CAROL RAMSEY
COSTUME DESIGNER
- Costume Designers Guild Local 892 (LA)
- United Scenic Artists Local 829 (NY)
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Exec Committee of Costume Design Branch
- The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- Represented by Barbara Halperin at Gersh 310-274-6611
- Website: carolramsey.net
FEATURE FILMS:
Arthur The King
Based on the best-selling book by Michael Lindnord, Mark Wahlberg races in the Adventure Racing World Series in Ecuador 2014. A true story of determination, leadership, and ultimately love when his team rescues an unfortunate dog. Also starring Ali Schulman, Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuelle, Juliet Rylance, and Rob Collins. Directed by Simon Cellan-Jones and produced by Tucker Tooley, Mark Canton, and eOne Entertainment. 2024.
The Family Plan
Mark Wahlburg tears across the USA, running from his evil “former life” associates…..all with his unsuspecting family in tow. Road tripping from Buffalo to Las Vegas, this film features spectacular stunts and dramatic driving, all wrapped up in sweet family dramas. Also starring Michelle Monaghan, Ciaran Hinds, Zoe Colletti, and Van Crosby. Directed by Simon Cellan-Jones and produced by John Scotti. Apple TV+ 2023
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
An action-packed Halloween movie starring Marlon Wayans, Kelly Rowland, and Priah Ferguson. All hell breaks loose when a small new England town is beset by come-to-life Halloween creatures forcing the town to fight for their lives. A charming family movie with plenty of visual effects and outrageous costumes. Netflix. 2022
Thunder Force
Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer rock it out as unlikely Superheroes saving the city of Chicago in this action-packed comedy. Also starring Jason Bateman, Bobby Cannavale, Pom Klementieff, and Melissa Leo. Directed by Ben Falcone and produced by Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Adam Siegel, Marc Platt, and Becki Trujillo. Netflix 2020.
Sextuplets
Marlon Wayans outdoes himself, playing all 7 main characters in a crazy journey to find his mother and 6 siblings he never knew. Funny and heartwarming, Marlon, along with Bresha Webb, Molly Shannon, and Michael Ian Black lead us on a raucous journey through the south. Directed by Mike Tiddes and produced by Rick Alvarez and Nathan Reiman. Netflix August 2019.
Daddy’s Home 2
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are back in their new blended family. They are all set for a lovely Christmas until the Grandpas show up – Mel Gibson and John Lithgow. Also starring Linda Cardellini and John Cena. Gary Sanchez Productions and Paramount Pictures 2017.
Central Intelligence
As two pals connect through Facebook, mild-mannered accountant (Kevin Hart) is lured into the world of international espionage by an old pal (Dwayne Johnson). Also starring Aaron Paul, Amy Ryan, and Danielle Nicolet. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. Produced by Scott Stuber, Peter Principato, Michael Fottrell. New Line, Warner Brothers 2016.
Daddy’s Home
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg reunite in a comedy about a dad and step-dad vying for their family’s love. Also starring Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church, Paul Scheer, and Alessandra Ambrosio. Directed by Sean Anders. Produced by Diana Pokorny, John Morris, Chris Henchy, Adam McKay, Jessica Elbaum. Gary Sanchez Productions, Paramount 2015.
Horrible Bosses 2
Back in the saddle again with the exploits of Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, and Charlie Day as they wrestle with their latest evil bosses. Also starring Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pine, Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, and Kevin Spacey. Directed by Sean Anders. Produced by Diana Pokorny, John Rickard, Chris Bender, and Brett Ratner. New Line Productions 2014.
Identity Thief
A wild road pic with an attempt to bring an identity thief to justice. Hilarious exploits by Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman, Eric Stonestreet, Jon Favreau, Robert Patrick, Amanda Peet, T.I., and John Cho. Directed by Seth Gordon. Produced by Scott Stuber, Pamela Abdy, and Jason Bateman. Universal February 2013.
Horrible Bosses
Three regular guys plot to kill their evil bosses. When everything goes awry, the comedy unfolds. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey, and Donald Sutherland star. Directed by Seth Gordon. Produced by Brett Ratner, Jay Stern, John Cheng, John Rickard, and Diana Pokorny. New Line Productions. Summer 2012.
