Ivan Reitman
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
Awards
- 1980Golden Reel AwardWinner
- 1982Golden Reel AwardWinner
- 1985Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
- 1986Jupiter Award - Best International Film:Nominated
- 1992Stinker Award - Worst Picture:Nominated
- 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Made for Television Movie:Nominated
- 1997PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: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
- 2018Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Nominated