Deborah Nadoolman Landis
- Known For
- Costume & Make-Up
- Born
- January 1, 1952 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1977–2023 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Deborah Nadoolman Landis.
Born: May 26, 1952 (Source 2, 3). Note: Source 1 says January 1, 1952, but Source 2, 3, and 4 agree on May 26, 1952. I will use May 26, 1952.
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA (Source 1, 4).
Professions: American costume designer, author, professor, historian (Source 2, 3, 5, 6).
Notable Films (credited as Deborah Nadoolman): Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Three Amigos (Source 2, 3).
Guild Involvement: Served two terms as president of the Costume Designers Guild; member for more than thirty years (Source 2, 3).
Academic/Professional Titles: Distinguished Professor at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television; Founding Director and chair of the David C. Copley Center for Costume Design; David C. Copley Chair (Source 5, 6).
Education: M.F.A. in costume design from UCLA College of Fine Arts in 1975; Ph.D. in the history of design from the Royal College of Art (Source 5).
Family: Married to director John Landis; son is screenwriter Max Landis (Source 1).
Deborah Nadoolman Landis is an American costume
Career overview
Deborah Nadoolman Landis is an American costume designer, author, and professor who was born on May 26, 1952. She has worked on notable films such as Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Three Amigos. On these specific films, she was credited as Deborah Nadoolman. Throughout her career in the industry, she has been a member of the Costume Designers Guild for more than thirty years and served two terms as its president.
In addition to her work in film, Landis is an academic and historian. She received an M.F.A. in costume design from the UCLA College of Fine Arts in 1975 and later earned a Ph.D. in the history of design from the Royal College of Art. She is a Distinguished Professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, where she serves as the founding director and chair of the David C. Copley Center for Costume Design.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- Thriller 40 (2023) as Self
- Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams (2021) as Self
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
- Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018) as Self
- Borsalino City (2016) as Self - Costume Designer
- Women He's Undressed (2015) as Self
- Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate (2014) as Self - Professor of Costume Design
- Burke & Hare (2010) Costume Design
- Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (2009) as Self
- Indyfans (2008) as Self
- The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music (2005) as Self
- Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) as self
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) Costume Design
- Susan's Plan (1998) Costume Design
- The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion (1998) as Self - Costume Designer
- Mad City (1997) Costume Design
- The Stupids (1996) Costume Design
- Innocent Blood (1992) Costume Design
- Nothing but Trouble (1991) Costume Design
- Oscar (1991) Costume Design
- Coming to America (1988) Costume Design
- ¡Three Amigos! (1986) Costume Designer
- Into the Night (1985) Costume Design
- Spies Like Us (1985) Costume Design
- Crackers (1984) Costume Designer
- Trading Places (1983) Costume Design
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) Costume Designer
- Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) Costume Designer
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Costume Design
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) Costume Design
- The Blues Brothers (1980) Costume Design
- 1941 (1979) Costume Design
- Animal House (1978) Costume Design
- The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) Costume Design
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Deborah Nadoolman Landis best known for?
Deborah Nadoolman Landis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Movies That Made Us (2019), Burke & Hare (2010), Christian und Christiane (1982), Blues Brothers 2000 (1998).
When and where was Deborah Nadoolman Landis born?
Deborah Nadoolman Landis was born on January 1, 1952 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Deborah Nadoolman Landis have?
Deborah Nadoolman Landis has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2023.
What is Deborah Nadoolman Landis's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self — aged about 67
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