Actor & Director

Jonathan Lynn: Movies & Box Office

films: 23
as director: 9
on screen: 1968–2022
box office: $340M
average score: 44

Born: April 3, 1943 (age 83)
Birthplace: Bath, Somerset, England
Full name: Jonathan Adam Lynn
Citizenship: England
Occupations: Film director, Writer, Producer, Actor
Years active: 1964-present

Biggest hits

The Best Jonathan Lynn Movies

The films of Jonathan Lynn that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Whole Nine Yards (2000) leads with $106M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Jonathan Lynn's Career in Numbers

Jonathan Lynn's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jonathan Lynn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Prudence and the Pill (1968) to Wild Target (2010), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Jonathan Lynn Movies by Decade

1960s 2
1970s 6
1980s 3
1990s 5
2000s 2
2010s 1

The 1970s were Jonathan Lynn's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Jonathan Lynn Movies by Genre

Comedy 8
Drama 3
Tv movie 3
Action 1
Adventure 1
Crime 1
Mystery 1
Romance 1

Comedy is the genre Jonathan Lynn has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (3).

Jonathan Lynn Career Milestones

First film: Prudence and the Pill 1968
Biggest box office hit: The Whole Nine Yards $106M worldwide
Newest film: Wild Target 2010

23 credits

Jonathan Lynn Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jonathan Lynn is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 9 as director and 10 as actor. Rated films average a score of 44. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Jonathan Lynn

Jonathan Lynn Movies as an Actor

Jonathan Lynn in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Jonathan Lynn?

Jonathan Lynn was born in Bath, Somerset, England in 1943 and is 83 years old. Credited on films since 1968, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jonathan Adam Lynn, born on 3 April 1943, is an accomplished English stage and film director, esteemed producer, talented writer, and actor. Born and raised in Bath, Somerset, Lynn is the son of the respected physician Robin Lynn and the talented sculptor Ruth Helen. He graduated from Kingswood School, Bath, post which he studied law at the prestigious Pembroke College, Cambridge where his maternal uncle, the famous Israeli statesman Abba Eban had also studied. Lynn showed an early interest in performing arts and even participated in the Cambridge University Footlights Club revue Cambridge Circus. Lynn started his career in acting with his first West End appearance in a stage production of Green Julia, a performance that even earned him a nomination for the 1965 Plays and Players Award as Most Promising New Actor.

In addition to acting, Lynn also ventured into writing for television sitcoms, where he made significant contributions to series like 'Doctor in the House', 'Doctor at Large', 'Doctor at Sea', and 'Doctor on the Go'. His film appearances have included classic performances in films like Prudence and the Pill, The House that Dripped Blood, Romance with a Double Bass among several others. Lynn made a smooth transition to screenwriting with his first screenplay, The Internecine Project and his career gained further momentum when he started a prolific partnership with Antony Jay, writing for 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'. Lynn's talent transcended mediums when he co-authored books like 'The Complete Yes Minister' and 'The Complete Yes Prime Minister'. His non-fiction work 'Comedy Rules' is a delightful read which perfectly highlights his genius.

Works with

Who Jonathan Lynn Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jonathan Lynn shares the most films with. John Cleese comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Michael Palin (3).

FAQ

Jonathan Lynn: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jonathan Lynn has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jonathan Lynn been in?

Jonathan Lynn is credited on 23 films, from 1968 to 2022. 10 of them as an actor and 9 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jonathan Lynn's highest-grossing movie?

The Whole Nine Yards (2000) is Jonathan Lynn's biggest box office hit, with $106M worldwide, ahead of My Cousin Vinny (1992) ($64.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Jonathan Lynn's movies have made $340M.

Jonathan Lynn's biggest hits

What is the best Jonathan Lynn movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jonathan Lynn's best-rated film is Who Done It: The Clue Documentary (2022) with a score of 44.

Best Jonathan Lynn movies, ranked

How old is Jonathan Lynn?

Jonathan Lynn is 83 years old, born on April 3, 1943 in Bath, Somerset, England.

What is Jonathan Lynn's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jonathan Lynn's filmography is Who Done It: The Clue Documentary (2022), in the role of Self.

Who does Jonathan Lynn work with most often?

Jonathan Lynn shares the most films with John Cleese (4 films), Michael Palin (3 films) and Terry Gilliam (3 films).

The Best Jonathan Lynn Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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