Background
Caro Jones (1923-2009) was a Canadian American casting director. She began as a stage actress then worked in theatre casting
before moving into film and television. In her over 4-decade career Jones cast more than 1,000 television programs, pilots,
TV movies, miniseries, and films. Some of her notable credits include Rocky (1976), Green Acres (1968-1971), and The Karate Kid (1984). Jones was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, a member and past governor of the Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences and a charter member of the Casting Society of America and Women in Film.