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Georgianne Walken

b. 1939

Casting director

Casting directorBusinessperson Casting (performing arts)
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About Georgianne Walken

Born 1939. Georgianne Walken is an American casting director, businessperson and casting (performing arts).

Georgianne Leigh Walken (née Thon; born February 8, 1944) is an American former casting director.

Life and career Her original surname, Korzen, was changed to that of her maternal aunt, Irene Thon, who raised her.

Walken, along with casting partner Sheila Jaffe of Walken/Jaffe, has been the casting director for more than 80 television shows and movies since 1989, including The Sopranos and Entourage. Walken and Jaffe did the casting for Basquiat, in which Christopher Walken has a cameo appearance. Among the other films which Walken and Jaffe have cast include Monkeybone, Bedazzled, Black Knight, Two Girls and a Guy, American Strays, and Subway Stories.

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Important facts

Born
1939, United States
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Casting director, businessperson, Casting (performing arts)
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Georgianne Leigh Thon Walken, Georgianne Leigh Walken

Family & relationships

Spouse
Christopher Walken

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Georgianne Walken?

casting director

When was Georgianne Walken born?

Georgianne Walken was born in 1939 in United States.

What is Georgianne Walken's occupation?

Georgianne Walken is a casting director, businessperson and casting (performing arts).

What nationality is Georgianne Walken?

Georgianne Walken is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georgianne Walken

· Wikidata: Q5548129

· DBpedia: Georgianne Walken

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