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Jane Jenkins

Jane Jenkins (born June 5, 1943) is an American casting director best known for her feature film work on Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, The Princess Bride, Ghost, and Home Alone. She has cast more than 190 film and television projects, primarily with her longtime casting partner, Janet Hirshenson.[1]

Jane Jenkins
Born (1943-06-05) June 5, 1943 (age 80)
Queens, New York, New York, USA
Occupation(s)Film and television casting director
Years active1979-2017
Known forJurassic Park, A Few Good Men, The Princess Bride, Ghost

Jenkins' first project as a casting director was for the 1980 independent feature film On The Nickel, written and directed by her then-boyfriend Ralph Waite.[1][2][3]

Jenkins' and Hirshenson's work was instrumental in launching the careers of River Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix,[4] Robin Wright,[5] Michael Keaton,[2] Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint,[6][7] John Cusack,[8] Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Brendan Fraser, Virginia Madsen, Meg Ryan, Benicio Del Toro,[9] Jennifer Grey, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen,[10] Tom Cruise, Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe and Emilio Estevez.[11]

Jenkins' and Hirshenson's last project together was the 2017 Rob Reiner film Shock and Awe.[1]

Awards edit

Fourteen feature films cast by Jenkins and Hirshenson were Oscar-nominated in the Best Actor and Best Actress categories, with three actors winning the award.[12]

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
1987 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Drama Stand By Me Nominated [1][13]
1988 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Comedy The Princess Bride Nominated [1][14]
1989 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Drama Tucker: The Man and His Dream Nominated [1][15]
1989 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Drama Mystic Pizza Nominated [1][15]
1990 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Comedy When Harry Met Sally... Nominated [1][16]
1990 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Parenthood Won [1][16]
1991 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Home Alone Won [1][17]
1994 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Mrs. Doubtfire Nominated [1][18]
1995 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Drama My Family Nominated [1][19]
1996 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Drama Apollo 13 Nominated [1][20]
1999 Artios Award Hoyt Bowers Award Outstanding Contribution to the Casting Profession Won [1][21]
2002 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Won [1][22]
2002 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Drama A Beautiful Mind Nominated [1][22]
2004 Emmy Award Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Iron Jawed Angels Nominated [1][23]
2004 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Something's Gotta Give Nominated [1][23]
2009 Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting for Feature Film - Studio or Independent Drama/Comedy Frost/Nixon Nominated [1][24]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Jane Jenkins". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  2. ^ a b Hirshenson, Janet; Jenkins, Jane; Kranz, Rachel (November 5, 2007). A Star Is Found: Our Adventures Casting Some of Hollywood's Biggest Movies. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 978-0-15-603365-7.
  3. ^ "Jane Jenkins Podcast | The Backlot | New York Film Academy". www.nyfa.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  4. ^ "How a Trip to the Mall Changed 'The Master' Star Joaquin Phoenix's Life". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  5. ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (2017-09-29). "What It Was Like Finding the Legendary Cast of 'The Princess Bride'". Vice. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  6. ^ "Hermione, We Hardly Knew Ye". ABC News. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  7. ^ Arreola, Cristina. "How The Golden Trio Were Cast In Sorcerer's Stone". Bustle. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  8. ^ "The Sure Thing: Special Edition". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  9. ^ EMERITUS, ROBERT A. COHN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. "Book gives inside look at Hollywood". St. Louis Jewish Light. Retrieved 2020-05-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "12 Surprising Facts About Red Dawn". www.mentalfloss.com. 2019-08-01. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  11. ^ "What Do Women Want?: Lights, Cameras, a Piece of the Action". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  12. ^ "Academy Awards, USA (1983)". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  13. ^ "1987 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 30, 1987. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  14. ^ "1988 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 26, 1988. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  15. ^ a b "1989 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 25, 1989. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  16. ^ a b "1990 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 31, 1990. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  17. ^ "1991 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 17, 1991. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  18. ^ "1994 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 20, 1994. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  19. ^ "1995 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 11, 1995. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  20. ^ "1996 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 15, 1996. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  21. ^ "1999 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. September 22, 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  22. ^ a b "2002 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 17, 2002. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  23. ^ a b "2004 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. October 12, 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  24. ^ "2009 Artios Awards". The Casting Society of America. November 2, 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
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