Was nominated for a Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Contemporary Film for "Zero Dark Thirty" in 2013
Was married to costume supervisor Carlane Passman, with whom he worked on "The Peacemaker" and "The Prince and the Surfer․"
Started out as a costumer on Francis Ford Coppola's classic film "Apocalypse Now" in 1979
Quote: "(On researching a costume): "You want a jumping off point - here's reality - but you also find when it's more important to benefit the character as opposed to being strictly correct․ You always have to consider that: the story comes first․""
Best known as a costume designer who worked on the films "Zero Dark Thirty," "The Hurt Locker," and the reboot of "The Fantastic Four․"
Was an assistant costume designer for "Jarhead," "Galaxy Quest," and "The Peacemaker․"
Worked on several films with director John Moore, including "Behind Enemy Lines," "The Omen," and "Max Payne․"
Awards
1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special:nominated
2013CDG Award-Excellence in Contemporary Film:nominated