Jason Reitman
Canadian-American film director
1977 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian-American film director
Born
October 19, 1977
Age
~49 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film director
United StatesBorn in Montreal
1977
Born in Montreal (1977-10-19)
2009
AwardDallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
2010
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
2010
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Director
Present
Age ~49
About
Jason R. Reitman is a Canadian and American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films Thank You for Smoking (2005), Juno (2007), Up in the Air (2009), Young Adult (2011), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), and Saturday Night (2024). He has received one Grammy Award, one Golden Globe and four Academy Award nominations, two for Best Director. He is the son of director Ivan Reitman and is known for frequently collaborating with screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Gil Kenan.
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Who is Jason Reitman?+
Jason R. Reitman is a Canadian and American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films Thank You for Smoking (2005), Juno (2007), Up in the Air (2009), Young Adult (2011), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), and Saturday Night (2024). He has received one Grammy Award, one Golden Globe and four
What does the name Jason mean?+
The name Jason means "The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.. Etymology: From Jason, from the , from I heal.". It is of English origin.
When was Jason Reitman born?+
Jason Reitman was born on October 19, 1977.
Name Meaning
The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.. Etymology: From Jason, from the , from I heal.
The name Jason is of English origin, meaning "The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.. Etymology: From Jason, from the , from I heal.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jason — October 19, 1977
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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Legend.
— anon
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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