casting director
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of casting director
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Executive producer and casting director Deena Katz has brought her daughter to the set of “Dancing With the Stars” since she was 4 years old.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
After three final women auditioned, Burley explained how the casting director told the group to "make your mind up".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
That said, it was heartening to witness the first-ever Oscar for best casting, which went to “One Battle After Another” casting director Cassandra Kulukundis.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2026
It even happens to her, a casting director who has assembled star-studded casts for films such as “Men in Black,” “American Beauty” and the “Ocean’s” franchise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
At any moment, Rex Rollins the casting director could call, so I’m clutching my dying Nokia in one hand and, no doubt about it, that lucky rabbit foot in the other.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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