Nina Axelrod was born on July 28, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a casting director and actress, known for Motel Hell (1980), Firestarter (1984) and Cobra (1986).amily (4) Spouse Robert Jaffe (21 March 1981 - ?) Children Taliesin Jaffe Parents Joan Axelrod George Axelrod Relatives Jonathan Axelrod (sibling) Trivia (6) Younger sister of Jonathan Axelrod. Daughter of George Axelrod and Joan Axelrod. Granddaughter of Betty Carpenter. Ex-sister-in-law of actress Illeana Douglas. Was considered for the role of "Rachael" in Blade Runner (1982). Mother of Taliesin Jaffe.