Jennifer Todd


Jennifer Todd is an American film and television producer. She has a first look film deal at MGM Studios and is partnered with Thomas Kail in an exclusive television deal with 20th Television. She co-produced the 89th and 90th Academy Awards with Michael De Luca. She was nominated for an Emmy for producing both shows.
She previously served as President of Pearl Street Films, the production company of actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

Life and career

Todd was born in Los Angeles, California. Her credits include the three Austin Powers films, Boiler Room, Prime, Must Love Dogs, and Memento, for which she won an Independent Spirit Award for producing. Jennifer has produced alongside her sister, Suzanne Todd, also a producer. She produces the Showtime series "City on a Hill" starring Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge which aired its second season in 2021. She also produced "The Way Back" for WB starring Ben Affleck that was released 2020.
Todd also produced Across the Universe, starring Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess and directed by Julie Taymor, as well as The Accidental Husband, directed by Griffin Dunne, starring Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. She produced the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton.
Todd is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as well as the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2018 she was elected to the Board of Governors as a Governor for the Producers Branch.

Awards

89th Oscars nominated for Emmy, Outstanding Special Class Program
90th Oscars nominated for Emmy, Outstanding Special Class Program
If These Walls Could Talk 2, cast and creators awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award in recognition of excellence and innovation in a creative work that have enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television.
Memento, nominated for two Academy Awards in 2002; won three Independent Spirit Awards including Best Feature.
Across the Universe, nominated for a 2008 Academy Award ; nominated for a Golden Globe

Personal life

Todd has two sons with her husband, actor Chris Messina.

Filmography

She was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.

Film

;Miscellaneous crew
YearFilmRole
1988Lucky StiffAssistant to director
1989Lethal Weapon 2Assistant: Joel Silver
1990Die Hard 2Assistant: Joel Silver
1990The Adventures of Ford FairlaneAssistant: Joel Silver

;Thanks
YearFilmRole
2010MonogamySpecial thanks
2014Alex of VeniceSpecial thanks

Television

;Miscellaneous crew
YearTitleRole
1989−92Tales from the CryptAssistant: Joel Silver