You might not know Jack Taggart’s name, but I’m pretty sure you’ve seen his work.
Taggart is Hollywood’s most sought-after costume ager. He can turn anything from a T-shirt to a space suit into something that looks exactly as weathered as it needs to be for its moments on-screen.
Taggart has worked on movies from “Inception” to “Black Panther” to “Top Gun: Maverick” to the recently released “Guardians of the Galaxy 3.”
He knows Quentin Tarantino’s favorite movie blood, and he’s worked so many Clint Eastwood movies that Clint gave him a nickname.
I had never thought about a job like Taggart’s before I saw he had earned a distinguished alumni award from UNC Charlotte. He talks about growing up in North Carolina as a theater kid, how he got into costume work, and what it’s like to work on the set of a blockbuster.
Other music in this episode:
- Serge Quadrado, "Moment"
- Kathrin Klimek, "Fireworks of Emotions"
