Carol Goldwasser, ‘Hannah Montana’ and ‘Austin & Ally’ Casting Director, Dies at 67
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Mike Barnes
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Renowned casting director Carol Goldwasser, who discovered young talent for hit shows like 'Hannah Montana' and 'Austin & Ally', dies unexpectedly at 67.
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- Goldwasser was known for her signature greeting 'Hi, Doll!' and nurturing the careers of stars like Zac Efron, Khary Payton, and Alison Brie.
- Goldwasser received two Casting Society of America Artios Awards and a nomination for Television Casting Director of the Year during her prolific 20+ year career.
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Carol Goldwasser, Zac Efron, Khary Payton, Alison Brie, Theodore Gekis, Marc Hirschfeld, Diana, Philip, Nala, Ann Maney, Hannah Montana, Austin & Ally, Dog With a Blog, Cousins for Life, Breakdown Services, Fox's Melrose Place, ABC's My So-Called Life, Disney/Touchstone Television, UPN's The Hughleys, NBC's Inside Schwartz, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Casting Society of America, Hannah Montana, Austin & Ally, Dog With a Blog, Cousins for Life