Nina Jacobson

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Birth Name: Nina Rose Jacobson

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 15, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nina Jacobson is an American film executive. She is the producer of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Hunger Games films, among many others, and founded the production company Color Force. She was president of Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group, a Walt Disney subsidiary.

Nina is the daughter of Sandy and Norman Jacobson. She is married to Jen Bleakley, with whom she has three children. She and producer Bruce Cohen co-founded Out There, a collection of LGBT entertainment industry activists.

Nina’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Jacobson (the son of Louis Jacobson and Gertrude). Joseph was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents.

Nina’s paternal grandmother was named Celia Cohen. Celia was born in Illinois, to German Jewish parents.

Nina’s maternal grandfather was named William M. Gray.

Nina’s maternal grandmother was named Gloria.

Sources: Nina’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Jacobson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Nina’s paternal grandmother, Celia Cohen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Nina’s maternal grandfather, William M. Gray – http://www.legacy.com

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