Jean-Pierre Dorléac is an American costume designer whose work has appeared in film, television, theater, variety, opera and burlesque. He was nominated at the 53rd Academy Awards in the category of Best Costumes for his work on the film '' Somewhere in Time''. Additionally he was nominated for eleven

Emmy Award The Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are an extensive range of awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international television industry. A number of annual Emmy Award ceremonies are held throughout the calendar year, each with the ...

s, winning twice for ''

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'' and ''

The Lot ''The Lot'' is an American comedy-drama series that aired for two seasons and 17 episodes on the AMC from 1999 to 2001. It profiled the fictional studio Sylver Screen Pictures during the 1930s and the pursuits of its classic stars (such as Bar ...

''. He was also nominated for ''

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'' five time, along with ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Bastard'' and ''

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.'' He is also known for films '' The Blue Lagoon'', ''

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'', and ''

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'' among many others. Examples of his work have been exhibited worldwide: LACMA displayed his costumes for the exhibition and book ''Hollywood and History: Costume Design in Film'' as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, La Palais de la Civilization, Montreal, Canada, and La Place Vendome, Paris, France. He has worked throughout the world, principally in France, Spain, Brazil and Uruguay. In 2005, ''Abracadabra Alakazam''a two-part comic mystery caper was released, and immediately optioned for a motion picture. In 2015, ''The Naked Truth: An Irreverent Chronicle of Delirious Escapades'' was released. The book details accounts of Hollywood's last gasp for glamour in the 80's after the corporations took over the studios and sold off the massive period collection of one-of-a-kind historic garments in order to make rental money on the facilities in which they were kept. Additionally, it is a straightfoward honest look at such legends as Fred Astaire, Buddy Ebsen, Henry Fonda, Cary Grant, David Hemmings, Louis Jourdan, Patricia Neal, Sarah Miles, Ann Miller, Eleanor Parker, Barbara Rush, Brooke Shields, Susan Strasberg, Lana Turner, Nancy Walker and Mae West.

Selected filmography

Films

* ''

The Great Smokey Roadblock ''The Great Smokey Roadblock'' is a 1977 comedy road film written and directed by John Leone. It stars Henry Fonda, Eileen Brennan, John Byner, Dub Taylor, and Daina House. The film is also known as ''The Goodbye Run'' and ''The Last of the Cowbo ...

'' (1978) * ''

Good Guys Wear Black ''Good Guys Wear Black'' is a 1978 American martial arts action film starring Chuck Norris and directed by Ted Post. This was the second film to feature Norris as the star, following ''Breaker! Breaker!'' (1977). However, this is the one that No ...

'' (1978) * ''

'' (1978) * '' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' (1979) * '' The Blue Lagoon'' (1980) * '' Somewhere in Time'' (1980) * ''

National Lampoon's Class Reunion ''Class Reunion'' is a 1982 American black comedy film produced by '' National Lampoon'' as the third film from the magazine. It was the second film released; although '' National Lampoon Goes To The Movies'' was filmed in 1981, it was delayed and ...

'' (1982) * ''

The Boss' Wife ''The Boss' Wife'' is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Ziggy Steinberg and starring Daniel Stern, Arielle Dombasle and Christopher Plummer. It is about a young stockbroker who becomes enticed by the wife of his boss. Plot The wife ( Ari ...

'' (1986) * ''

The Killing Time The Killing Time was a period of conflict in Scottish history between the Presbyterian Covenanter movement, based largely in the south west of the country, and the government forces of Kings Charles II and James VII. The period, roughl ...

'' (1987) * ''

'' (1993) * ''

The Only Thrill ''The Only Thrill'' is a 1997 film directed by Peter Masterson. It stars Diane Keaton and Sam Shepard. Plot In Lockhart, Texas, circa 1966, Reece McHenry, whose wife is in a coma, owns a clothing store. He hires widow Carol Fritzsimmons as a seams ...

'' (1997) * '' Leave It to Beaver'' (1997) * ''

Walking to the Waterline ''Walking to the Waterline'' is a 1998 American drama film written and directed by Matt Mulhern and starring Matt Mulhern, Alan Ruck, Matthew Broderick, and Hallie Foote. The film premiered at the Florida Film Festival on June 13, 1998. The fil ...

'' (1998) * '' In Enemy Hands'' (2004)

Television movies

* '' The Bastard'' (1978) * '' The Rebels'' (1979) * ''

Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls ''Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls'' is an American television drama miniseries that aired on CBS in October 1981. The first two hours were broadcast on October 19, followed by three hours on October 20 during prime time; CBS originally i ...

'' (1981) * '' Twirl'' (1981) * ''

'' (1982) * ''

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'' (1982) * '' Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story'' (1982) * ''

Airwolf ''Airwolf'' is an American action military drama television series that centers on a high-technology military helicopter, code-named ''Airwolf'', and its crew. The show follows them as they undertake various exotic missions, many involving esp ...

'' (1984) * '' The Highwayman'' (1987) * '' For the Very First Time'' (1991) * '' A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell Story'' (1994) * '' An Element of Truth'' (1995) * '' Dead Man's Island'' (1995) * ''

'' (1996)

Television series

* ''

'' (1978) * ''

Galactica 1980 ''Galactica 1980'' is an American science fiction television series and a spin-off from the original '' Battlestar Galactica'' television series. It was first broadcast on ABC in the United States from January 27 to May 4, 1980, lasting for 10 ...

'' (1980) * ''

The Greatest American Hero ''The Greatest American Hero'' is an American comedy-drama Superhero fiction, superhero television series that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC. Created by producer Stephen J. Cannell, it premiered as a two-hour pilot movie on March 1 ...

'' (1981) * ''

'' (1983) * '' Emerald Point N.A.S.'' (1983) * '' Masquerade'' (1983) * ''

Automan ''Automan'' is an American superhero television series produced by Glen A. Larson. It aired for 12 episodes (although 13 were made) on ABC between 1983 and 1984. It consciously emulates the stylistic trappings of the Walt Disney Pictures live- ...

'' (1983) * ''

Knight Rider ''Knight Rider'' is an American entertainment franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The core of ''Knight Rider'' is its three television series: the original ''Knight Rider'' (1982–1986) and sequel series ''Team Knight Rider'' (1997–1998) ...

'' (1984) * ''

Cover Up A cover-up is an attempt, whether successful or not, to :wikt:conceal, conceal evidence of wrongdoing, error, incompetence, or other embarrassment, embarrassing information. Research has distinguished personal cover-ups (covering up one's own ...

'' (1984) * ''

Max Headroom Max Headroom is a fictional artificial intelligence (AI) character portrayed by actor Matt Frewer. Advertised as "the first computer-generated TV presenter", Max was known for his biting commentary on a variety of topical issues, arrogant wit, ...

'' (1987) * ''

Jake and the Fatman ''Jake and the Fatman'' is an American crime drama television series starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. (Jason Lochinvar) "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles. The series ran on CBS for five seasons from September ...

'' (1987) * '' Matlock'' (1988) * ''

'' (1989–91) * ''

'' (2001)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dorleac, Jean-Pierre French costume designers Living people Mass media people from Toulon Primetime Emmy Award winners Year of birth missing (living people)