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Jason Reitman: Biography

Jason Reitman

Birth Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/19/1977, Libra
Profession: Director; screenwriter; actor; producer

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Jason Reitman Fast Facts:

Visited the set of the classic fraternity farce National Lampoon's Animal House (produced by his father, Ivan Reitman) at just 11 days old.
At age 15, produced a nationally televised public service announcement about AIDS.
Financed his first short film, Operation, with the profits earned by a desk-calendar company that he created while attending the University of Southern California.
Twice declined offers to direct the 2000 comedy Dude, Where's My Car?
Member of the DJ duo Bad Meaning Bad.

Jason Reitman Relationships:
Ivan Reitman - Father
Geneviève Robert - Mother
Caroline Reitman - Sister
Catherine Reitman - Sister
Michele Lee - Wife (separated)
Josephine Reitman - Daughter
Jason Reitman Awards:
2007 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
2010 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
2010 Golden Globe: Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Winner
2009 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
2009 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Nominee
2009 Oscar: Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Nominee
2008 Grammy: Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Winner
2009 BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay - Winner
2009 BAFTA Awards: Best Film - Nominee
College:
Attended Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (1999)

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