Biography
Susan Michalek is a costume designer who has worked primarily in American television comedy series. Her credits include Abbott Elementary (2021–), for which she has designed costumes across multiple seasons, as well as earlier series such as Samantha Who? (2007–2009), Big Day (2006–2007), Spin City (1996) and Gary Unmarried (2008–2010).
She has also contributed to wardrobe and costume departments on feature films including The Last Seduction (1994). Michalek has discussed sourcing costumes for Abbott Elementary at accessible price points to reflect the characters’ circumstances.
