Jonathan Marc Sherman

Acting

Jonathan Marc Sherman

Born 1968-10-10 · United States

Jonathan Marc Sherman (born October 10, 1968) is an American playwright, poet, actor, screenwriter and film producer. He submitted plays for several years to Young Playwrights Inc.'s National Playwrights Competition before they did a staged reading of his one-act, Serendipity and Serenity in 1987, followed by a full production of his next play, Women and Wallace (1988). Sherman was one of the founders of Malaparte Theater Company.

Acting credits

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7.6

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

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2021

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7.3

Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.

Quiz Show

1994

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6.3

Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.

Blaze

2018

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NR

When an on stage rape scene sparks an offstage affair, the line between reality and fiction becomes blurred.

The Limbo Room

2006

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5.5

A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.

The Hottest State

2007

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6.0

Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem.

The Baxter

2005

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6.7

A quirky and inspirational documentary film on the philosophical approach to the life and work of character actor, Austin Pendleton.

Starring Austin Pendleton

2016

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7.0

To the children of the rich, survival is just as difficult as it is for everyone else--but in their own trouble-filled minds, finding a reason to live can be hardest.

Pigeonholed

1999

Behind the camera