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|caption2 = ...designing costumes for Deep Space Nine
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|caption3 = ...examining Starfleet uniforms prior to the beginning of TNG season 3 in 1989
 
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'''Robert "Bob" Blackman''' {{born|19|August|?}} is a Costume Designer who worked on ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. He also worked on {{film|7}} and designed the [[Starfleet]] [[uniform]]s introduced in {{film|8}} and subsequently used on ''Deep Space Nine'', ''Voyager'', {{film|9}}, and {{film|10}}.
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'''Robert "Bob" Blackman''' {{born|19|August|1943}} is a costume designer who worked on the [[TNG Season 3|third]] through [[TNG Season 7|seventh season]]s of {{s|TNG}} and the entire run of {{s|DS9}}, {{s|VOY}} and {{s|ENT}}. He also worked on {{film|7}} and designed the {{dis|Starfleet uniform|2370s-early 2380s}}s introduced in {{film|8}} and subsequently used on ''Deep Space Nine'', ''Voyager'', {{film|9}}, and {{film|10}}. Brought in on recommendation of colleague and friend [[Durinda Rice Wood]], who opted to leave the franchise, his costume work for ''[[Star Trek]]'' has earned him two [[Emmy Award]]s, supplemented with an additional eight nominations.
   
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In {{y|1993}} Blackman was featured on a [[Trading cards|trading card]] for the set ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation - Behind the Scenes]]''. In 2007 he was interviewed for the documentary ''[[Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier]]'', which is about the ''[[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]]'' auction, held in 2006 and for which he also filmed a short interview which is available as a supplement to the collectors edition of the auctions catalogue. In the ''Trek'' series Blackman was referenced on [[okudagram]]s and [[dedication plaque]]s as [[Bob Blackman (Starfleet)]], [[Bob Blackman (23rd century Starfleet)]], and [[R. Blackman]] in addition to several interviews and articles in ''Star Trek'' magazines (listed below).
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Blackman was honored by [[SkyBox International]] with an individual card entry, no. 17, in their 1993 specialty ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation - Behind the Scenes]]'' [[Trading cards|trading card]] set . In 2007 he was interviewed for the documentary ''[[Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier]]'', which is about the ''[[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]]'' auction, held in 2006 and for which he also filmed a short interview which is available as a supplement to the collectors edition of the auctions catalogue. In the ''Trek'' series Blackman was referenced on [[okudagram]]s and [[dedication plaque]]s as [[Bob Blackman (Starfleet)]], [[Bob Blackman (23rd century)]], and [[R. Blackman]] in addition to several interviews and articles in ''Star Trek'' magazines (listed below).
   
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== Career outside ''Star Trek'' ==
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[[File:Blackman with uniforms, 1989.jpg|thumb|Blackman examines [[Starfleet uniform (2350s-2370s)|Starfleet uniforms]] in 1989]]
  
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In addition to his work on ''Star Trek'', Blackman, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Texas as well as a Fine Arts Master's degree from the Yale School of Drama (as did his friend Durinda Wood), won another Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Costumes for a Series for the ''Pushing Daisies'' episode "Bzzzzzzzzz!", shared with [[Carol Kunz]]. Back in 1988 he was nominated for a [[Saturn Award]] for Best Costumes for his work as costume designer on {{wt|The Running Man (1987 film)|The Running Man}} (1987). In 2006 he was awarded with the Career Achievement Award and the Spotlight Award from the Costume Designers Guild which also awarded him for his work in ''Pushing Daisies'' in 2008 and nominated him again in 2009 for Outstanding Costume Design for Television Series &ndash; Period/Fantasy.
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His work on ''Star Trek'' earned him two [[Emmy Award]]s and eight Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series:
  
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* {{y|1991}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Devil's Due}}
  
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* {{y|1992}} Emmy Award for the episode {{e|Cost of Living}}
  
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* {{y|1993}} Emmy Award for the episode {{e|Time's Arrow, Part II}}
  
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* {{y|1994}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|All Good Things...}}, shared with [[Abram Waterhouse]]
  
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* {{y|1995}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Caretaker}}
  
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* {{y|1996}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|The Muse}}
  
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* {{y|1997}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|False Profits}}
  
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* {{y|1998}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Far Beyond the Stars}}
  
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* {{y|2000}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Muse}}, shared with [[Carol Kunz]]
  
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* {{y|2001}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Shattered}}, shared with Carol Kunz
  
   
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Prior to his work in the costume department Blackman portrayed William Ferris in the ''Spyforce'' episode "The Major" back in 1972. [[Nick Tate]] also had a role in this episode. It is not known when he quit acting to change careers to wardrobe design or who his mentor was in wardrobe design.
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In addition to his work on ''Star Trek'', Blackman won another Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Costumes for a Series for the ''Pushing Daisies'' episode "Bzzzzzzzzz!", also shared with Carol Kunz. Back in 1988 he was nominated for a [[Saturn Award]] for Best Costumes for his work as costume designer on the science fiction thriller ''The Running Man''. In 2006 he was awarded with the Career Achievement Award and the Spotlight Award from the Costume Designers Guild which also awarded him for his work in ''Pushing Daisies'' in 2008 and nominated him again in 2009 for Outstanding Costume Design for Television Series - Period/Fantasy.
  
