Jean-Pierre Dorléac, the French-American costume designer known for the film “Somewhere in Time” and the television series “Battlestar Galactica,” has died. He was 83. Multiple outlets report that Dorléac died on July 23 from natural causes. His death was reported by a family spokesperson, with one account placing it at his home in the Hollywood Hills.
Dorléac received an Oscar nomination for his work on “Somewhere in Time,” released in 1981. On television, he earned multiple Emmy nominations and won two Emmys. Sources cite Emmy wins for “Battlestar Galactica” in 1979 and “The Lot” in 2001. He also had a long career in television costume design, including work associated with the time-traveling series “Quantum Leap.”
Across the reports, Dorléac’s legacy is summarized by his major award recognition in both film and television, including Oscar recognition for “Somewhere in Time” and Emmy wins for “Battlestar Galactica” and “The Lot.”