The Other Guys
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are unlikely NYPD partners in this action-packed comedy. Shot on the streets of New York. Also starring Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), and Eva Mendes. Directed by Adam McKay and produced by Pat Crowley, Chris Henchy, and Josh Church. SONY/Columbia. August 2010.
The City of Your Final Destination
A Merchant-Ivory Production based on the book by Peter Cameron. An American graduate student finds himself embroiled in an eccentric Uruguayan family of writers. Shot in the pampas of Argentina and starring Anthony Hopkins, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Laura Linney, Hiro Sanada, and Omar Metwally. Directed by James Ivory, Produced by Richard Hawley and Paul Bradley. Spring 2009.
Mardi Gras
A fun romp through New Orleans’ Mardi Gras with Carmen Electra. Directed by Phil Dornfeld and produced by Zanne Devine and Beau Marks. SONY Screen Gems. Spring 2009.
Superhero!
The Dragonfly meets Hourglass in this spoof of Superhero movies. Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Leslie Nielsen, and Christopher MacDonald star with Craig Mazin directing. Produced by Robert K. Weiss and David Zucker. Spring 2008.
Deck The Halls
Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito vie for supremacy over a small New England town’s Christmas season. Also starring Kristin Davis and Kristin Chenoweth. Directed by John Whitesell. December 2006.
Scary Movie 4
Anna Faris, Craig Bierko, Regina Hall, and Leslie Nielsen spoof more scary movies. Directed by David Zucker for Miramax. Produced by Robert K. Weiss. 2006.
Stick It
Jeff Bridges plays a coach for a girls’ gymnastics team – a coming-of-age story set in the world of elite-level gymnastics. Directed by Jessica Bendinger. Produced by David Crockett and Gail Lyon. Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures 2005.
Meet The Fockers
The hilarious sequel to Meet The Parents. Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert DeNiro, and Blythe Danner make a pilgrimage to meet Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman as the Focker parents. Directed by Jay Roach. Produced by Amy Sayers, Jane Rosenthal, and Robert DeNiro. Universal. December 2004.
Dodgeball: a True Underdog Story
Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughan, and Christine Taylor battle it out in an International Dodgeball tournament. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber for Fox. Produced by Stuart Cornfeld, Mary McClaglen, and Ben Stiller. June 2004.
Scary Movie 3
Anna Faris, Simon Rex, Charlie Sheen, and Denise Richards team up for a funny spoof of last year’s scary movies. Directed by David Zucker for Miramax. Produced by Robert K. Weiss. October 2003.
Le Divorce
A Merchant/Ivory film based on the best-selling novel by Diane Johnson. Two American sisters navigate the Parisian system of love and divorce. Starring Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, Sam Waterston, Stockard Channing, and Leslie Caron. Directed by James Ivory. August 2003.
Bad Boys II
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return for a big budget stunt fest. Directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Shared costume design with Deborah Scott. SONY/Columbia 2003.
Tuck Everlasting
A Disney film set in 1914, based on the popular children’s book about a girl’s launch into womanhood and immortal life. Starring Ben Kingsley, Alexis Bledel, William Hurt, and Sissy Spacek. Directed by Jay Russell. Disney 2002.
Ready to Rumble
World Championship Wrestling showcased in a broad comedy starring Oliver Platt, David Arquette, and Rose McGowan. Directed by Brian Robbins for Warner Brothers 2000.
A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries
A Merchant/Ivory film set in 1960’s and 1970’s Paris and Long Island about writer James Jones and his family growing up in France. Starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbara Hershey. Directed by James Ivory. September 1998.
The White River Kid
A rural fantasy set in Arkansas. Starring Wes Bentley, Antonio Banderas, Bob Hoskins, Ellen Barkin, and Swoosie Kurtz. Directed by Arne Glimscher, produced by Robert Greenhut. 1998.
Jungle 2 Jungle
Disney comedy about a 14 year old boy’s travels from the Venezuelan jungle to the streets of New York.
Starring Tim Allen, Martin Short, and Lolita Davidovitch. Directed by John Pasquin. Disney 1997.