   
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After he changed careers from acting to wardrobe design, Blackman worked on {{wt|'night, Mother (film)|'night, Mother}} (1986), the ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' episode "Stones for Ibarra" (1988), {{wt|Nightmare Classics}} (1989), {{wt|Worth Winning}} (1989, where he worked with [[Camille Argus]], [[Phyllis Corcoran-Woods]], and [[David Page]]), the reality show ''American Gladiators'' (1991-1993), and the ''Privileged'' pilot episode (2008). Between 2007 and 2009 he worked as costume designer on [[Bryan Fuller]]'s {{wt|Pushing Daisies}} with [[Carol Kunz]] and [[Deborah Ambrosino]].
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Prior to his work in the costume department Blackman portrayed William Ferris in the ''Spyforce'' episode "The Major" back in 1972. [[Nick Tate]] also had a role in this episode. It is not known when he quitted acting to change careers to wardrobe design; nor is it known who his mentor or "mentrix" in wardrobe design was.
  
   
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After ''Pushing Daisies'' wrapped in 2009, Blackman continued to work as costume designer on television productions such as the series, ''The Cape'', ''Rizzoli & Isles'' and ''GCB'', with {{wt|Mockingbird Lane}} (2012) his most recent recorded credit.
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After he changed careers from acting to wardrobe design, Blackman worked on the drama '''night, Mother'' (1986), the ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' episode "Stones for Ibarra" (1988), the horror television series ''Nightmare Classics'' (1989), the comedy ''Worth Winning'' (1989, where he worked with [[Camille Argus]], [[Phyllis Corcoran-Woods]], and [[David Page]]), the reality show ''American Gladiators'' (1991-1993), and the ''Privileged'' pilot episode (2008). Between 2007 and 2009 he worked as costume designer on [[Bryan Fuller]]'s fantasy series ''Pushing Daisies'' with Carol Kunz and [[Deborah Ambrosino]].
  
   
 
== ''Star Trek'' interviews ==
  
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** [[TNG Season 7 DVD]] special feature "Dressing The Future Year Seven" ("The Process"), interviewed on {{d|23|March|1994}} and {{d|11|July|2002}}
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** [[TNG Season 7 DVD]]-special feature, "Dressing The Future Year Seven" ("The Process"), interviewed on {{d|23|March|1994}} and {{d|11|July|2002}}
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** [[DS9 Season 4 DVD]] special feature "Robert Blackman's Designs of the Future"
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** [[DS9 Season 4 DVD]]-special feature, "Robert Blackman's Designs of the Future"
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* Print publications
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* Magazines
  
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** {{STOFC|77}}, 1990
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Official Fan Club Magazine issue 77]]'' (1990)
  
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** ''[[The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine]]'' Vol. 16, pp. 30-35 - article "Robert Blackman - Costume Designer" by Bill Warren (1991)
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** "Robert Blackman &ndash; Costume Designer", Bill Warren, {{STNG|16|30-35}}, 1991
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** ''[[Star Trek Monthly issue 9]]'' - article "Creating ''Star Trek'' Chic with Robert Blackman" by [[Joe Nazzaro]] (1995)
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** "Creating ''Star Trek'' Chic with Robert Blackman", [[Joe Nazzaro]], {{STM|9}}, 1995
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** ''[[Star Trek Monthly issue 27]]'' (1997)
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** {{STM|27}}, 1997
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** ''[[Star Trek Monthly issue 32]]'' - article "Fashions of the Future" (1997)
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** "Fashions of the Future", {{STM|32}}, 1997
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** ''[[Star Trek: Insurrection - Official Movie Souvenir Magazine]]'' - article "Shades of Gray" (1998)
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** "Shades of Gray", ''[[Star Trek: Insurrection - Official Movie Souvenir Magazine]]'', 1998
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 8]]'' - article "''Star Trek'' costumes: [[Seven of Nine]]" (1999)
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** "''Star Trek'' costumes: [[Seven of Nine]]", {{STTM|1|8}}, 1999
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 20]]'' - article "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and ''Star Trek: Voyager''" (2000)
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** "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and ''Star Trek: Voyager''", {{STTM|1|20}}, 2000
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 21]]'' - article "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and ''Star Trek: Voyager''" (2001)
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** "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and ''Star Trek: Voyager''", {{STTM|1|21}}, 2001
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** {{STTM|1|24}}, 2001
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 24]]'' (2001)
  
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 3]]'' - article "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for the Delta Quadrant species" (2001)
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** "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for the Delta Quadrant species", {{STTM|2|3}}, 2001
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 9]]'' - article "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and ''Star Trek: Enterprise''" (2002)
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** "Robert Blackman: Costume Designer for ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and ''Star Trek: Enterprise''", {{STTM|2|9}}, 2002
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** {{STTM|3|4}}, 2002
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** ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 3, Issue 4]]'' (2002)
  
