Art
J. Michael Riva
Born — Died
1948-06-28 — 2012-06-07
Place of birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
Known for
Art
Credits
3 titles
John Michael Riva (June 28, 1948–June 7, 2012), better known as J. Michael Riva, was an American production designer. Riva was born in Manhattan to William Riva, a Broadway set designer, and Maria Elisabeth Sieber, a German-born actress and the daughter of Marlene Dietrich. Riva had three brothers (John Peter, John Paul, and John David). Riva attended the prep school Institute Le Rosey in Switzerland for six years before attending UCLA. Married to Wendy Mickell, he had four sons, Jean-Paul, Mikey, Daniel, and Adam. Riva had a long and prestigious career as an art director and production designer on numerous films, including the 1985 film The Colour Purple, for which he was nominated for th…
Known for
NRA look at the set design of “Charlie's Angels” (2000).
Charlie’s Angels: Welcome to Angel World
2001
NRThe cast and crew of "Charlie's Angels" (2000) share their thoughts on director McG.
Charlie’s Angels: Getting G’d Up
2001
9.0This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Color Purple, Steven Spielberg's oscar-nominated adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about life for a young black woman in turn-of-the-century America. Features interviews with Spielberg, as well as with producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, who share their experiences from working on the project, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing this classic to life.
The Making of 'The Color Purple'
2003
Film credits
2000s · 3 titles
NRA look at the set design of “Charlie's Angels” (2000).
Charlie’s Angels: Welcome to Angel World
2001
NRThe cast and crew of "Charlie's Angels" (2000) share their thoughts on director McG.
Charlie’s Angels: Getting G’d Up
2001
9.0This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Color Purple, Steven Spielberg's oscar-nominated adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about life for a young black woman in turn-of-the-century America. Features interviews with Spielberg, as well as with producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, who share their experiences from working on the project, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing this classic to life.
The Making of 'The Color Purple'
2003