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Jeanine Basinger
Acting

Jeanine Basinger

Born 1936-02-03
Ravenden, Arkansas
Department: Acting

Biography

American film historian who was the Corwin-Fuller professor of film studies at Wesleyan University and the founder and curator of the university's cinematic archives.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jeanine Basinger

American Experience
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American Experience

1988
TMDB3.3
Omnibus
TV
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Omnibus

1967
TMDB3.6
American Masters
TV
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American Masters

1986
TMDB3.5
Biography
TV
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Biography

1987
TMDB3.4
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Movie
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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

2018
TMDB3.5
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words
Movie
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Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words

2015
TMDB3.5
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
Movie
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Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

2003
TMDB3.5
Casting By
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Casting By

2012
TMDB3.5
A Better Way to Die
Movie
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A Better Way to Die

2001
TMDB2.8
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
TV
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Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

2010
TMDB2.7

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (30 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
William Wyler: Forty Takes WillyWilliam Wyler: Forty Takes WillySelfMovie2025
Frank Capra: Mr. AmericaFrank Capra: Mr. AmericaSelf - Film Historian and Founder of the Frank Capra ArchiveMovie2023
Dean Martin: King of CoolDean Martin: King of CoolSelfMovie2021
An American Named KazanAn American Named KazanSelfMovie2019
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr StoryBombshell: The Hedy Lamarr StorySelfMovie2018
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own WordsIngrid Bergman: In Her Own WordsSelfMovie2015
Casting ByCasting BySelfMovie2012
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of HollywoodMoguls & Movie Stars: A History of HollywoodSelfTV Series2010
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year1939: Hollywood's Greatest YearSelfMovie2009
Murnau, Borzage and FoxMurnau, Borzage and FoxSelfMovie2008
Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It with YouFrank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It with YouSelfMovie2008
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early CinemaWhy Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early CinemaSelfMovie2007
Frank Capra, Jr. Remembers... 'American Madness'SelfMovie2006
WanderlustWanderlustHerselfMovie2006
Jezebel: Legend of the SouthJezebel: Legend of the SouthSelfMovie2006
The Man Who Came to Dinner: Inside a Classic ComedySelfMovie2006
Old Acquaintance: A Classic Woman's PictureSelfMovie2006
Cary Grant: A Class ApartCary Grant: A Class ApartSelfMovie2004
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles ChaplinCharlie: The Life and Art of Charles ChaplinSelfMovie2003
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a DancerGene Kelly: Anatomy of a DancerSelfMovie2002
A Better Way to DieA Better Way to DieSexton's WifeMovie2001
Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion DaviesCaptured on Film: The True Story of Marion DaviesSelfMovie2001
On CukorOn CukorSelfMovie2000
Clint Eastwood: Out of the ShadowsClint Eastwood: Out of the ShadowsCo-ProducerMovie2000
Frank Capra's American DreamFrank Capra's American DreamSelfMovie1997
American CinemaAmerican CinemaSelfTV Series1994
American ExperienceAmerican ExperienceSelfTV Series1988
BiographyBiographySelf - Film HistorianTV Series1987
American MastersAmerican MastersSelfTV Series1986
OmnibusOmnibusSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967