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Reuben Cannon (born February 11, 1946) is an American film producer and casting director. Cannon was the first black casting director in Hollywood; he was the head of television casting for Warner Brothers from 1977 to 1978, and started his own casting agency in 1978 (Reuben Cannon & Associates).
Reuben Cannon was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1946. He attended Southeast City College. Cannon worked at Universal Studios from 1970 to 1978, eventually becoming a casting director. He also was the head of television casting for Warner Brothers from 1977 to 1978.
Jul 14, 2023 · His production credits include many of Tyler Perry’s TV shows and films and Spike Lee’s 1996 movie Get on the Bus. He also made Hollywood history, by becoming the first Black casting director in...
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Cannon started his own casting agency in 1978 called Reuben Cannon & Associates. He has been credited with launching the careers of many of today's major film and televison stars. He is also a producer in both film and television.
Apr 25, 2001 · His television producing credits include: "The Women of Brewster Place", "Amen", and many others. He has also produced his own films, including "Down on the Delta", "Get on the Bus", and "Dancing in September". Cannon has also worked as a producer on most of Tyler Perry's television shows and movies. Interview Description (Finding Aids)
Jun 7, 2024 · Reuben Cannon shifted to producing content in the 1980s. The lack of appreciation for casting directors underpinned this change. During award ceremonies, they are rarely acknowledged, so he and others “work in the shadows” as he puts it.
