The recent death of Carol Goldwasser, the casting director for Hannah Montana, has shocked many fans. Accordingly, they wish to learn more details about the same, as well as some of her accomplishments.
Here is everything you need to know about Carol Goldwasser’s death.
Carol Goldwasser passes away at 67, claims report
Carol Goldwasser passed away at her home unexpectedly on December 5 at the age of 67.
Goldwasser’s friend and manager, Theodore Gekis, confirmed her demise. She is survived by her sister, Diana, and brother-in-law, Phillip Dorman. A celebration honoring her life is scheduled for January.
Several of Carol Goldwasser’s colleagues and peers in the film and television industry reacted to her passing. Marc Hirscheld, the former Executive Vice President of Casting at NBC, said Goldwasser was a “wonderfully talented casting director.” He also praised her “positive, enthusiastic and annoyingly sunny,” attitude. “The world will be a little less sunny without her,” he added. (via Deadline)
“Carol was passionate, caring, and funny, really, really funny,” said Howard Meltzer, Goldwasser’s former partner with whom she collaborated on projects like Hannah Montana and Cousins for Life. “She will be missed by her dear friends, colleagues, and all the many child actors she discovered and whose careers she started.”
Carol Goldwasser was born in Freeport, New York, on August 3, 1957. She excelled in piano and graduated from East Meadow High School as a salutatorian. She then studied at the University of Buffalo, earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music performance and education.
Goldwasser originally aspired to teach music. However, she eventually realized her career path in the entertainment industry.
She began her casting career in New York City as an assistant to Stuart Howard. Goldwasser then moved to Los Angeles in 1991 without a job but soon became a casting associate for Melrose Place and My So-Called Life. Additionally, she served as Casting Manager at Disney/Touchstone Television between 1994-96 and Director of Casting between 1996-98.
Goldwasser’s other career highlights include being the chairperson of the diversity committee for the Casting Society of America. She also served as a member of the Television Academy.
Finally, Goldwasser bagged 11 nominations and 2 wins at the CSA Artios Award. She also earned a Heller Award nomination for Casting Director of the Year.
