Jonathan Herman
Born1973 (age 49–50)
Connecticut, U.S.[1]
OccupationScreenwriter
Years active2007–present

Jonathan Herman (born 1973)[2] is an American screenwriter, best known for his work in Straight Outta Compton for which he received numerous award nominations, including Best Original Screenplay at the 88th Academy Awards.[3] Herman is Jewish.[2][4]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Award Category Recipients and nominees Work Result Ref
Academy Awards Best Original Screenplay Shared with:
Andrea Berloff
S. Leigh Savidge
Alan Wenkus 		Straight Outta Compton Nominated
[5]
NAACP Image Award Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture - Theatrical Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Original Screenplay Nominated
[6]
Writers Guild of America Awards Best Original Screenplay Nominated
[7]

References

  1. ^ Zeitchik, Steven (August 14, 2015). "'Compton' screenwriter makes the journey straight outta Connecticut". Los Angeles Times.
  2. ^ a b Bloom, Nate (February 25, 2016). "The tribe at the Oscars, 2016". Times of Israel.
  3. ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 14, 2016). "Oscar Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  4. ^ Jewish Journal: "Writers shrug off bad rap over 'Straight Outta Compton'" by Evan Henerson" February 22, 2016
  5. ^ Coggan, Devan (January 13, 2016). "John Krasinski, Guillermo del Toro, Ang Lee to announce Oscar nominations". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  6. ^ "Satellite Awards Nominees Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. December 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  7. ^ McNary, Dave (January 6, 2016). "'The Martian,' 'Straight Outta Compton' Land Writers Guild Nominations". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2016.

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