Jim Garrard
- Casting Director
- Casting Department
- Executive
Actor, Casting Director, Movie and Television Producer,
Label Executive, Celebrity Talent Manager, Entrepreneur, Taste Maker
and most importantly Philanthropist, a BA in Communications from UCLA.
By the age of 14, Garrard was already in the presence of Hollywood royalty, sharing the screen with acting legends like Burt Reynolds and Sally Fields. Acting in numerous Burt Reynolds films. The wide-eyed teen decided to broaden his horizons and try his hand behind the camera. Garrard was brought on as Assistant Casting Director for the Golden Globe nominated film Sharky's Machine, Directed by Burt Reynolds. He soon moved to Los Angeles, at the age of 18, and went on to work his first feature film as Casting Director for Mafia King Pin. He had hit the ground running and there was no stopping him the list of accomplishments goes on and on. True to form, also in 80's, Garrard began his Talent Manager career. Reaping a number of the biggest Disco Divas of all time. It did not take Jim long to realize his true talents lay behind the screens, not only recognizing the talent but, taking them by the hand and leading them to their wildest dreams, all the while realizing his own dreams. Guess that is how you get the title "Hollywood's Youngest Casting Director". Having discovered his deep love of music, Garrard founded DonnaJean Entertainment and DonnaJean Records in 2003.
Garrard continues to produce music and represent the talent that he believes will shed light on positivity and inspire others. He has made it his business to change the world on whatever level and with whatever medium necessary. Garrard lives by a new philosophy by recently becoming a partner with GLAM Magazine and its Founder Houston Andrews to create the first LGBT artist management firm in Hollywood. His years of experience and vast entertainment industry network are the cornerstone of the new DonnaJean Entertainment, proving once more when Jim Garrard sets out to break new ground he will not neglect the original passion for his craft nor the opportunity to give back to others.
By the age of 14, Garrard was already in the presence of Hollywood royalty, sharing the screen with acting legends like Burt Reynolds and Sally Fields. Acting in numerous Burt Reynolds films. The wide-eyed teen decided to broaden his horizons and try his hand behind the camera. Garrard was brought on as Assistant Casting Director for the Golden Globe nominated film Sharky's Machine, Directed by Burt Reynolds. He soon moved to Los Angeles, at the age of 18, and went on to work his first feature film as Casting Director for Mafia King Pin. He had hit the ground running and there was no stopping him the list of accomplishments goes on and on. True to form, also in 80's, Garrard began his Talent Manager career. Reaping a number of the biggest Disco Divas of all time. It did not take Jim long to realize his true talents lay behind the screens, not only recognizing the talent but, taking them by the hand and leading them to their wildest dreams, all the while realizing his own dreams. Guess that is how you get the title "Hollywood's Youngest Casting Director". Having discovered his deep love of music, Garrard founded DonnaJean Entertainment and DonnaJean Records in 2003.
Garrard continues to produce music and represent the talent that he believes will shed light on positivity and inspire others. He has made it his business to change the world on whatever level and with whatever medium necessary. Garrard lives by a new philosophy by recently becoming a partner with GLAM Magazine and its Founder Houston Andrews to create the first LGBT artist management firm in Hollywood. His years of experience and vast entertainment industry network are the cornerstone of the new DonnaJean Entertainment, proving once more when Jim Garrard sets out to break new ground he will not neglect the original passion for his craft nor the opportunity to give back to others.