Jackie Burch
| Jackie Burch | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1951 Newburgh, New York |
| October 12, 2025 (aged 74)October 12, 2025 (aged 74) | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Casting director |
| Notable work | Die Hard, The Breakfast Club |
Jackie Burch (March 25, 1951 – October 12, 2025) was an American casting director of film and television.[citation needed]
Career
Burch originally worked as a teacher for the deaf before filling in as an assistant for an executive at Universal Pictures and deciding to transition to working in the entertainment industry.[1]
Burch cast more than 100 film and television productions and worked with directors including John Hughes, John Landis, Warren Beatty, Peter Bogdonavich and Jim Abrahams.[2]
Personal life
Her daughters are screenwriter Samy Burch, and singer-songwriter Molly Burch,.[3]
Burch died on October 12 at her home in Atlanta after a several month battle with endometrial cancer.[citation needed]
Notable Credits as Casting Director
- Sixteen Candles (1984)
- The Breakfast Club (1985)
- Into the Night (1985)
- Mask (1985)
- Weird Science (1985)
- Fright Night (1985)
- Commando (1985)
- Three Amigos! (1986)
- Project X (1987)
- Predator (1987)
- The Running Man (1987)
- Coming to America (1988)
- Die Hard (1988)
- Road House (1989)
- Another 48 Hrs. (1990)
- Dick Tracy (1990)
- Die Hard 2 (1990)
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- Oscar (1991)
- Hudson Hawk (1991)
- Christmas in Connecticut (1992)
- Unlawful Entry (1992)
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
- Judge Dredd (1995)
- I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
Awards
- 2018: Artios Award Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Studio or Independent for Gifted (nominee)
- 2017: Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Big Budget Feature (Drama) for Hidden Figures (winner)
- 2017: Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special for Bessie (nominee)
- 2012: Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Big Budget Feature (Drama) for The Hunger Games (nominee)
- 2011: Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Drama for The Conspirator (nominee)
- 1991: Artios Award for Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy for ''Dick Tracy (nominee)
- 1986: Artios Award for Best Casting for Feature Film, Drama for Mask (nominee)
- 1985: Artios Award for Best Casting for Feature Film for Sixteen Candles (nominee)
References
- ↑ Mendoza, Leia (2025-10-13). "Jackie Burch, Casting Director Behind 'Die Hard,' 'The Breakfast Club,' Dies at 74". Variety. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (2025-10-13). "Jackie Burch, Casting Director on 'Sixteen Candles,' Mask' and 'Dick Tracy,' Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ↑ Loving, Casey (13 October 2025). "Jackie Burch, 'Sixteen Candles' and 'Die Hard' Casting Director, Dies at 74". The Wrap. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
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