Dianne Crittenden (August 6, 1941 – March 20, 2024) was an American casting director.[1]
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| Born | August 6, 1941 Jamaica, Queens, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2024 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University |
| Occupation | Casting director |
| Years active | 1970s–2015 |
| Notable work | Spider-Man 2, Star Wars |
| Spouse(s) | George Drabek (died 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and career
editCrittenden was born in Jamaica, Queens on August 6, 1941. She graduated from Baldwin High School and Hofstra University. She started her career as an elementary school teacher. Collaborating with Howard Zieff, Crittenden ventured into film and television. She was his casting director for Hearts of the West (1975) and The Main Event (1979). Her casting career lasted more than forty years. Crittenden served as head of casting at Marble Arch Productions and Warner Bros.. Crittenden's film credits include The In-Laws, Lucky Lady (1975), Going in Style (1979), Honeysuckle Rose (1980), On Golden Pond (1981), Monkey Shines (1988), Murphy’s Romance (1985), Stanley & Iris (1990), Thirteen Days (2000) and The World’s Fastest Indian (2005), The Mosquito Coast (1986), Green Card (1990),[2] The Thin Red Line, On Golden Pond, Witness, Badlands, Oh! God, Howard the Duck, Wise Guys and Spiderman 2, along with Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, Days of Heaven and Pretty Woman. Her television credits include The Awakening Land, Sybil and The New Dick Van Dyke Show. She was nominated for a CSA Artios Award for Witness.[3] Crittenden also worked in casting in Harry and Tonto (1974), The Day of the Locust (1975) and A Star Is Born (1976). She also had bit roles in three films, including Crocodile Dundee II. Crittenden's final film credit as casting director was the Little Boy (2015).[4]
Personal life and death
editCrittenden was married to George Drabek, who died in 2023. She had one stepdaughter.[5] Crittenden died at her home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles on March 20, 2024, at the age of 82.[6] She had suffered from cancer prior to her death.[7]
References
edit- ^ Lentz, Eric (March 23, 2024). "Dianne Crittenden, Casting Director for 'A New Hope', Has Died at 82". www.starwarsnewsnet.com.
- ^ "Dianne Crittenden, Casting Director for Terrence Malick and Peter Weir, Dies at 82". The Hollywood Reporter. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (March 21, 2024). "Dianne Crittenden, Casting Director on 'Star Wars,' 'Pretty Woman,' Dies at 82". Variety. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 21, 2024). "Dianne Crittenden Dies: 'Star Wars' Casting Director Who Worked On 'Pretty Woman', 'Spider-Man 2' & Many Others Was 82". Deadline. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Fuster, Jeremy (March 21, 2024). "Dianne Crittenden, 'Star Wars' Casting Director, Dies at 82". TheWrap. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Dianne Crittenden Dies: 'Star Wars' Casting Director Who Worked On 'Pretty Woman', 'Spider-Man 2' & Many Others Was 82". Yahoo News. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Dianne Crittenden, 'Star Wars' Casting Director, Dies at 82". Yahoo Entertainment. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
External links
edit- Dianne Crittenden at IMDb
- Dianne Crittenden at Rotten Tomatoes
- Dianne Crittenden on ElCinema.com
- Dianne Crittenden at TV Guide
- Dianne Crittenden at British Comedy Guide
- Dianne Crittenden at the TCM Movie Database
- Dianne Crittenden at Letterboxd
- Dianne Crittenden at AlloCiné (in French)
- Dianne Crittenden at the Kinobox.cz Czech
- Dianne Crittenden at SinemaTürk