Jason Reitman

Biography

Born 10/19/1977

Growing up in the shadow of a successful and famous parent can sometimes lead children to make peculiar choices. It led Jason Reitman, son of renowned comedy filmmaker Ivan Reitman, to become a doctor in effort to establish his own individuality. Thankfully for fans of his critically acclaimed...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2008, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Comedy Movie
In 2007, received Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best First Feature
In 2007, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay

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Production Photos

Jason Reitman, Thank You for Smoking (2006)

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Highlights

In 2007, Directed second feature, the festival favorite "Juno," co-starring Ellen Page and Jennifer Garner; earned an Independent Spirit Award Nomination and an Oscar nomination for Best Director
In 2006, Helmed first feature length film, the controversial “Thank You for Smoking,” starring Aaron Eckhart
In 2004, Directed and co-wrote with wife Michele Lee, "Consent"

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Family & Companions

Michele Lee: wife (Married September 2004)
Ivan Reitman: father (Famed director of "Stripes" (1981), "Ghostbusters" (1984) and "Twins" (1988))
Genevieve Robert: mother (French Canadian; from Quebec; became a full time mother after her son was born)

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