Award-Winning Filmmaker & Director; Known for "Juno," "Up in the Air" & "Ghostbusters: Afterlife"; Four-Time Academy Award Nominee

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jason Reitman Biography

Jason Reitman is a Canadian-American filmmaker known for his work in contemporary cinema, particularly in the genres of comedy, drama, and character-driven storytelling. Reitman began his filmmaking career at the University of Southern California, where he created several short films, including one that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. After graduating, he focused on making his own short films and developing a distinct directorial style, producing six shorts before making his feature debut as director and writer of the black comedy about Big Tobacco, "Thank You for Smoking." Adapted from Christopher Buckley's novel, the film featured an ensemble cast including Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Adrien Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, Rob Lowe, William H. Macy, and Robert Duvall. The film earned two Golden Globe nominations and grossed more than $39 million worldwide.

Reitman gained further recognition with his second feature, "Juno," a coming-of-age comedy written by Diablo Cody. The film starred Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney, and J.K. Simmons, and grossed $232 million on a $7 million budget. "Juno" received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress. Reitman followed with "Up in the Air," starring George Clooney as a corporate downsizing consultant. The film earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Reitman, who also won the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay, shared with co-writer Sheldon Turner.

Subsequent collaborations with Cody, including "Young Adult" and "Tully," further demonstrated Reitman's ability to blend humor with emotional storytelling. He expanded his range with "Labor Day," a romantic drama starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin, and "The Front Runner," a political drama about Gary Hart's presidential campaign. Over his career, Reitman has received a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe, and four Academy Award nominations, including two for Best Director.

Reitman directed "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," continuing the franchise established by his father, Ivan Reitman. The film grossed more than $204 million worldwide. He also co-wrote "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" with director Gil Kenan. Reitman directed "Saturday Night," a behind-the-scenes drama about the first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live." The film stars Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, with Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, and Kim Matula. Reitman's filmography includes independent comedies, franchise films, and historical dramas, establishing him as a prominent figure in the film industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

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