Dede Gardner - Actor Profile

Dede Gardner

Production
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
2Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 16, 1967
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Dede Gardner

Dorcas Wright "Dede" Gardner (born October 16, 1967) is an American film producer. She has been president since the founding of Plan B Entertainment and has been serving as Co-President with Jeremy Kleiner since 2013. She has won Oscars for producing the films 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Moonlight (2016), becoming the first woman to win two Oscars for Best Picture. She has also been nominated in the category for The Tree of Life (2011), Selma (2014), The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), Women Talking (2022), and Nickel Boys (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Colson Whitehead, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Dede Gardner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dede Gardner reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dede Gardner's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Dede Gardner's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Reach for the Stars, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dede Gardner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dede Gardner's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Dede Gardner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Reach for the Stars Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Exploring 'The Tree of Life' Self Hit Similar →

Dede Gardner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dede Gardner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dede Gardner is "Reach for the Stars" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dede Gardner acted in?

Dede Gardner has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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