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Industry Mourns Loss of Casting Director Laura Adler
24 Jan
Summary
- Casting director Laura Adler died at 65 following a brief illness.
- She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on American Dreams.
- Adler was instrumental in securing benefits for casting professionals.
Laura Adler, a distinguished casting director and former administrator for the Casting Society, died in Los Angeles on Thursday. She was 65 years old and succumbed to a brief illness.
With over four decades in show business, Adler was recognized for her contributions to shows such as "Better Off Ted" and "American Dreams," earning an Emmy nomination in 2003 for the latter.
Adler was a significant force in advocating for casting professionals. She was part of the original steering committee that successfully fought for and secured vital pension and health benefits, a landmark achievement for the industry.
She also served as the Casting Society administrator for a decade, offering dedicated support to the global casting community. Recently, she was announced as a recipient of the Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award for her contributions.
Born in New York City in 1960, Adler began her career in production before moving into casting in 1989. She worked alongside prominent casting directors before becoming a casting director herself for over 16 years.
