Nina K. Noble Biography

Fast Facts

• Originally a marine biology major, her "rebellion" against the film industry lifestyle she was raised in, she eventually finished college with a degree in sociology
• Daughter of producer Larry Kostroff and assistant director Pat Curtice
• Began her career as a production assistant on various films and became a second assistant director in 1984
• Quote: "Somewhere along the way, I discovered I like going to work at a different time and place every day ․․․ I like the challenge of coming to work every day not knowing what's going to happen, and finding creative solutions to what's thrown at you․"
• Quote: "[on having parents in the industry] "I grew up on location․ Which is kind of like being an Army brat, but you stay in nicer hotels․""
• Best known as the executive producer of "The Wire" and "Treme․"