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Casting Icon Bonnie Timmermann Honored in Italy
12 Mar
Summary
- Bonnie Timmermann to receive Biografilm's Celebration of Lives Award.
- She discovered major stars like Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson.
- The award coincides with casting's new Oscar category.
Pioneering U.S. casting director Bonnie Timmermann, celebrated for her instrumental role in diversifying Hollywood, is set to be honored by Italy's Biografilm Festival. The festival will present Timmermann with its prestigious Celebration of Lives Award. This award recognizes her four-decade career, during which she discovered numerous now-famous actors.
Timmermann's groundbreaking work began in the mid-1980s with "Miami Vice" and continued with films like "Heat" and "The Karate Kid." Her talent for identifying stars such as Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet, and Bruce Willis is widely acknowledged. The Biografilm Festival highlights her "visionary talent scout" status.
This accolade arrives at a pivotal moment for the casting profession, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially establishes a competitive category for best achievement in casting. The festival will also screen the documentary "Bonnie," offering insights into her impactful career.
