Jonathan Sanger has enjoyed a remarkable 40-year career as a film and theatre producer, boasting an impressive array of accolades, including three Academy Awards, 21 Academy Award nominations, a British Academy Film award, and a French César, to name a few.
Throughout his extensive filmography, Sanger has been involved in the production of a wide range of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including the iconic "The Elephant Man," directed by David Lynch and starring Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt; "Frances," starring Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard; "Without Limits," starring Billy Crudup and Donald Sutherland; "Vanilla Sky," starring Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz; and "The Producers-The Musical," starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.
More recently, Sanger has produced notable films such as "Chapter & Verse," starring Loretta Divine, Daniel Beaty, and Amari Hardwick, and "Marshall," starring Chadwick Boseman, Kate Hudson, Josh Gad, and Sterling K. Brown.
In addition to his work in film, Sanger has also made a significant impact in the world of television, directing over 15 episodic TV shows, including the cult classic "Twin Peaks," "Wiseguy," and "LA Law." He has also directed several movies of the week, written and directed the short film "Peacemaker" for PBS, which won the Houston International Film Festival's first prize for Best Short Subject.
Jonathan Sanger received his BA and Masters in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, where he honed his skills in the field of communications. Prior to his career in entertainment, Sanger spent three years serving in the Peace Corps in South America, where he developed his fluency in Spanish.
As a testament to his dedication and passion for his work, Jonathan Sanger has built a reputation as a respected and accomplished producer, director, and television executive, with a diverse range of credits that span multiple decades and genres.