Surviving Picasso
A Merchant/Ivory film on the life of Picasso and his many women, starring Anthony Hopkins, Natascha McElhone, and Joan Plowright. Directed by James Ivory. October 1996.
Sunset Park
Jersey Films production about a Brooklyn high school basketball team’s journey to the city championship with their fireball coach. Starring Rhea Pearlman and Fredro Starr. Directed by Steve Gomez. Warner Brothers 1996.
The Santa Clause
Disney’s 1994 Christmas comedy hit, starring Tim Allen and Eric Lloyd. Produced by Outlaw Productions and directed by John Pasquin.
That Night
A New Regency Pictures historical drama (1961 Long Island), starring Juliet Lewis. Written and directed by Craig Bolotin, based on the novel by Alice McDermott. 1994.
Foreign Student
A story of 1950’s racism and football jock culture, told from the point of view of a French college student in Virginia. Starring Marco Hofschneider and Robin Givens. 1993.
Dragon
The life of Bruce Lee, starring Jason Scott Lee and Lauren Holly. Filmed in Hong Kong and Los Angeles for Universal Studios. Directed by Rob Cohen and produced by Raffaella DiLaurentiis. Universal 1992.
The Opposite Sex
An Outlaw Productions feature comedy starring Courtney Cox, Kevin Pollack, Arye Gross, and Julie Brown. 1992.
Crossing the Bridge
An Outlaw Productions historical drama (1975 Michigan), written and directed by Mike Binder. Starring Steven Baldwin, Josh Charles, and Jason Gedrick. 1991.
Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead
An Outlaw Productions feature comedy starring Christina Applegate and Joanna Cassidy. Directed by Steve Herek. Warner Brothers 1991.
Mr. and Mrs. Bridge
A Merchant/Ivory film based on the novels of Evan S. Connell. Takes place in Kansas City and Paris during the 1930’s and 40’s. Starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward and directed by James Ivory. 1990.
King of New York
Action film starring Christopher Walken and Larry Fishburn. Directed by Abel Ferrara. 1990.
Slaves of New York
A Merchant/Ivory film based on the novel by Tama Janowitz, starring Bernadette Peters. Directed by James Ivory. Also, “Slaves of New York” line of clothing for Bloomingdale’s, New York. Tristar, 1989.
TELEVISION:
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
An action-packed Halloween movie starring Marlon Wayans, Kelly Rowland, and Priah Ferguson. All hell breaks loose when a small new England town is beset by come-to-life Halloween creatures forcing the town to fight for their lives. A charming family movie with plenty of outrageous costumes and visual effects. Netflix. 2022
Thunder Force
Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer rock it out as unlikely Superheroes saving the city of Chicago in this action-packed comedy. Also starring Jason Bateman, Bobby Cannavale, Pom Klementieff, and Melissa Leo. Directed by Ben Falcone and produced by Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Adam Siegel, Marc Platt, and Becki Trujillo. Netflix 2020.
Sextuplets
Marlon Wayans outdoes himself, playing all 7 main characters in a crazy journey to find his mother and 6 siblings he never knew. Funny and heartwarming, Marlon, along with Bresha Webb, Molly Shannon, and Michael Ian Black lead us on a raucous journey through the south. Directed by Mike Tiddes and produced by Rick Alvarez and Nathan Reiman. Netflix August 2019.
The First, Episodes 3-8:
Set in steamy New Orleans, this story follows the first team of astronauts preparing to make a journey to Mars. A sharp blend of raw human emotions with the precision of technology, starring Sean Penn and Natascha McElhone. Created by Beau Willimon, directed by Daniel Sackheim, Deniz Gamze-Erguven, and Ariel Kleiman. Produced by Jordan Tappis and Joe Incaprera. Hulu 2018.
When We Rise
History of the LGBT movement in San Francisco 1972-2013 starring Guy Pearce, Mary Louise Parker, Rachel Griffiths, Michael K. Williams, Austin P. MacKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathon Majors, Fiona Douriff. Created by Lance Black, Directed by Gus Van Sant, Tommy Schlamme, Dee Rees, Lance Black. Produced by Bruce Cohen, Larry Mark, Tim Iocofano. ABC 2017.
