April Webster is an American

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, based in

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, known for her work in film and

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. Webster has worked with some of the most successful directors, including several projects with

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. She has been nominated for thirteen Artios Awards, and has won three in addition to her four Emmy nominations. Her casting credits have included '' Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek'', '' Mission: Impossible III'', ''

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Casting director credits

Film

*'' Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' (2015) *''

'' (2015) *''

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'' (2009) *'' Star Trek'' (2009) *'' Mission: Impossible III'' (2006) *''

The Day After Tomorrow ''The Day After Tomorrow'' is a 2004 American science fiction disaster film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Roland Emmerich. Based on the 1999 book '' The Coming Global Superstorm'' by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber, the film stars De ...

'' (2004) *''

Eight Legged Freaks ''Eight Legged Freaks'' (originally titled ''Arach Attack'', under which it was released in some parts of Europe and other countries around the world) is a 2002 monster comedy film directed by Ellory Elkayem and starring David Arquette, Kari Wu ...

'' (2002) *''

All the Queen's Men ''All the Queen's Men'' is a 2001 English-language action comedy war film directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky and starring Matt LeBlanc and Eddie Izzard. Made on a budget of $15 million, the film received heavily negative reviews from critics, and ...

'' (2001) *'' The Patriot'' (2000) *'' The Thirteenth Floor'' (1999) *''

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'' (1998) *'' Stargate''(1994) *'' Martians Go Home''(1989) *'' Death Before Dishonor'' (1987)

Television

*'' Jack Ryan'' (2018–present) *''

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'' (2018–present) *'' Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior'' (2010–present) *''

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'' (2008–2013) *''

'' (2004–2010) *'' Alias'' (2002–2006) *''

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'' (1992–1994) *''

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'' (1984) *''

Knight Rider ''Knight Rider'' is an American entertainment franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The core of ''Knight Rider'' is its three television series: the original ''Knight Rider'' (1982–1986) and sequel series '' Team Knight Rider'' (1997–1998) ...

'' (1982–1984)

Awards and nominations

Artios awards: *Won, 2009, Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Big Budget Feature - Drama for: '' Star Trek'' (shared with Alyssa Weisberg) *Nominated, 2009, Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Pilot - Drama for: ''

'' (shared with Lonnie Hamerman) *Nominated, 2008, Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Television Series – Drama for: ''

'' (shared with Veronica Collins) *Nominated, 2006, Best Dramatic Episodic Casting for: ''

'' (shared with Mandy Sherman and Veronica Collins) *Nominated, 2005, Best Dramatic Episodic Casting for: ''

'' (shared with Mandy Sherman) *Nominated, 2004, Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic for: '' Alias'' (shared with Mandy Sherman) *Nominated, 2003, Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic for: '' Alias'' (shared with Mandy Sherman) *Nominated, 2002, Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic for: '' Alias'' *Won, 2001, Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Pilot for: “

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” *Nominated, 2001, Best Casting for Feature Film, Drama for The Patriot (Shared with David Bloch) *Nominated, 1999, Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Pilot for '' Providence'' (Shared with David Bloch) *Nominated, 1997, Best Casting for TV Movie of the Week for: ''Grand Avenue'' Emmy Awards: *Nominated, 2006, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for: ''

'' (shared with Veronica Collins and Mandy Sherman) *Won, 2005, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for: ''

'' (shared with Veronica Collins, Alyssa Weisberg, and Mandy Sherman) *Nominated, 2002, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for: '' Alias'' (shared with Megan McConnell and Janet Gilmore) *Nominated, 1997, Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Special for ''Grand Avenue''

References

External links

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