Jonathan Lynn

Jonathan Lynn

Born: April 3, 1943
in Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Jonathan Lynn (born 3 April 1943) is an English stage and film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is known for directing the comedy films such as Clue, Nuns on the Run, My Cousin Vinny, and The Whole Nine Yards. He also co-created and co-wrote the television series Yes Minister.

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Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Title: Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Character: Self
Released: November 3, 2022
Type: Movie
Clue (1985) has become a cult classic film and is loved by multiple generations. Yet there has never been a documentary created to tell the behind the scenes stories...until now.
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An Accidental Studio
Title: An Accidental Studio
Character: Self
Released: July 12, 2019
Type: Movie
Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and the man who started it all: former Beatle George Harrison.
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Title: Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 2004
Type: Movie
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson. Narrated by Dawn French, the programme includes interviews with many of the comedians and musicians who took part: John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Sting, Lenny Henry and many more. The shows and their stars had a huge effect on modern British comedy. There are few comics today whose careers have not been heavily influenced by the anarchic and surreal humour of these events.
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The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter
Title: The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 2000
Type: Movie
Tribute to the much-loved character actor.
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Greedy
Title: Greedy
Character: Douglas
Released: March 4, 1994
Type: Movie
Meet the McTeagues. They've come to stake a claim in their wealthy uncle's will… only he's not dead yet!
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3 Men and a Little Lady
Title: 3 Men and a Little Lady
Character: Vicar Hewitt
Released: November 21, 1990
Type: Movie
Sylvia's work increasingly takes her away from the three men who help bring up Mary, her daughter. When she decides to move to England and take Mary with her, the three men are heartbroken at losing the two most important females in their lives.
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Into the Night
Title: Into the Night
Character: Tailor
Released: February 22, 1985
Type: Movie
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
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Outside Edge
Title: Outside Edge
Character: Kevin
Released: December 19, 1982
Type: Movie
The local social cricket team are up to bat and sometimes it seems they are one batsman short of of an eleven. There are good secrets and not so good secrets that come to light during the course of the day. Roger is the ultimate captain rallying his troops whilst ignoring his greatest strength, Miriam, who makes the 'fantastic' teas with or without the 'non-compulsory' help. The days builds to a climax where it seems that everything must change forever. But will it?
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Breaking Glass
Title: Breaking Glass
Character: Radio DJ
Released: October 1, 1980
Type: Movie
Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
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Title: Question Time
Character: Himself - Panellist
Released: September 25, 1979
Type: TV
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
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The Knowledge
Title: The Knowledge
Character: Ted Margolies
Released: January 1, 1979
Type: Movie
Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.
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Dinner at The Sporting Club
Title: Dinner at The Sporting Club
Character: Cyril Benson
Released: November 7, 1978
Type: Movie
John Thaw plays Vinny Mathews a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience as to whether or not to provide a fighter for a Sporting Club promotion, a fighter he knows is unfit against an opponent who is way out of his league. However Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served!
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Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Title: Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Character: Himself
Released: December 29, 1976
Type: Movie
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to be considered part of the Secret Policeman's Ball series of shows that it inspired, although it pre-dated the first show in the series by three years. The event was organized by a team of three: Monty Python member John Cleese, Amnesty's Assistant Director Peter Luff and Transatlantic Records executive Martin Lewis. It featured the cream of Britain's comedic talent of the era, setting a precedent that would inspire many subsequent Amnesty galas...
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Bar Mitzvah Boy
Title: Bar Mitzvah Boy
Character: Harold
Released: September 14, 1976
Type: Movie
On the eve of his Bar Mitzvah, young Elliot finds that all the grown men in his life are somewhat wanting.
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Title: My Brother's Keeper
Released: September 7, 1975
Type: TV
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Title: The Good Life
Character: Window Cleaner
Released: April 4, 1975
Type: TV
Tom and Barbara Good escape the rat race and pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle in Surbiton, much to the concern, frustration and sometimes envy of their neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter. Entitled ‘Good Neighbors’ when shown in the USA.
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Romance with a Double Bass
Title: Romance with a Double Bass
Character: Leader of the Orchestra
Released: January 1, 1974
Type: Movie
A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
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Title: Colditz
Character: Bergman
Released: October 19, 1972
Type: TV
Colditz is a British television series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974. The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at the supposedly escape-proof Colditz Castle when designated Oflag IV-C during World War II, and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.
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Title: Doctor in Charge
Character: Danny Hooley
Released: April 9, 1972
Type: TV
Doctor in Charge is a British television comedy series based on a set of books by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of doctors. The series follows directly from its predecessor Doctor at Large, and was produced by London Weekend Television in 1972-73. Writers for the Doctor in Charge episodes were David Askey, Graham Chapman, Graeme Garden, George Layton, Jonathan Lynn, Bernard McKenna, Bill Oddie, Phil Redmond and Gail Renard.
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London
Title: London
Character: Servant
Released: December 31, 1971
Type: Movie
Five comedy vignettes: 1) Churchill, 2) Swinging London, 3) Four Clubmen, 4) Stately Homes, 5) Tailors.
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The House That Dripped Blood
Title: The House That Dripped Blood
Released: February 22, 1971
Type: Movie
A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.
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Rumour
Title: Rumour
Released: March 2, 1970
Type: Movie
A hard-bitten newspaper reporter is drawn back into the world of sleaze he had hoped to have left behind, and this time it goes right to the top.
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The Merchant of Venice
Title: The Merchant of Venice
Character: Tubal
Released: December 1, 1969
Type: Movie
A short film directed by Orson Welles based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. While actually completed, it is frequently cited as an unfinished film, though better described as a partially lost film due to the loss of film negatives. A restored and reconstructed version of the film, made by using the original script and composer's notes, premiered at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival alongside Othello as part of the pre-opening ceremonies.
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Title: Doctor in the House
Released: July 12, 1969
Type: TV
The misadventures of a group of medical students.
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Prudence and the Pill
Title: Prudence and the Pill
Character: Chemist's Assistant
Released: May 23, 1968
Type: Movie
Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the chauffeur, a lover, Prudence's husband Gerald, or all of the above?
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Title: Twice a Fortnight
Released: October 21, 1967
Type: TV
Twice a Fortnight is a 1967 British sketch comedy television series with Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Jonathan Lynn and Tony Buffery. Graeme Garden suggested to the director, Tony Palmer, that Michael Palin and Terry Jones be included in the cast and writers of the show.