Mike Fenton, casting director for Steven Spielbergs E.T. and Back to the Future, dies at 85 – USA TODAY
Mike Fenton, the casting director behind some of Hollywood's most beloved films including the "Back to the Future" movies, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" and "The Godfather Part II," has died at age 85.
Fenton racked up an impressive resume casting movie and TV projects for more than 50 years, became a frequent collaborator with filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, and co-founded the Casting Society of America in 1982.
"His remarkable accomplishments and his incredible work in elevating the awareness and appreciation of the craft of casting defines his legacy in the entertainment industry," CSA co-presidents Russell Boast and Rich Mento said in a statement.
Fenton's son Mick told The Hollywood Reporter that he died Wednesday of natural causes at his Los Angeles...