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Jonathan Demme

Bio: Robert Jonathan Demme (February 22, 1944 – April 26, 2017) was an American filmmaker, producer and screenwriter. He was best known for directing The Silence of the Lambs, which won him the Academy Award for Best Director

Born: Tue, Feb 22 1944

Birthplace: Baldwin, Long Island, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Apr 26 2017

Jonathan Demme is 73 years old

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Suspiria

Jonathan Demme would have been no older than 73 in Suspiria as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2018

Vox Lux

Jonathan Demme would have been no older than 73 in Vox Lux as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2018

Phantom Thread

Jonathan Demme would have been no older than 73 in Phantom Thread as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2017

The Power of Rock

Jonathan Demme would have been no older than 73 in The Power of Rock as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 2017

Protection Not Protest: The People of Standing Rock

Jonathan Demme was 72 in Protection Not Protest: The People of Standing Rock as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 2016

Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids

Jonathan Demme was 72 in Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 2016

Ricki and the Flash

Jonathan Demme was 71 in Ricki and the Flash as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 2015

Another Telepathic Thing

Jonathan Demme was 71 in Another Telepathic Thing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 2015

Deep Time

Jonathan Demme was 71 in Deep Time as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 2015

The Center

Jonathan Demme was 71 in The Center as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2015

What's Motivating Hayes

Jonathan Demme was 70 in What's Motivating Hayes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2015

A Master Builder

Jonathan Demme was 70 in A Master Builder as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 2014

Song One

Jonathan Demme was 69 in Song One as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 2014

Enzo Avitabile Music Life

Jonathan Demme was 69 in Enzo Avitabile Music Life as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2013

Gimme the Loot

Jonathan Demme was 68 in Gimme the Loot as 'Presenter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012

Neil Young Journeys

Jonathan Demme was 68 in Neil Young Journeys as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2012

I'm Carolyn Parker

Jonathan Demme was 67 in I'm Carolyn Parker as 'Cinematography, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 2011

Joe and Linda Flooded Out of Holy Cross

Jonathan Demme was 66 in Joe and Linda Flooded Out of Holy Cross as 'Director of Photography, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 2010

Neil Young Trunk Show

Jonathan Demme was 65 in Neil Young Trunk Show as 'Producer, Music, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 2009

Crude Independence

Jonathan Demme was 64 in Crude Independence as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2009

Rachel Getting Married

Jonathan Demme was 64 in Rachel Getting Married as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 2008

Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains

Jonathan Demme was 63 in Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2007

Neil Young: Heart of Gold

Jonathan Demme was 61 in Neil Young: Heart of Gold as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2006

The Manchurian Candidate

Jonathan Demme was 60 in The Manchurian Candidate as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004

The Agronomist

Jonathan Demme was 60 in The Agronomist as 'Producer, Cinematography, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2004

Beah: A Black Woman Speaks

Jonathan Demme was 60 in Beah: A Black Woman Speaks as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 2004

Adaptation.

Jonathan Demme was 58 in Adaptation. as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2002

The Truth About Charlie

Jonathan Demme was 58 in The Truth About Charlie as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002

Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000

Jonathan Demme was 57 in Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 2001

Maangamizi: The Ancient One

Jonathan Demme was 56 in Maangamizi: The Ancient One as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 2001

The Opportunists

Jonathan Demme was 56 in The Opportunists as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 17 2000

Storefront Hitchcock

Jonathan Demme was 54 in Storefront Hitchcock as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1998

Beloved

Jonathan Demme was 54 in Beloved as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1998

Shadrach

Jonathan Demme was 54 in Shadrach as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1998

Subway Stories

Jonathan Demme was 53 in Subway Stories as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1997

Ulee's Gold

Jonathan Demme was 53 in Ulee's Gold as 'Presenter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1997

Mandela

Jonathan Demme was 52 in Mandela as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1996

That Thing You Do!

Jonathan Demme was 52 in That Thing You Do! as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1996

Devil in a Blue Dress

Jonathan Demme was 51 in Devil in a Blue Dress as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995

Roy Cohn/Jack Smith

Jonathan Demme was 51 in Roy Cohn/Jack Smith as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1995

Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions

Jonathan Demme was 51 in Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1995

One Foot on a Banana Peel, the Other Foot in the Grave: Secrets from the Dolly Madison Room

Jonathan Demme was 50 in One Foot on a Banana Peel, the Other Foot in the Grave: Secrets from the Dolly Madison Room as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1994

Philadelphia

Jonathan Demme was 49 in Philadelphia as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1993

Household Saints

Jonathan Demme was 49 in Household Saints as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1993

Amos & Andrew

Jonathan Demme was 49 in Amos & Andrew as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1993

Cousin Bobby

Jonathan Demme was 48 in Cousin Bobby as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1992

Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules

Jonathan Demme was 47 in Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 1991

The Silence of the Lambs

Jonathan Demme was 46 in The Silence of the Lambs as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1991

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

Jonathan Demme was 46 in Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1990

Miami Blues

Jonathan Demme was 46 in Miami Blues as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1990

Haiti: Dreams of Democracy

Jonathan Demme was 44 in Haiti: Dreams of Democracy as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1988

Married to the Mob

Jonathan Demme was 44 in Married to the Mob as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988

Swimming to Cambodia

Jonathan Demme was 43 in Swimming to Cambodia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1987

Something Wild

Jonathan Demme was 42 in Something Wild as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1986

Trisha Brown's Accumulation with Talking Plus Watermotor

Jonathan Demme was 42 in Trisha Brown's Accumulation with Talking Plus Watermotor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 1986

Stop Making Sense

Jonathan Demme was 40 in Stop Making Sense as 'Director, Writer, Sound Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1984

Swing Shift

Jonathan Demme was 40 in Swing Shift as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1984

Who Am I This Time?

Jonathan Demme was 37 in Who Am I This Time? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1982

Melvin and Howard

Jonathan Demme was 36 in Melvin and Howard as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980

Last Embrace

Jonathan Demme was 35 in Last Embrace as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1979

Citizens Band

Jonathan Demme was 33 in Citizens Band as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1977

Fighting Mad

Jonathan Demme was 31 in Fighting Mad as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1976

Crazy Mama

Jonathan Demme was 31 in Crazy Mama as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975

Caged Heat

Jonathan Demme was 30 in Caged Heat as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1974

Fly Me

Jonathan Demme was 29 in Fly Me as 'Second Unit'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1973

Black Mama, White Mama

Jonathan Demme was 28 in Black Mama, White Mama as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1973

The Hot Box

Jonathan Demme was 28 in The Hot Box as 'Screenplay, Producer, Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1972

Angels Hard as They Come

Jonathan Demme was 27 in Angels Hard as They Come as 'Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1971

Eyewitness

Jonathan Demme was 26 in Eyewitness as 'Music Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1970

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Seven Seconds

Jonathan Demme would have been no older than 73 in Seven Seconds as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 23 2018

Shots Fired

Jonathan Demme was 73+ in Shots Fired as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 2017

The New Yorker Presents

Jonathan Demme was 71+ in The New Yorker Presents as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2016

Enlightened

Jonathan Demme was 67+ in Enlightened as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 2011

A Gifted Man

Jonathan Demme was 67+ in A Gifted Man as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2011

The Killing

Jonathan Demme was 67+ in The Killing as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2011

POV

Jonathan Demme was 44+ in POV as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 1988

Trying Times

Jonathan Demme was 43+ in Trying Times as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1987

American Playhouse

Jonathan Demme was 37+ in American Playhouse as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1982

Columbo

Jonathan Demme was 27+ in Columbo as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971