Legendary casting director renowmed for his ability to discover new talent as he did with Sean Penn and Matthew McConaughey.

Don Phillips

casting director

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Don Phillips

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Surfer Dude (2008)

Biography

As one of film and television's most trusted casting directors, Don Phillip's has the industry's ear when it comes to recognizing Hollywood's hottest new talent.
He is responsible for the greatest ensemble casts in the most memorable films of this generation.
Whether it be, Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and Forrest Whitaker in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) or Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Goldberg,Milla Jovovich and Michelle Burke in Dazed and Confused (1993) , there are many actors who owe their careers to Phillip's keen eye.
In this rare interview, he explains what he specifically looks for when hiring actors, as well as intimate stories of how he discovered Sean Penn and Matthew McConaughey.

Our film picks Selected filmography
The Pledge
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The Game
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Dazed and Confused
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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Melvin and Howard
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Dog Day Afternoon
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Surfer Dude 2007 | Film more
The Pledge 2001 | Film more
The Newton Boys 1998 | Film more
The Game 1997 | Film more
Infinity 1996 | Film more
Mallrats 1995 | Film more
The Crossing Guard 1995 | Film more
The Prophecy 1995 | Film more
Dazed and Confused 1993 | Film more
The Indian Runner 1991 | Film more
Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1982 | Film more
Melvin and Howard 1980 | Film more
Car Wash 1976 | Film more
Dog Day Afternoon 1975 | Film more
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Awards

Directors Guild of America Award Winner:

From the Earth to the Moon (1988): Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for TV

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