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 82) Queens, New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Film and television casting director
Years active	1979–2017
Known for	Jurassic 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

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]