Costume Designer Lorraine Carson, has been involved in the world of show biz all her life. Her father “Kit Carson” was a Country-Western Entertainer throughout Canada and England.  Lorraine followed into the family business, from studying classical ballet, modern dance and singing at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, to travelling the globe as a performer with the UN Forces shows.  Lorraine has been active in pursuing her many talents.

 

These early experiences as a singer/dancer would serve her well in the future in understanding the needs and concerns of actors and performers in her role as a Costume Designer.

 

Ms. Carson’s talents were noticed by one of the head Costume cutters at Stratford Shakespeare Festival and soon she was invited to apprentice under her in theatre and film projects. This experience lead her to numerous offers in the world of live theatre, TV commercials and variety television shows and the opportunity to work alongside such talented individuals as; director/ cinematographer Derek Vanlint, known for his breathtaking visuals on the film Alien, producer/writer David E Kelly for such brilliant series as Boston Legal, Alley McBeal and The Practice, director Jay Roach best known for the fabulous Austin Powers and Meet the Fockers movies. She has been fortunate to work with such stars as Russell Crowe, Peirce Brosnan, Andie MacDowell, Kevin Costner, John Travolta, Mike Myers, Donald Sutherland, Cybill Shepherd, Kirstie Alley and Jennifer Love Hewitt. 

 

Throughout her career, Lorraine has been acknowledged for her talents and organizational skills, by being offered the positions of Assistant Designer and Costume Department Supervisor on many films, including Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Mystery Alaska, Look Who’s Talking Now and 3000 Miles to Graceland to name a few. She also has had the pleasure of working on such television series as CSI, Twilight Zone, Smallville, The Fearing Mind and The Killing.

 

Her theatre background, with its’ emphasis on history and attention to detail has been of great value when asked to design period films. She has created everything from the 1600’s and the opulent world of the Spanish conquistadors to the 1880’s and the cowboy western.

 

Ms Carson’s talents and professional manner have not gone unnoticed by her peers, as she has been nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Costume Design on the popular TV series Nothing Too Good For A Cowboy.

 

Ms. Carson divides her time between Los Angeles CA and Vancouver BC, Canada.