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Jonathan Demme is an American filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the Academy Award-winning films The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Philadelphia (1993). He has also directed the films Something Wild (1986), Married to the Mob (1988), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Rachel Getting Married (2008), and Ricki and the Flash (2015). Demme was born in Baldwin, Long Island, New York, the son of Dorothy Louise (née Rogers) and Robert Eugene Demme, a public relations executive. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1965 with a degree in theater arts. Demme began his career as a director in the 1970s, directing the documentary film Citizens on Patrol (1977). He then directed the comedy film Handle with Care (1977). He then directed the drama film Melvin and Howard (1980), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Demme's other notable films include the horror film The Silence of the Lambs (1991), which won him the Academy Award for Best Director, the romantic comedy Something Wild (1986), the drama Philadelphia (1993), the biographical drama Rachel Getting Married (2008), and the musical drama Ricki and the Flash (2015). As of 2021, Jonathan Demme's net worth is estimated to be $20 million.

Popular As Robert Jonathan Demme
Occupation director,producer,writer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 22 February, 1944
Birthday 22 February
Birthplace Baldwin, Long Island, New York, USA
Date of death 26 April, 2017
Died Place Manhattan, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Jonathan Demme Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Jonathan Demme height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Who Is Jonathan Demme's Wife?

His wife is Joanne Howard (1987 - 26 April 2017) ( his death) ( 3 children), Evelyn Purcell (1970 - 27 February 1984) ( divorced)

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Wife Joanne Howard (1987 - 26 April 2017) ( his death) ( 3 children), Evelyn Purcell (1970 - 27 February 1984) ( divorced)
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Jonathan Demme Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jonathan Demme worth at the age of 73 years old? Jonathan Demme’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated Jonathan Demme's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)$1,000,000

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Timeline

2000

Member of 'Official Competition' jury at the 53rd Cannes International Film Festival in 2000.

1994

Co-directed the music video Bruce Springsteen: Streets of Philadelphia (1994) with his nephew, Ted Demme.

1991

He was a director and producer, known for The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Rachel Getting Married (2008) and Philadelphia (1993). He was married to Joanne Howard and Evelyn Purcell.

1990

Awarded honorary degree by Wesleyan University (June 3, 1990).

1987

Formed production company Clinica Estetico in 1987 in conjunction with producers Edward Saxon & Peter Saraf.

1986

He and Michael Mann have both directed a Hannibal Lecter film and have also both been involved in a film about Howard Hughes. Mann directed Manhunter (1986) and produced The Aviator (2004), which he was originally to have directed. One of Demme's earliest films was Melvin and Howard (1980), and he later went on to direct The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

1945

Was voted the 45th Greatest Director of all time by Entertainment Weekly.

1944

Jonathan Demme was born on February 22, 1944 in Baldwin, Long Island, New York, USA as Robert Jonathan Demme.