Nina Wolarsky
Nina Wolarsky | |
|---|---|
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Employer | Plan B Entertainment |
Nina Wolarsky is an American film and television producer and media executive.
Biography
Wolarsky attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1997.[1] She worked as a senior VP of development at Smokehouse Pictures, where she executive produced George Clooney's The Ides of March (2011) and Ben Affleck's Argo (2012).[2] In 2012, she left Smokehouse and joined Netflix to oversee production and development of the platform's original series.[3][4] She later departed Netflix in 2020.[5][6][7] In 2023, she joined Plan B Entertainment as the company's President of Television.[8][9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | P.S. | Associate producer | [10] |
| 2006 | The Night Listener | Associate producer | [11] |
| 2007 | Evening | Co-producer | [12] |
| 2008 | Revolutionary Road | Co-executive producer | [13] |
| 2011 | The Ides of March | Executive producer | [14] |
| 2012 | Argo | Executive producer | [15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Crown | 10 episodes; executive producer | [16] |
| 2016 | The OA | 8 episodes; executive producer | [17] |
| 2025 | Adolescence | 4 episodes; executive producer | [18] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Independent Spirit Awards | 2026 | Best New Scripted Series | Adolescence | Won | [19] |
| Gotham TV Awards | 2025 | Breakthrough Limited Series | Won | [20] | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 2025 | Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series | Won | [21] | |
| Producers Guild of America Awards | 2026 | Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television | Won | [22] |
References
- ^ Prendergast, John, ed. (May 2024). "Alumni | Obituaries" (PDF). The Pennsylvania Gazette. Vol. 122, no. 5. Philadelphia: Penn Alumni. p. 74. ISSN 1520-4650. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 30, 2009). "Smokehouse defecting to Sony". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Bond, Paul (September 6, 2012). "Smoke House's Nina Wolarsky to Join Netflix (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Wallenstein, Andrew (September 7, 2012). "Netflix hires Smoke House exec to oversee originals". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 23, 2020). "Nina Wolarsky Steps Down As Netflix VP Original Series – Drama". Deadline. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Thorne, Will (October 23, 2020). "Netflix Original Series Exec Nina Wolarsky Exits Amid Continued Reshuffle". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn (October 23, 2020). "Nina Wolarsky Becomes Latest Netflix Exec to Depart Streamer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2023). "Plan B Entertainment Taps Nina Wolarsky As President Of Television". Deadline. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (September 28, 2023). "Plan B's Jeremy Kleiner Talks Int'l Ambitions; Bong Joon-Ho's 'Mickey 17'; Need For Idealism & Optimism In Volatile Market – San Sebastian". Deadline. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Rooney, David (March 17, 2003). "Kidd's 'P.S.' in the mail at Hart Sharp". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Rooney, David (January 22, 2006). "The Night Listener". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Rooney, David (June 28, 2004). "UA will be in for 'Evening'". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (November 17, 2008). "Revolutionary Road". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Chang, Justin (August 31, 2011). "The Ides of March". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (February 1, 2013). "Argo: A taste of the old school". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ White, Peter (March 1, 2021). "'The Crown' Drama Win Helps Netflix Series Knight Another Royal Night, Peter Morgan Calls Golden Globes "Most Fun" Awards". Deadline. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Sharma, Dhruv (December 21, 2025). "9 Years Ago, Netflix Quietly Released The Best Mind-Bending Spiritual Sci-Fi Original". ScreenRant. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (July 22, 2024). "Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty & Ashley Walters Board One-Shot Netflix Series 'Adolescence' From 'Boiling Point' Creators, Warp Films & Brad Pitt's Plan B". Deadline. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Oganesyan, Natalie (February 16, 2026). "'Train Dreams' Wins Best Feature; 'Sorry, Baby' Awarded Best Screenplay; 'Adolescence' Takes Home Four Trophies — Spirit Awards Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (June 3, 2025). "Gotham TV Awards: 'Adolescence' Sweeps Limited Series Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Shachat, Sarah (September 14, 2025). "'Adolescence' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series". IndieWire. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (March 1, 2026). "PGA award-winning producers of 'One Battle After Another' hail WB team amid industry contraction". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 5, 2026.