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Jane Jenkins
A legendary casting director, Jane Jenkins, navigates the high-stakes world of Hollywood to find the perfect actors for a blockbuster film, facing fierce competition and creative challenges that could redefine her legacy.
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- Casting Director
- Casting Department
- Actress
In short · Directing since 1980, 5 decades active, 181 credits.
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Biography
Jane Jenkins (born June 5, 1943) is an American casting director known for her work on feature films including 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 over 190 film and television projects, primarily in collaboration with her longtime casting partner, Janet Hirshenson.
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Director
169 credits
Shock and Awe(2017)
Casting Director
Film
LBJ(2016)
Casting Director
Film
Being Charlie(2015)
Casting Director
Film
Sins of Our Youth(2014)
Casting Director
Film
Shelby(2014)
Casting Director
Film
Filth(2013)
Casting Director
Film
Emperor(2012)
Casting Director
Film
The Dilemma(2011)
Casting Director
Film
Flipped(2010)
Casting Director
Film
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief(2010)
Casting Director
Film
Jack and the Beanstalk(2009)
Casting Director
Film
Angels & Demons(2009)
Casting Director
Film
Surrogates(2009)
Casting Director
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Endless Bummer(2009)
Casting Director
FilmLanguage of the Enemy(2008)
Casting Director
Film
Frost/Nixon(2008)
Casting Director
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The Bucket List(2007)
Casting Director
Film
Transformers(2007)
Casting Director
Film
The Holiday(2006)
Casting Director
Film
Believe in Me(2006)
Casting Director
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The Gravedancers(2006)
Casting Director
Film
The Da Vinci Code(2006)
Casting Director
Film
Casino Royale(2006)
Casting Director
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Poseidon(2006)
Casting Director
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Rumor Has It...(2005)
Casting Director
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Cinderella Man(2005)
Casting Director
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Rebound(2005)
Casting Director
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Supercross(2005)
Casting Director
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Iron Jawed Angels(2004)
Casting Director
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Friday Night Lights(2004)
Casting Director
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Actor
4 credits
Other crew
5 credits
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Additional credits3Show
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- Who Done It: The Clue DocumentarySelf · 2022
- Inside Story: Ferris Bueller's Day OffSelf · 2011
- Behind the Couch: Casting in HollywoodSelf · 2005
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