Casting director Jeff Greenberg recently scored his tenth Emmy nomination, this time for his work on the ABC sitcom “Modern Family,” after winning the award last year for the show. But don’t think that means it’s all old hat to the veteran CD, who has worked on such shows as “Cheers,” “Frasier,” and “Ugly Betty.” “It is completely thrilling,” says Greenberg. “It remains a dream come true, every single time. There’s not a blasé moment that happens; it’s really an amazing feeling.”You’ve been with “Modern Family” since the pilot. The cast is made up of a lot of well-known actors, but Eric Stonestreet was new to audiences. How did you find him? Jeff Greenberg: Eric has been auditioning for me for 10 years. About 10 years ago, he tested for a pilot for me called “Say Uncle” that, ironically, Steve Levitan produced. Eric didn’t...
- 8/2/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Jenelle Riley)
- backstage.com
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