Names are funny things. You search for one person and end up with three different life stories. Honestly, if you’re asking who is Jill Green, you’re probably hitting a bit of a digital wall because there isn't just one.
Depending on whether you’re into Canadian politics, British television, or West End musical theater, the answer changes completely. It’s kinda wild how one name can span from high-stakes engineering in New Brunswick to casting the biggest shows in London.
Let's break down the three most prominent women named Jill Green so you can actually find the one you’re looking for.
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The Canadian Politician: Jill Green of New Brunswick
For most people in Eastern Canada, the name Jill Green belongs to a high-profile politician and engineer. She’s been a fixture in New Brunswick's public life for the last several years.
Green isn't your typical career politician. She started as a civil engineer, graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 1995. Before she ever stepped foot in the Legislative Assembly, she was a heavy hitter in the business world. She was the CEO of Green Imaging Technologies and was even named one of the Top 50 CEOs in Atlantic Canada by Atlantic Business Magazine.
In 2020, she made the jump to politics, running for the Progressive Conservatives. She won the seat for Fredericton North and immediately got put to work.
Her political resume is pretty dense:
- Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (2020–2022)
- Minister of Service New Brunswick (2022–2023)
- Minister of Social Development (2023–2024)
She was basically the "fixer" for the Blaine Higgs government. If there was a complex department with a lot of moving parts—like housing or infrastructure—she was usually the one handed the keys. However, politics is a fickle game. In the October 2024 general election, she lost her seat to Liberal candidate Luke Randall. It was a big upset.
Right now, she's likely in a transition phase, moving back toward her roots in engineering or business consulting.
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The British TV Powerhouse: Jill Green of Eleventh Hour Films
Now, if you’re a fan of British drama—we’re talking Foyle’s War or Alex Rider—you’re looking for a different Jill Green. This one is a massive deal in the UK television industry.
Jill Green is the founder of Eleventh Hour Films. She’s the kind of person who works behind the scenes to make sure your favorite "prestige" TV shows actually get made. She has a very specific vibe: high-concept, atmospheric, and usually a bit gritty.
She’s been married to the famous author Anthony Horowitz since 1988. They are basically a power couple in the mystery genre. She has executive produced almost all of the TV adaptations of his work. If you’ve seen Magpie Murders or Moonflower Murders, you’ve seen her work.
Interestingly, she recently stepped down as CEO of Eleventh Hour Films in July 2024, moving into a role as Board Chairperson and Strategic Advisor. She’s still the lead Executive Producer on all Horowitz dramas, though. She’s also the person responsible for The American, that 2010 movie starring George Clooney. Not a bad name to have on the CV.
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The West End Kingmaker: Jill Green CDG
Then there’s the third Jill Green. If you’ve ever sat in a theater in London’s West End and wondered how they found such a perfect cast for Dear Evan Hansen or The Lion King, you’re looking for Jill Green CDG.
She is an award-winning Casting Director. In the theater world, she’s basically a legend.
Think about the sheer scale of the shows she’s handled:
- Jersey Boys (she cast the original London production and many tours).
- War Horse (the National Theatre giant).
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
- Disney’s Aladdin.
Just this past year, in 2024, she won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Casting Direction for a show called The Little Big Things. She’s known for finding "truthful" ensembles—actors who don't just hit the notes but actually feel like real people on stage.
Wait, is there a fourth one?
Technically, yes. If you’re coming from the world of academia or dance, you might be thinking of Dr. Jill Green.
She’s a Ph.D. and a professor emeritus from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She spent over 40 years researching "somatics"—which is basically the study of how the mind and body connect through movement. She’s famous in that niche for her work with Kinetic Awareness and helping women with breast cancer use movement as a form of recovery.
How to tell them apart quickly
It's easy to get them mixed up if you just see a headline. Here is the "cheat sheet" to know who is who:
- If the story is about Canadian elections or a bridge being built: It’s Jill Green the Politician.
- If the story mentions Anthony Horowitz or a new spy thriller: It’s Jill Green the Producer.
- If the story is about a West End musical or a "CDG" award: It’s Jill Green the Casting Director.
- If the story is about dance research or "somatics": It’s Dr. Jill Green.
Honestly, all of them are incredibly successful in their own right. It’s just one of those names that seems to attract high-achievers.
If you are trying to reach the Canadian Jill Green for business or political reasons, your best bet is looking through LinkedIn or the New Brunswick PC Party archives, though her official government contact info is now defunct since her 2024 defeat. For the producer or casting director, you’ll find them through their respective agencies, Eleventh Hour Films or The Artists Partnership in London.
To stay updated on the New Brunswick political landscape post-Jill Green, you should follow the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick's official site for new committee appointments. If you're following the British producer, keep an eye on MGM+ or the BBC for her upcoming thriller, Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue.