culture."
Before working on the slapstick series, Rogers helped create a series of films, including 1953's The Dog and the Diamonds, which picked up an award at the Venice Film Festival.
His achievements in film were also recognised at the 1990 British Comedy Awards and by the London Critics' Circle in 1996.
Rogers was married to British film producer, Betty Box, who died in 1999.
Rogers, who produced the Carry On film series, died at his home in Buckinghamshire, southern England, on Tuesday following a short illness, according to his Pinewood Studio bosses. No further details of his death were made available as WENN went to press.
Rogers, who worked at Pinewood for 50 years, debuted the first of 31 films for the iconic British comedy series in 1958.
Studio executive Ivan Dunleavy issued a statement announcing Rogers' death on Wednesday: "We were saddened to learn of Peter Rogers' passing. Peter was an institution at the studios. As a prolific film producer, he worked at Pinewood Studios since the 1960s.
"The Carry On films, for which he was most well known... were enjoyed by millions internationally and will always remain a part of modern British culture."
Before working on the slapstick series, Rogers helped create a series of films, including 1953's The Dog and the Diamonds, which picked up an award at the Venice Film Festival.
His achievements in film were also recognised at the 1990 British Comedy Awards and by the London Critics' Circle in 1996.
Rogers was married to British film producer, Betty Box, who died in 1999.
- 4/15/2009
- WENN
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