
Kimberly Hardin  | |
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| Occupation(s) | Casting director, film producer | 
| Known for | One Night In Miami, Hustle & Flow, Think Like a Man | 
Kimberly Hardin is an African-American casting director and film producer.[1] She is known for her casting of films, such as Hustle & Flow, Cadillac Records, Bloodline, Think Like a Man, and One Night in Miami....[2][3][4] She has also worked with several directors and producers, including John Singleton, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Tim Story, F. Gary Gray, Craig Brewer, Lena Waithe, Bruna Papandrea, and Graham King.[5][6]
Career
Kimberly started her career with an internship in the office of Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson.[7] She got a job with Jaki Brown, who was casting a Sprite commercial.[7] In 2017, she was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures. Soon, she was interviewed for the first Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.[8] In 2021, she was awarded the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award and the Casting Society of America award for her work on One Night in Miami.[9][10]
Credits
Casting director
- Little Monsters (2019)
 - If Not Now, When? (2019)
 - Blindspotting (2018)
 - Traffik (2018)
 - Love Jacked (2018)
 - Rebel (2017)
 - Snowfall (2017)
 - Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland (2017)
 - Think Like a Man (2012)
 - Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
 - Not Easily Broken (2009)
 - Cadillac Records (2008)
 - First Sunday (2008)
 - This Christmas (2007)
 - Hustle & Flow (2005)
 - Four Brothers (2005)
 - Black Snake Moan (2006)
 - Biker Boyz (2003)
 - 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
 
Producer
- Uncensored (2019 – 2020)
 - The Perfect Match (2016)
 - Bachelors (2015)
 - Brotherly Love (2015)
 
Accolades
| Year | Award | Movie | Category | Result | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | AARP | One Night in Miami | Best Ensemble | Won | 
| Austin Film Critics | Won | |||
| Black Film Critics | Nominated | |||
| Black Reels | outstanding Ensemble | Won | ||
| Broadcast Film Critics | Best Ensemble | Nominated | ||
| Chicago Independent Critics | Nominated | |||
| Detroit Film Critics | Nominated | |||
| Discussing Film Critics | Nominated | |||
| EDA | Won | |||
| Phoenix Online Association | Best Cast | Won | ||
| Southeast Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | Nominated | ||
| Indiana Critics | Best cast | 2nd Place winner | ||
| San Francisco Critics | Won | |||
| 2019 | Screen Guild | Little Monster | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Black Reel Awards | Think Like a Man | Best Ensemble | Nominated | 
| 2008 | Black Reels | Cadillac Records | Best Ensemble | Won | 
References
- ↑ Cristi, A. A. "The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues In May With Casting Director Kimberly Hardin". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
 - ↑ "Casting Michael". Television Academy. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
 - ↑ "Hollywood has a thing for hip-hop stars". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
 - ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (2021-02-19). "'One Night in Miami' Casting Director on Opening Doors for Diversity in Hollywood". Variety. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
 - ↑ Garrett, Ural. "How This John Singleton Protégé Hopes To Educate And Enlighten With Upcoming 'Flint' Movie Starring T.I." Shadow and Act. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
 - ↑ Miami, ABFF. "The 22nd Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces the 2018 Master Class Line Up with Industry Veteran Glendon Palmer and Casting Director Kimberly Hardin – American Black Film Festival Miami". Retrieved 2023-02-02.
 - 1 2 Elliott, Cat. "Get to Know the Casting Director: Kimberly Hardin". Casting Networks. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
 - ↑ Chitwood, Adam (2017-06-28). "Oscars: Academy New Members for 2017 Full List". Collider. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
 - ↑ Pedersen, Erik (2021-02-19). "Artios Awards Film Nominations: 'Borat', 'Da 5 Bloods', 'Chicago 7', 'One Night In Miami' & More Up For Casting Society Prizes". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
 - ↑ SPIRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS (2021) | Presenters Olivia Wilde, Barry Jenkins & Laverne Cox, retrieved 2023-02-03