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Jean-Pierre Dorléac Jean-Pierre Dorléac is an American costume designer(1)(http://www.filmreference.com/film/20/Jean-Pierre-Dorleac.html)born in France. He has worked in theatre(2)(http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/cms/story/detail/the_marriage_musicals/3680/)film (3)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/),television(3), rock videos(3), commercials, ready-to-wear, and haute couture. Dorléac's first endeavor upon arriving in Hollywood was the institutional remnants and regalia for the the west coast premiere of “MARAT/SADE,” which in turn, won him The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Costumes in 1972 (4)(http://www.ladramacriticscircle.com/awards_1969_1979.htm) Moving forward from 1808, Dorléac designed the 18th Century production of “LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES” for The Pasadena Playhouses, and then continued in time with the American Revolutionary War, four-hour syndicated drama, “THE BASTARD,” that earned him his first Emmy nomination of the eleven to come (7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards) The turn-of-the-20th century was captured in a five films that include his 'provocative and challenging' (5)(WP:RS)creations of rags and tatters assembled for “THE BLUE LAGOON,” (3)Showtime/Hallmark’s presentation of Horton Foote's "LILY DALE," (Emmy nominated in 1996)(7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards) ABC’s biographical portrait, "MAE WEST" (Emmy nominated 1982)(7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards); NBC’s production of "A BURNING PASSION: THE MARGARET MITCHELL STORY," and finally Universal’s "SOMEWHERE IN TIME," the feature that garnered Dorléac an Oscar nomination in 1981 for Best Costume Design (7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards). His depiction of a Hollywood studio back lot in 1937, brought wit and sophistication to the cable channel series, "THE LOT." It also bestowed upon Dorléac a nomination from The Costume Designers Guild, for Best Television Fantasy/Period Design, (7) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards)and a second Emmy win for Outstanding Series Costume Design for 2001.(7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards). The South Pacific adventure series for ABC, "THE TALES OF THE GOLD MONKEY"(Emmy nominated in 1983)(7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards), and the Pasadena Playhouse's production of Noel Coward's "BLITHE SPIRIT," and The Seattle Repertory Company's presentation of Moss Hart’s “LIGHT UP THE SKY,” (9)(http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/seattle/se108.html) showed his creations from the 40's. The 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's costumes for the NBC series, "QUANTUM LEAP," were Emmy Nominated for Best Costume Design for a Series for four consecutive years (1990 - 1993)(7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards) along with two Universal features, "HEART AND SOULS," and the updated film of the 50's television series, "LEAVE IT TO BEAVER," portrayed today, but was reminiscent of the late 50's. NEW YORK MAGAZINE featured his contemporary design on the cover of their June 29 - July 6, 1992 issue, while Elizabeth Hurley wore his James Bond-ish gear in the television special, "THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND." It was 'simply drop-dead gorgeous', so said television's Entertainment Tonight. Fantasy and science fiction have been represented through "MAX HEADROOM," (4)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/) "BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25th CENTURY," (awarded Best Costumes by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA)(6)(http://en.whttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awardsikipedia.org/w/index.php?action=edit&preload=Template%3AAfC+preload&editintro=Template%3AAfC+editintro&summary=&minor=&section=new&title=WT%3AArticles+for+creation%2FJean-Pierre+Dorl%C3%A9ac&create=Submit+new+article+for+review+at+AfC), and the look-into-the-future, "BATTLESTAR: GALACTICA," (that honored Dorleac with his first Emmy award in 1979)(7)(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233754/awards.	Examples of Dorléac’s designs have been exhibited worldwide. Benefits for AIDS Project Los Angeles has celebrated his work, as did The Mannequins Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Southern California with a dazzling fashion show of his creations. The Los Angeles County Museum of Arts showcased his costumes in their exhibition and book, "HOLLYWOOD AND HISTORY: COSTUME DESIGN IN FILM," (11)(published in 1987 by the Los Angeles county Museum of Art)as have exhibitions at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City (no link available); La Palais de la Civilization, Montreal, Canada; and La Place Vendome, Paris, France (in conjunction with the book "Paris-Hollywood" by Dominique Lebrun (12)(1987 - Edition Hazan, 35/37 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris, France). In 2004, Monad Books published his laugh-out-loud-on-every-page novel, "ABRACADABRA ALAKAZAM" (8)(http://www.amazon.com/Abracadabra-Alakazam-Jean-Pierre-Dorleac/dp/0974551120) The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences along with The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles exhibited thirteen of his costumes in June of 2006.