American film producer and writer (born 1968)
Gina Matthews
Born Alma mater University of Oregon Occupation(s) Film and television producer Years active 1998–present Spouse Grant Scharbo[ 1]
Gina Matthews is an American film and television producer and writer, whose credits include the horror film Urban Legend , What Women Want , 13 Going on 30 , and Isn't It Romantic .
Biography
Matthews was born in San Francisco and raised in Eugene, Oregon .[ 2] Her mother, Yolanda, was an Italian immigrant, originally from Naples , and her father worked as a butcher .[ 2] Matthews graduated from North Eugene High School in 1986 before earning a degree from the University of Oregon in 1990.[ 3]
Career
After relocating to Los Angeles, Matthews produced her first film, the cult slasher film Urban Legend (1998), which she developed with writer Silvio Horta .[ 2] For 1999's Summer's End , Matthews won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special, shared with co-producers Frank Siracusa, Connie Tavel, and Patrick Whitely.[ 4]
In 2003, Matthews produced the unaired pilot for FX titled Fubar , concerning military recruits at the U.S.-Mexico border.[ 5] The following year, she produced the romantic comedy 13 Going on 30 (2004), starring Jennifer Garner .[ 3] In 2008, she produced the television pilot The Oaks ,[ 6] and the television film Blue Blood , directed by Brett Ratner .[ 7] In 2019, Matthews produced the comedy film Isn't It Romantic , starring Rebel Wilson .[ 8]
She is the founder, alongside her husband, producer Grant Scharbo, of Little Engine Productions .[ 9]
Filmography
Producer
Writer
References
^ David, Mark (May 24, 2018). "Producers Grant Scharbo and Gina Matthews List Hollywood Hills Villa" . Variety . Penske Media Corporation . Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b c Harris, Danielle; Matthews, Gina (2018). Legendary Score . Urban Legend (Blu-ray ; disc 2). Extended Interviews: Part 2 . Scream Factory .
^ a b Baker, Mark (April 23, 2004). "A Moment Made for a Movie" . The Register-Guard . Eugene, Oregon – via The Free Library.
^ a b Adalian, Josef (December 2, 2002). "Feature duo turning on TV" . Variety . Penske Business Media . Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b Terrace, Vincent (10 January 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Pilots, 1937–2012 . Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p. 16000. ISBN 978-1-476-60249-3 .
^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 4, 2007). "Reilly books high-concept drama 'Oaks' " . The Hollywood Reporter . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (September 12, 2007). " 'Blood' brothers: NBC, Ratner in cop business" . The Hollywood Reporter . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ McNary, Dave (March 22, 2017). "Rebel Wilson's Romantic Comedy Draws Director Todd Strauss-Schulson" . Variety . Penske Business Media . Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b Hipes, Patrick (June 7, 2016). " 'Saints And Strangers' Producers Ink First-Look Deal With ITV Studios Group" . Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation . Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b c d "Gina Matthews Filmography" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b c d e f "Gina Matthews" . FilmReference.com . Advameg, Inc. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b c "Gina Matthews Filmography" . AllMovie . Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b "Gina Matthews Credits" . TV Guide . NTVB Media. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
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