Jeanine Basinger

Jeanine Basinger is an American film historian known for contributions to film studies and archival work. Born on February 3, 1936 in Ravenden, Arkansas, Basinger has held academic roles in cinema, including serving as the Corwin-Fuller professor of film studies at Wesleyan University. There, Basinger founded and curated the university's cinematic archives, establishing a resource for preserving and studying film history.

Basinger's involvement in cinema includes appearing as Self in the 2012 documentary Casting By, which examines the role of casting directors in the filmmaking process. Through teaching and archival leadership, Basinger has shaped the study of cinema by creating institutional frameworks for research and documentation.