About Michael Travis
Lived 1928 – 2014 (aged 86). Michael Travis was an American painter and costume designer.
Louis Torakis (April 13, 1928 – May 1, 2014) was an American costume designer. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Costumes for his work on the television program Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Travis also designed costumes for Liberace, and gowns for The Supremes, most famously for their 1968 special, T.C.B, for Diana Ross and The Supremes and The Temptations, a 1968 television special produced by Motown Productions. He was honored in the Costume Designers Guild for the Career Achievement Award.
Torakis died on May 1, 2014 at his home in Studio City, California, at the age of 86.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Travis?
American costume designer
When was Michael Travis born?
Michael Travis was born on 13 April 1928 in Detroit, Michigan.
When did Michael Travis die?
Michael Travis died on 1 May 2014 in Studio City, California.
What was Michael Travis's occupation?
Michael Travis was a painter and costume designer.
What nationality was Michael Travis?
Michael Travis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Travis (costume designer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Travis. https://biography.guide/michael-travis/
MLA: "Michael Travis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-travis/.
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