Jane Jenkins | |
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Born | Queens, New York, New York, USA | June 5, 1943
Occupation(s) | Film and television casting director |
Years active | 1979-2017 |
Known for | Jurassic Park, A Few Good Men, The Princess Bride, Ghost |
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]
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]
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. |
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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] |
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