| Who is it? | Producer, Location Management |
| Birth Day | October 16, 1967 |
| Dede Gardner age | 56 YEARS OLD |
| Education | B.A. Columbia University |
| Occupation | Movie producer |
| Known for | President of Plan B Entertainment |
Dede Gardner, a reputable producer and location management expert, has gained significant success throughout her career. As of 2024, her estimated net worth stands at an impressive $1.6 million. Born in 1967, Gardner has dedicated herself to the film industry, working tirelessly to create remarkable productions and ensure seamless shooting locations. Her immense talent and hard work have undoubtedly contributed to her financial success, as she continues to thrive in her multiple roles within the entertainment world.
In 2012, Gardner and her fellow producers were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for The Tree of Life. In 2014, she won the Academy Award for Best Picture for the movie 12 Years a Slave alongside co-producers Brad Pitt, Steve McQueen, Jeremy Kleiner and Anthony Katagas. In 2015, she was nominated once again for the Academy Award for Best Picture for producing Selma alongside fellow producers Oprah Winfrey, Jeremy Kleiner, and Christian Colson. In 2017, she won her second Academy Award for Best Picture for the movie, Moonlight. She becomes the first female producer to win two Academy Awards for Best Picture.
She is the daughter of Dorothy and John Gardner, of Winnetka, Illinois. She graduated cum laude from Columbia College, Columbia University in 1990. Her father is a partner at the Chicago investment bank william Blair & Company; her mother is President of the Michael Reese Health Trust. In 2000, she married Jonathan Boris Berg in an Episcopalian ceremony on Martha's Vineyard.
In 2012, Gardner and her fellow producers were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for The Tree of Life. In 2014, she won the Academy Award for Best Picture for the movie 12 Years a Slave alongside co-producers Brad Pitt, Steve McQueen, Jeremy Kleiner and Anthony Katagas. In 2015, she was nominated once again for the Academy Award for Best Picture for producing Selma alongside fellow producers Oprah Winfrey, Jeremy Kleiner, and Christian Colson. In 2017, she won her second Academy Award for Best Picture for the movie, Moonlight. She becomes the first female Producer to win two Academy Awards for Best Picture.
