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Jason Reitman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 19, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Jason Reitman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Academy Award-nominated director of films including 'Juno', 'Up in the Air', 'Thank You for Smoking', and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'. |
Intro
Jason Reitman is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work on acclaimed movies such as 'Juno', 'Up in the Air', and 'Thank You for Smoking'.
Early Life & Background
Jason Reitman is the son of Hollywood director Ivan Reitman and Geneviève Robert. He grew up in Los Angeles and attended Harvard-Westlake School before studying at the University of Southern California. Reitman was exposed to the film industry from an early age, often visiting sets with his father.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Thank You for Smoking' (2005), his feature-length directorial debut, which received critical acclaim.
- Directed 'Juno' (2007), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned Reitman a Best Director nomination.
- Directed 'Up in the Air' (2009), which received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Reitman.
- Directed 'Young Adult' (2011), reuniting with screenwriter Diablo Cody and star Charlize Theron.
- Directed and co-wrote 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' (2021), continuing the franchise started by his father.
Trivia
- Jason Reitman is the son of Ivan Reitman, director of classic comedies such as 'Ghostbusters' and 'Stripes'.
- He has dual Canadian and American citizenship.
- He began making short films as a teenager before transitioning to major feature films.
- Reitman has received multiple Oscar nominations as a director and producer.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jason Reitman?
Jason Reitman is 48 years old.
When was Jason Reitman born?
Jason Reitman was born the 19 October 1977.
Where is Jason Reitman from?
Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About October 19th, 1977, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 19th, 1977 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone
- #1 UK song: Silver Lady by David Soul
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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