Jonathan Lynn

Jonathan Adam Lynn was born April 3, 1943 in Bath (Somerset, United Kingdom). Prior to embark on the path of an actor, he graduated from Cambridge, a degree in jurisprudence. While studying at the University of Jonathan Lynn became a member of the prestigious club Futlayt, took part in the performances of the satirical revue. And soon he was playing in the orchestra of the West End, appeared on the London stage, appearing in various roles on stage and on television. However, Lynn has acquired great fame as a theatrical and television director, and delivered them to the performances more than once been awarded the professional awards. He is known also as the creator of the popular British television series Yes, Minister! " and "Yes, Prime Minister!". In 1973, Jonathan Lynn's debut as a film scriptwriter "The Internecine Project", in which the main roles played by James Coburn, Lee Grant and Keenan Wynn. In 1976 saw the release of his first novel, "A Proper Man"; later came out and other books, three of them are on the list of national bestsellers.
In 1985, Jonathan Lynn's debut as a filmmaker, putting detective comedy "evidence" ( "Clue"). In the comedy film festival in Switzerland picture Lynn "Nuns on the Run" was awarded the prize "Golden rod". Luck as commercial. So creative, has become a comedy producer for "My Cousin Vinny" with Danny DeVito in the title role. Marisa Tomei for this film won the Oscar as Best Supporting Actress. Also in 1992, screens out a satirical painting by Lynn "The Distinguished Gentleman", in which the main role played Eddie Murphy. Among the other films the director can be called "Greedy" ( "Greedy") with Kirk Douglas and Michael J. Fox, "Sergeant Bilko" with Steve Martin, "Process and error" with Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels and Charliz Theron. In 2000, screens out criminal comedy "The Whole Nine Yards" with Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry and Rosanna Arquette.