Patty Jenkins Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Patricia Lea Jenkins, known professionally as Patty Jenkins, is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for directing the critically acclaimed debut feature Monster (2003) and the blockbuster superhero films Wonder Woman (2017) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).

Her work has earned her major awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, and she broke records as the director of the highest-grossing live-action film directed by a woman at the time of Wonder Woman‘s release.

Patty Jenkins
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Real Name:	Patricia Lea Jenkins
Stage Name:	Patty Jenkins
Born:	24 July 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	George Air Force Base, Victorville, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.70 m
Parents:	William T. Jenkins and Emily Roth
Siblings:	Elaine Roth, Jessica Jenkins
Spouse:	Sam Sheridan (m. 2007)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	1
Occupation:	Film director, screenwriter, producer
Net Worth:	$25 million

Early Life and Education

Patty Jenkins came into the world on 24 July 1971 at George Air Force Base in Victorville, California, to parents William T. Jenkins, a U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot who earned a Silver Star in the Vietnam War, and Emily Roth, an environmental scientist.

She has an older sister, Elaine Roth, and a younger sister, Jessica Jenkins. Due to her father’s military career, the family moved frequently during her early years, living in places including Thailand and Germany before settling in Lawrence, Kansas, where she attended school through her junior year of high school.

She later completed high school in the Washington, D.C., area. Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from The Cooper Union in 1993 and a Master of Fine Arts in directing from the American Film Institute’s AFI Conservatory in 2000. She is of American origin with German, Welsh, English, and Norwegian ancestry, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Patty Jenkins began her professional path after studying painting, transitioning into film by working for eight years as an assistant camera person and focus puller on commercials and music videos.

She then attended the AFI Conservatory, where she directed short films including Velocity Rules (2001). Her feature debut came with Monster (2003), a biographical crime drama about serial killer Aileen Wuornos starring Charlize Theron.

The film earned widespread critical praise, with Roger Ebert naming it the best film of 2004, and Jenkins won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature along with the Franklin J. Schaffner Award from the AFI.

Following Monster, Jenkins directed episodes of television series such as Arrested Development and Entourage, as well as the pilot and finale of AMC’s The Killing, for which she received a Primetime Emmy nomination and won a Directors Guild of America Award.

She also directed a segment of the television film Five. Her career reached new heights when she was hired to direct Wonder Woman (2017), the first major superhero film directed by a woman. The movie became a critical and commercial success, grossing over $820 million worldwide and setting records for the highest-grossing live-action film directed by a woman.

Jenkins returned to the franchise with Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), which she also co-wrote and produced. She has continued developing projects, including work on television series such as I Am the Night, while advocating for greater opportunities for women in filmmaking.

Her ability to blend character-driven storytelling with large-scale spectacle has established her as one of the most prominent directors of her generation.

Social Media

• Twitter/X Handle: @PattyJenks

Personal Life

Patty Jenkins is married to Sam Sheridan, a former firefighter, author, and producer whom she wed in 2007. The couple has one son, Asa. They reside in Santa Monica, California, and maintain a relatively private family life while balancing professional commitments in the film industry.

Filmography

• Monster (2003)
• Wonder Woman (2017)
• Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Net Worth

Patty Jenkins has an estimated net worth of $25 million, accumulated primarily through her successful career as a film director and screenwriter.

Her earnings stem from directing high-profile projects including Monster and the Wonder Woman films, along with television work, producing fees, and related industry opportunities that have contributed to her long-term financial growth.

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