Sandy Dvore

Sandy Dvore was an American graphic designer.

Dvore studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago in the early 1950s. He moved to Los Angeles soon after, with the intention of becoming an actor.

Through a connection with Hollywood publicist Guy McElwaine, Dvore began designing print ads for such performers as Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Lee Marvin, Bobby Darin, Kirk Douglas, James Stewart, and Sammy Davis, Jr., among others. His work was seen in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter for many years.

Dvore created opening credit designs for such programs as The Partridge Family, The Waltons, Welcome Back, Kotter, The Bold Ones, Falcon Crest, and Knot’s Landing.

Dvore won an Emmy Award in 1987 for his main title design for the comedy special Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 1984 for the opening title credits of The Young and the Restless.

Dvore died November 20, 2020. He was 86.