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Reuben Cannon (born February 11, 1946 [1]) is an American film producer and casting director. Cannon was the first black casting director in Hollywood; he was the head of television casting for Warner Brothers from 1977 to 1978, and started his own casting agency
Jul 14, 2023 · So if you see the movie it says “15 Black Men Productions.”. The movie was financed by 15 Black men — the first time in the history of Hollywood a movie’s ever been financed totally by ...
Apr 25, 2001 · Reuben Cannon. Producer and casting director Reuben Cannon was born on February 11, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in the Harold I. Ickes housing projects and attended Southeast City College. Wanting to move into the entertainment industry, Cannon decided to try his luck in California.
Casting Director: The Color Purple. Reuben Cannon was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1946. He attended Southeast City College. Cannon worked at Universal Studios from 1970 to 1978, eventually becoming a casting director. He also was the head of television casting for Warner Brothers from 1977 to 1978.
- February 11, 1946
Reuben Cannon was born on February 11, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. Until he was eight, he lived in a two-story duplex with his three siblings and his parents. Then his father died. "I remember my mother saying to me, 'Junior, you have to be the man of the house now,'" Cannon told CBB.
Jun 7, 2024 · Reuben Cannon earned his place in Hollywood. From delivering mail to becoming a top casting director and producer, he’s an inspiration to everyone. He played a big role in promoting diversity and inclusion.
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A conversation with Reuben Cannon, the first Black casting director. How he got his start in casting, brought now-iconic talents to the screen, broke boundar... The Academy Museum Podcast from...
