Bernard Telsey
Also known as Bernie Telsey, Bernard Tesley
Bernard Telsey is a casting director known for shaping the ensemble casts of major film and television productions. Working under the names Bernie Telsey and Bernard Tesley, Telsey has contributed to projects across genres, selecting actors for roles that range from musical fantasy to drama.
Biography
Bernard Telsey is a casting director known for shaping the ensemble casts of major film and television productions. Working under the names Bernie Telsey and Bernard Tesley, Telsey has contributed to projects across genres, selecting actors for roles that range from musical fantasy to drama. Telsey’s filmography includes multiple high-profile titles where casting plays a pivotal role in the storytelling, such as Into the Woods, Mary Poppins Returns, and Wicked, as well as earlier work in projects like Across the Universe and Paranoid Park. The breadth of Telsey’s credits spans studio-backed musicals, adaptations, and original productions, indicating a career focused on assembling performers for both screen and stage.
Telsey’s work extends to live television events and fantasy-driven narra…





