RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: October 19, 1977

Background: Reitman was born in Montreal, Canada, but moved to Los Angeles with his family when he was a child. His father is "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman, and when Jason was young he had small acting roles and served as an assistant on his father's films. He was a high jumper in high school, and went on to major in English/Creative Writing at the University of Southern California.

Filmography: Though he was offered the opportunity to direct "Dude, Where's My Car?" he declined, opting instead to make a number of short films before making his feature debut in 2005 with the tobacco industry satire "Thank You for Smoking." In 2007 he had even greater success with the hit comedy "Juno," starring Ellen Page in an Oscar-nominated turn as a pregnant teen. After directing episodes of NBC's comedy series "The Office" he received further acclaim for "Up in the Air" (2009), starring George Clooney. This year he reunites with "Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody for the comedy "Young Adult," starring Charlize Theron and Patrick Wilson.

Academy Awards:

Best Picture nomination:
- "Up in the Air" (2010); lost to "The Hurt Locker"

Best Director nominations:
- "Up in the Air" (2010); lost to Kathryn Bigelow ("The Hurt Locker")
- "Juno" (2008); lost to Joel Coen and Ethan Coen ("No Country for Old Men")

Best Adapted Screenplay nomination:
"Up in the Air" (2010); lost to Geoffrey Fletcher ("Precious")

BAFTA Awards: Win - Best Adapted Screenplay ("Up in the Air," 2010). Nomination - Best Picture ("Up in the Air," 2010)

DGA Awards: Nomination - Best Motion Picture Director ("Up in the Air," 2010)

Golden Globe Awards: Win - Best Screenplay ("Up in the Air," 2010). Nomination - Best Director ("Up in the Air," 2010)

Grammy Awards: Win - Best Soundtrack Album ("Juno," 2009)

PGA Awards: Nomination - Best Picture ("Up in the Air," 2010)

WGA Awards: Win - Best Adapted Screenplay ("Up in the Air," 2010). Nomination - Best Adapted Screenplay ("Thank You for Smoking," 2007)