Jonathan, one of the most prolific screenwriters in the action/adventure genre, embarked on his career by crafting episodes of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) for the esteemed George Lucas and ABC. His early work laid the foundation for a prolific career, marked by the writing of Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995),a film that originated from his original spec script, "Simon Says".
Following the success of Die Hard with a Vengeance, Jonathan continued to make his mark on the film industry by writing Jumanji (1995). However, his script for The Saint (1997) underwent significant rewrites, a experience that would later influence his approach to collaboration.
It was during this period that Jonathan formed a lasting working relationship with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, with whom he would collaborate on numerous projects beginning in 1996. This partnership would yield significant success, including the re-write of The Rock (1996),a film for which Jonathan received no official credit, despite his significant contributions.
In an effort to rectify this situation, Jonathan pursued arbitration through the Writers Guild of America, a testament to his dedication to his craft and his commitment to receiving fair recognition.
Jonathan's subsequent work included uncredited re-writes for Con Air (1997) and Gone in 60 Seconds (2000),as well as executive producer credits for both films. His original idea for Armageddon (1998) would go on to become the highest-grossing film worldwide, a feat he would also achieve with Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995).
Throughout his career, Jonathan has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to changing circumstances and collaborate with others to produce high-quality, successful films. His dedication to his craft and his perseverance in the face of adversity have earned him a reputation as one of the most respected and prolific screenwriters in the action/adventure genre.
