Jonathan Mostow Biography: Age, Wife, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Director Credits
Jonathan Mostow is an American film director, screenwriter and producer best known for his work in action and science-fiction cinema. He made his feature directorial breakthrough with Breakdown and later directed U-571, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Surrogates and The Hunter’s Prayer.
He has also directed episodes of several television series.
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| Name: | Jonathan Mostow |
| Born: | November 28, 1961 (age 64 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Woodbridge, Connecticut, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Jewish American |
| Height: | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Religion: | Judaism |
| Parents: | Mr. George Daniel Mostow, Mrs. Mostow |
| Spouse: | Laurie Sandell |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Occupation: | Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $12 million |
Early life and education
Jonathan Mostow was born on November 28, 1961, in Woodbridge, Connecticut. His father, George Daniel Mostow, was a prominent mathematician, while his mother worked as a social worker.
He was raised in a Conservative Jewish household.
Mostow attended Harvard University, where he developed his interest in filmmaking. He also trained at the American Repertory Company and the Lee Strasberg Institute, strengthening his background in theatre and dramatic storytelling.
Career
Jonathan Mostow began making films at a young age and directed the horror-comedy Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers in 1989. He later directed the television film Flight of Black Angel before achieving his major breakthrough in 1997 when he directed and co-wrote the thriller Breakdown, starring Kurt Russell.
His career grew considerably after Breakdown. He directed the submarine war thriller U-571 in 2000, followed by Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines in 2003.
He later directed the science-fiction thriller Surrogates starring Bruce Willis in 2009 and The Hunter’s Prayer in 2017.
He has also worked as a producer on projects including The Game, Hancock and Playing for Keeps, while directing television episodes for From the Earth to the Moon, The Last Ship and Accused.
Awards and honors
- Saturn Award nomination — Best Director for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- Online Film & Television Association nomination — Best Director for Breakdown
Personal life
Jonathan Mostow is 64 years old and has been married to writer Laurie Sandell since October 7, 2018. The couple met through JDate in 2014 before marrying several years later.
Mostow has generally kept his family life private, and publicly available information does not establish any children. His height is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in).
Net worth
Jonathan Mostow has an estimated net worth of $12 million. His wealth has been built primarily from directing, screenwriting and producing films and television projects.
His work on commercially successful productions such as U-571, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Surrogates, alongside his producing credits, has contributed significantly to his career earnings.
Filmography
- Fright Show — 1985
- Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers — 1989
- Flight of Black Angel — 1991
- Breakdown — 1997
- From the Earth to the Moon — 1998
- U-571 — 2000
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines — 2003
- Hancock — 2008
- Surrogates — 2009
- House at the End of the Street — 2012
- Playing for Keeps — 2012
- The Last Ship — 2014
- The Hunter’s Prayer — 2017
- Them — 2021
- Accused — 2023–2024
- Vidaamuyarchi — 2025
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