Jonathan Lynn Biography

Fast Facts

• Nine years after its release, his film "Distinguished Gentleman" received a Special Award from the Political Film Society
• In 2004 he was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival
• Played Motel the tailor in the West End production of "Fiddler on the Roof," which was later recorded by CBS
• When casting for the film "My Cousin Vinny" he discovered new actress Marisa Tomei, who later won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film
• Paired with Antony Jay, the two wrote "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister," which was later produced by BBC
• Received a law degree from Cambridge before he began his acting career