Jonathan Herman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 (age 52–53) Connecticut, U.S.1 |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2007–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.24
Filmography
- 2015: Straight Outta Compton
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 | |
| NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture - Theatrical | Nominated | |||
| Satellite Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Writers Guild of America Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated |
References
References
- Zeitchik, Steven (August 14, 2015). "'Compton' screenwriter makes the journey straight outta Connecticut". Los Angeles Times.
- Bloom, Nate (February 25, 2016). "The tribe at the Oscars, 2016". Times of Israel.
- Hipes, Patrick (January 14, 2016). "Oscar Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- Jewish Journal: "Writers shrug off bad rap over 'Straight Outta Compton'" by Evan Henerson" February 22, 2016
- Coggan, Devan (January 13, 2016). "John Krasinski, Guillermo del Toro, Ang Lee to announce Oscar nominations". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- "Satellite Awards Nominees Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. December 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- McNary, Dave (January 6, 2016). "'The Martian,' 'Straight Outta Compton' Land Writers Guild Nominations". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2016.