Andrea Eastman, ‘The Godfather’ casting director, dies at 86

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Andrea Eastman, a prominent Hollywood casting director and talent agent, has died at the age of 86. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Santa Barbara.

Eastman was a significant figure in the ‘New Hollywood’ era, known for her ability to identify breakout talent. Her casting work included the iconic film ‘The Godfather’, where she worked with Francis Ford Coppola to secure Al Pacino for the role of Michael Corleone and James Caan for Sonny Corleone. She also oversaw the casting for ‘Love Story’, which launched the careers of Ali MacGraw and Tommy Lee Jones, and ‘Goodbye, Columbus’.

Beyond casting, Eastman was a highly successful agent, serving as a senior vice president at International Creative Management (ICM) and working with stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Richard Gere, and Barbra Streisand. In her later years, she was an advocate for animal welfare, establishing a sanctuary for rescued animals and partnering with Robert Redford to support California’s Proposition 6, which outlawed the slaughter of horses.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Eastman established an animal sanctuary for rescued horses and dogs. variety.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Eastman served as a senior vice president at International Creative Management. variety.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Andrea Eastman died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Santa Barbara. glamsham.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Eastman partnered with Robert Redford to campaign for California's Proposition 6. variety.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Eastman discovered actor Tommy Lee Jones for the film Love Story. deadline.com · variety.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Eastman was the casting director for the film The Godfather. glamsham.com · deadline.com · variety.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Eastman helped secure Al Pacino for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather. variety.com