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Heather Kadin Biography

Birth Name:Heather Kadin

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 1994, she earned a degree from the University of Michigan
  • With nothing but a dream to enter the film industry, she got her first movie job by sending out her resume to every production office she saw listed in The Hollywood Reporter
  • Quote: "You have to be open to the unexpected opportunity even if it comes from left field․"
  • Frequently collaborates with J․J․ Abrams on various television projects
  • Has participated in the mentoring program with the University of Michigan's Entertainment Coalition
  • Has served as the vice-president of drama development at Warner Bros․ Television
  • Introduced writer Damon Lindelof to J․J․ Abrams so that the two could work on the TV series "Lost" together

Awards

  • 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
  • 2022Emmy-Outstanding Animated Series: nominated
  • 2022Venice TV Award-Best TV Series: nominated