Stanistan
Set in the fictitious South Asian country of Stanistan, the plot follows the staff at the American compound, where State Dept. workers, cover CIA officers, and journalists operate in a delicate balance of danger and politics. Starring Jennifer Carpenter, Jonathon Cake, Paul Guiulfoyle, and Zach Gilford. Directed by Michael Mayer, written by Andy Parker, produced by Michael Duggan and Michael Pendell. For USA Network and USA Cable Productions. 2015
Mysteries of Laura (Pilot)
Debra Messing is a single mom and NYPD homicide detective cracking case after case….all the while raising wild twin boys and locking horns with her less than helpful police detective ex-husband. Also starring Josh Lucas, Laz Alonso, and Janina Gavankar. Created by Jeff Rake, directed by McG, produced by Michael Cedar, Greg Berlanti, and Denise Pinckley. NBC, Warner Brothers Television. 2014
Magic City (Season 1 & 2)
Set in opulent Miami Beach in 1959, this series features a glamorous beach hotel and deep Miami history. Plus the promise of legalized gambling, the Cuban flight from Havana, political corruption, and hot Miami nightlife. Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Danny Huston, James Caan, Kelly Lynch, Olga Kurylenko, and Sherilynn Fenn. Created and written by Mitch Glazer for Starz. March 2012-2013.
The Goldbergs (Pilot)
Jeff Garlin, Wendi McLendon-Covey, George Segal, and Haley Orrantia star in this 1985-era dysfunctional-family comedy. Directed by Seth Gordon, created by Adam Goldberg. Produced by Doug Robinson and Happy Madison, Annette Davis, Adam Goldberg, and Seth Gordon. ABC/SONY 2013.
Body of Proof (Pilot)
Dana Delaney stars in a dramatic series about the Philadelphia Medical Examiners Office. Produced by Matthew Gross, Directed by Nelson McCormick. ABC Pilot for fall season 2010.
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
4-hour miniseries on the life of Jackie Kennedy for CSB. Starring JoAnne Whalley, Tim Matheson, Tom Skeritt, Fred Ward, Andrew McCarthy and Diane Baker. November, 2000. Costume Designers Guild nomination.
Popular (Pilot and Season 1)
Pilot and 1999-2000 season for teen “dramedy” about high school cliques. For the WB and Disney. Pilot directed by Brian Robbins, Series produced by Ryan Murphy and Shephard-Robbin.
Blind Justice
An HBO original Western starring Armand Assante, directed by Richard Spence. 1994.
A Case of Deadly Force
CBS Movie of the Week. A true story of the 1975 killing of James Bowden and the ensuing trial of two Boston undercover cops. Starring Richard Crenna and John Shea. 1985.
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
A three-hour mini-series for American Playhouse (PBS). The story of the Salem witch hysteria of 1692, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Patrick McGoohan, and Kim Hunter. Directed by Phil Leacock. 1984.
COMMERCIALS:
Feel This Coors Light. Directed by Michael Bay, produced by The Institute. 2003.
Macy’s Directed by James Ivory. 1994.
AWARDS:
Costume Designers’ Guild Award Nomination for “Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis”, 2001.
Prague Quadrennial Exhibition invited participant for Costume Design, 1984.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Shelborne Hotel, South Beach: Uniform design
Neiman Marcus, “The Book”: Cover design
Magic City Time Square Fashion Show: Season 2 Launch
Bloomingdales Pop-Up store for Slaves of New York: Clothing Line
Women Wear Daily: Cover Article for Slaves of New York
Vogue: Slaves of New York editorial
Saks, Beverly Hills: Le Divorce window design
Academy of Motion Pictures Costume Exhibit: 50 Designers/50 Costumes: Concept to Character
EDUCATION:
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music, Music Education
New England Conservatory of Music, Master of Music, Early Music/Harpsichord Performance
On-the-job work theatrical costume shop training: Boston Shakespeare Company, ART Boston, Boston Opera, Huntington Playhouse Boston, Charles Playhouse Boston.