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** ''[[Star Trek Monthly issue 105]]'' - article "Dressed for Success" by Nick Joy (2003)
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** "Dressed for Success", Nick Joy, {{STM|105}}, 2003
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** ''[[Star Trek Magazine issue 112]]'' (2003)
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** {{STM|112}}, 2003
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* [[Star Trek documentaries]]
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** ''[[Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', 1995
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** ''[[E! Inside Star Trek: Voyager]]'' ({{y|1995}})
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** ''[[Launch of Star Trek: Voyager]]'' (1995)
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** ''[[Star Trek: Voyager - Inside the New Adventure]]'', 1995
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** ''[[Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier]]'', 2007
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== ''Star Trek'' awards ==
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Robert Blackman has received the following award wins and nominations for his work on ''Star Trek'':
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* [[Emmy Award]]s: Blackman received the following Emmy Award wins and nominations in the category Outstanding Costume Design for a Series:
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** {{y|1991}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Devil's Due}}
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** {{y|1992}} Emmy Award for the episode {{e|Cost Of Living}}
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** {{y|1993}} Emmy Award for the episode {{e|Time's Arrow, Part II}}
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** {{y|1994}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|All Good Things...}}, shared with [[Abram Waterhouse]]
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** {{y|1995}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Caretaker}}
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** {{y|1996}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|The Muse}}
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** {{y|1997}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|False Profits}}
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** {{y|1998}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Far Beyond the Stars}}
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** {{y|2000}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Muse}}, shared with [[Carol Kunz]]
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** {{y|2001}} Emmy Award nomination for the episode {{e|Shattered}}, shared with Carol Kunz
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* [[FantastiCon Award|Shooting Star Award]]: Blackman received the following honorary Shooting Star Award as Costume Designer from the FantastiCon Science-Fiction Convention
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** {{y|2000}} for {{s|TNG}}, and {{s|VOY}}
 
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== External links ==
  
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* {{Wikipedia}}
  
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* {{startrek.com|database_article/blackman|Robert Blackman profile|external}}
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* [http://wp-a.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Blackman-Robert-CD.pdf Robert Blackman Curriculum]
   
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Latest revision as of 19:14, 14 November 2023

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Robert "Bob" Blackman (born 19 August 1943; age 80) is a costume designer who worked on the third through seventh seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the entire run of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise. He also worked on Star Trek Generations and designed the Starfleet uniforms introduced in Star Trek: First Contact and subsequently used on Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek Nemesis. Brought in on recommendation of colleague and friend Durinda Rice Wood, who opted to leave the franchise, his costume work for Star Trek has earned him two Emmy Awards, supplemented with an additional eight nominations.

Blackman was honored by SkyBox International with an individual card entry, no. 17, in their 1993 specialty Star Trek: The Next Generation - Behind the Scenes trading card set . In 2007 he was interviewed for the documentary Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier, which is about the 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection auction, held in 2006 and for which he also filmed a short interview which is available as a supplement to the collectors edition of the auctions catalogue. In the Trek series Blackman was referenced on okudagrams and dedication plaques as Bob Blackman (Starfleet), Bob Blackman (23rd century), and R. Blackman in addition to several interviews and articles in Star Trek magazines (listed below).

Career outside Star Trek

In addition to his work on Star Trek, Blackman, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Texas as well as a Fine Arts Master's degree from the Yale School of Drama (as did his friend Durinda Wood), won another Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Costumes for a Series for the Pushing Daisies episode "Bzzzzzzzzz!", shared with Carol Kunz. Back in 1988 he was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Costumes for his work as costume designer on The Running Man (1987). In 2006 he was awarded with the Career Achievement Award and the Spotlight Award from the Costume Designers Guild which also awarded him for his work in Pushing Daisies in 2008 and nominated him again in 2009 for Outstanding Costume Design for Television Series – Period/Fantasy.

Prior to his work in the costume department Blackman portrayed William Ferris in the Spyforce episode "The Major" back in 1972. Nick Tate also had a role in this episode. It is not known when he quit acting to change careers to wardrobe design or who his mentor was in wardrobe design.

After he changed careers from acting to wardrobe design, Blackman worked on 'night, Mother (1986), the Hallmark Hall of Fame episode "Stones for Ibarra" (1988), Nightmare Classics (1989), Worth Winning (1989, where he worked with Camille Argus, Phyllis Corcoran-Woods, and David Page), the reality show American Gladiators (1991-1993), and the Privileged pilot episode (2008). Between 2007 and 2009 he worked as costume designer on Bryan Fuller's Pushing Daisies with Carol Kunz and Deborah Ambrosino.

After Pushing Daisies wrapped in 2009, Blackman continued to work as costume designer on television productions such as the series, The Cape, Rizzoli & Isles and GCB, with Mockingbird Lane (2012) his most recent recorded credit.

Star Trek interviews

Star Trek awards

Robert Blackman has received the following award wins and nominations for his work on Star Trek:

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