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Jonathan Sanger Biography

Birth Name:Jonathan Sanger

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Producer, Director, Assistant director, Production manager, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Helped to create an Educational TV station in Uruguay while working on a special program in the Peace Corps
  • Served as the President of the Performing Arts Council while attending the University of Pennsylvania
  • Attended the Annenberg School of Communications, with an emphasis on documentary filmmaking
  • Became interested in producing when he became a member of The Pennsylvania Players theater group in college
  • Frequently collaborates with Mel Brooks on various projects
  • Has taught filmmaking at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
  • Has worked as an associate editor for the cultural magazine Americás

Awards

  • 1981Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
  • 1981BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: winner
  • 1988Oscar-Best Short Film, Live Action: winner
  • 1988Gold Hugo-Best Short Film: nominated
  • 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2024Best International Feature Film-Feature Film: nominated