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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 is a Chicago-born producer and casting director who has worked on films and TV shows such as The Color Purple, Ghosts of Mars, and House of Payne. He is also the cousin of actor James Spinks and has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy.
Jul 14, 2023 · Reuben Cannon came to L.A. with a one-way ticket, $500, and no connections. When he was down to $28, he got an entry-level job that was a foot in the door…
Apr 25, 2001 · Reuben Cannon is a producer and casting director who launched the careers of many stars, such as Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg. He also produced films and TV shows by and about African Americans, such as "Down on the Delta" and "Amen".
Reuben Cannon is a casting director and producer who has worked with many famous actors and actresses. He was born in Chicago in 1946 and started his own agency in 1978.
Jun 7, 2024 · Reuben Cannon was born on 11 February 1946 in Chicago. He went to Dunbar High School and later studied at Southeast City College. In Chicago, Cannon honed his skills as a mail person before getting a job at Universal Studios in the same capacity. He grounded his work on three principles: To deliver the papers daily without fail.
Aug 11, 2015 · See his full interview at http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/reuben-cannon
