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American screenwriter
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Male
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(Connecticut, USA)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Jonathan Herman (born 1973) is an American screenwriter, best known for his work in Straight Outta Compton for which he received numerous award nominations, including Best Original Screenplay at the 88th Academy Awards. Herman is Jewish.
Filmography
- 2015: Straight Outta Compton
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Straight Outta Compton | Nominated | ||
| NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture - Theatrical | Nominated | |||
| Satellite Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Writers Guild of America Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated |