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Ivan Reitman Biography

Birth Name:Ivan Reitman

Birth Place:Komárno, Slovakia

Profession Producer, Director, Actor, Writer, Music department, Cinematographer, Editor

Fast Facts

In 2009, he was given the title of Officer of the Order of Canada for his film contributions
In 2011, he was awarded the Mayor's Prize in his hometown in Slovakia
In 1969, he graduated from McMaster University with a degree in music
Is the father of fellow critically-acclaimed filmmaker Jason Reitman
Started out working as a producer in a Toronto news station
Is primarily known for directing films that involve slapstick humor
Often produces films the deal with the notion of ordinary men succeeding over professionals

1980Golden Reel Award-: winner
1982Golden Reel Award-: winner
1985Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: nominated
1986Jupiter Award-Best International Film: nominated
1992Stinker Award-Worst Picture: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: nominated
1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Motion Picture, Animated or Mixed Media: nominated
2009EDA Award-Best Picture: nominated
2009ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
2009IFJA Award-Best Picture: winner
2010Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
2010BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: nominated
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
2010OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
2010PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
2010Audience Award-Midnight Audience: nominated