Jean-Pierre Dorléac, the Oscar-nominated costume designer known for his work on the 1981 film “Somewhere in Time” and the television series “Battlestar Galactica,” died on July 23 from natural causes. He was 83.
Dorléac received an Academy Award nomination for his costume design on “Somewhere in Time,” a romantic drama starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. His career spanned several decades, with numerous credits in film and television.
He earned 11 Primetime Emmy nominations throughout his career, winning two. His first Emmy came in 1979 for his work on the original “Battlestar Galactica” series. His second Emmy was awarded in 2001 for the series “The Lot.”
Dorléac also had a long tenure on the time-traveling series “Quantum Leap,” where he served as costume designer for multiple episodes. His other notable projects include the television series “The Six Million Dollar Man” and its spin-off “The Bionic Woman.”
Born in France, Dorléac began his career in fashion before transitioning to costume design for film and television. He worked on over 50 productions, leaving a lasting impact on the industry through his visual storytelling and attention to period detail.
His death was confirmed by family members. No further details were immediately available.