RICHARD BECKER, FNSS

Artworks


Donald A. Morgan, ASC

Commissioned by the Television Academy Hall of Fame

Bronze bust of Donald A. Morgan, ASC by commission sculptor Richard Becker, FNSS. Pre installation. view in the studio, Poway, CA

Bust of Donald A. Morgan, ASC

Hall of Fame Sculpture Garden
Television Academy Headquarters
North Hollywoood, California

Bronze
Slightly over life-size
©ATAS used with permission

Donald A. Morgan, ASC is a trailblazing cinematographer whose work has shaped the visual language of American television for over four decades. With 11 Emmy Awards and more than 20 nominations, his credits span iconic series such as Home Improvement, The Ranch, The Conners, and Girlfriends. In 2022, Morgan made history as the first director of photography ever inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame—a milestone that honors not only his artistry but his enduring impact on the industry.

Sculpting Don’s likeness was a collaborative and rewarding experience. I had the privilege of working with both Don and his wife, Geneva Nash-Morgan, an accomplished Hollywood character hair and makeup artist whose insight and warmth were invaluable throughout the process. Over several Zoom sessions, we refined Don's likeness and expression in real time
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Donald A. Morgan Cinematographer  bust with the filter he uses to check lighting.

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Bronze bust of Donald A. Morgan Cinematographer  bust with his filter he uses to check lighting.

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Richard Becker, Geneva Nash-Morgan, Donald A Morgan getting Don Measured and photographed for his Hall of Fame Bust

L-R: artist Richard Becker, Geneva Nash-Morgan, Don Morgan, ASC at the Television Academy, Hollywood, California
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Donald A Morgan, ASC reference views used by commision Sculptor Richard Becker

Some reference photos of Don
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Clay Donald A Morgan concept roughed out in studio of Richard Becker, San Diego

Early clay sketch of Don's bust
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Donald Morgan Sculpt in Progress by commission sculptor Richard Becker for Television Academy Hall of Fame

Final sculpt in progress. Clay and carving the 3d print
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Becker with Morgan Bronze Bust at foundry doing work on metal

Final metal work at the foundry
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Donald Morgan

Don getting his patina with master patineur Simon Kangister
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Debbie Allen and Donald Morgan Bronze busts post-patina by Richard Becker. For Emmys Hall of Fame.

Debbie Allen and Don at the foundry
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Hall of Fame Busts of Debbie Allen, Donald A. Morgan and Julia Louis-Dreyfus cooling off post-patina at foundry.  By commission sculptor Richard Becker, FNSS

Debbie Allen, Don Morgan and Julia Louis-Dreyfus getting their patinas at foundry
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Don with Debbie Allen at foundry
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