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Dede Gardner

デデ・ガードナー / でで・がーどなー

American film producer

October 16, 1967 (age 58) ・ Winnetka, Illinois, United States

  • Illinois
  • film producer
  • executive producer

My Take

Dede Gardner is the kind of figure I think deserves far more recognition than the spotlight usually grants producers. As co-president of Plan B, she helped bring difficult, morally serious films like 12 Years a Slave and Moonlight to the screen, and becoming the first woman to win two Best Picture Oscars is a milestone that says everything about her judgment. What I value is her commitment to substance over spectacle, backing stories that challenge audiences rather than simply entertain them. Working from Winnetka roots to the heart of the industry, she quietly shapes film history from behind the camera.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Dede Gardner
Name (Japanese)
デデ・ガードナー
Reading
でで・がーどなー
Born
October 16, 1967 (age 58)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Libra / Goat
Origin
Winnetka, Illinois, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
Private
Agency
Private
Occupation
film producer / executive producer

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
Private

Awards & achievements

  • 2014 Academy Award for Best Picture
  • 2017 Academy Award for Best Picture
  • John Jay Award
  • 2022 Crystal Award

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Dede Gardner born?

Born October 16, 1967 (age 58).

Where is Dede Gardner from?

Dede Gardner is from Winnetka, Illinois, United States.

What does Dede Gardner do?

Dede Gardner works as film producer, executive producer.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Illinois
  • film producer
  • executive producer
Last updated
2026-06-21

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.