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Directing
Jonathan Lynn
Jonathan Lynn is best known for Yes Minister, Yes, Prime Minister, The Good Life and On the Buses. Jonathan Lynn was born on April 3, 1943. Jonathan Lynn is 83 years old (born April 3, 1943).
- Born
- April 3, 1943 (83 years old)
- Place of birth
- Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Biography
Jonathan Lynn (born 3 April 1943) is an English stage and film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is known for directing the comedy films such as Clue, Nuns on the Run, My Cousin Vinny, and The Whole Nine Yards. He also co-created and co-wrote the television series Yes Minister.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2026The One About Matthew PerrySelf - Director, "The Whole Nine Yards"
- 2013Yes, Prime MinisterWriter
- 1990Ferris BuellerDirector
- 1986Yes, Prime MinisterWriter
- 1984DianaTwining
- 1982American PlayhouseGordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
- 1980Yes MinisterWriter
- 1979Question TimeHimself - Panellist
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekGaston
- 1975The Good LifeWindow Cleaner
- 1975My Brother's Keeper
- 1972ColditzBergman
- 1972Doctor in ChargeDanny Hooley
- 1972Romany JonesWriter
- 1969Doctor in the House
- 1969On the BusesWriter
- 1968The Jazz AgeHarry Plant
- 1968Nearest and DearestWriter
- 1967Twice a Fortnight
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jonathan Lynn been in?
Jonathan Lynn is best known for Yes Minister, Yes, Prime Minister, The Good Life and On the Buses.
When was Jonathan Lynn born?
Jonathan Lynn was born on April 3, 1943. (Bath, Somerset, England, UK)
How old is Jonathan Lynn?
Jonathan Lynn is 83 years old (born April 3, 1943).
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