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Jonathan Stark

b. 1952

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About Jonathan Stark

Born 1952. Jonathan Stark is an American actor, television actor, screenwriter, film producer and television producer.

Gordon Johnston "Jonathan" Stark (born February 16, 1952) is an American television producer, writer, and actor.

Career Stark created, along with his writing partner, Tracy Newman, the sitcom According to Jim and won an Emmy for his co-writing on "The Puppy Episode" in which Ellen DeGeneres's character Ellen Morgan came out of the closet on Ellen in 1997. As an actor, he is best known for playing the vampire bodyguard and servant Billy Cole in Fright Night (1985), Sergeant Krieger in Project X (1987), and Charlie in House II: The Second Story (1987).

Personal life Stark and his wife Linda have been married since May 17, 1992, and have two children.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards 1997, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Ellen, "The Puppy Episode" Nomination, 1998, WGA Award, Episodic Comedy, Ellen, "The Puppy Episode"

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Important facts

Born
16 February 1952, Erie
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, television actor, screenwriter, film producer, television producer
Nationality
United States
Education
McDowell High School
Awards
Emmy Award; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

People in Jonathan Stark's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Emmy
b. 1984
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Ellen DeGeneres
b. 1958
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Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
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Billy Cole
b. 1965
Athletics competitor
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Gordon Johnston
1920 – 2005
Politician

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Astronomer

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan Stark?

actor

When was Jonathan Stark born?

Jonathan Stark was born on 16 February 1952 in Erie.

What is Jonathan Stark's occupation?

Jonathan Stark is an actor, television actor, screenwriter, film producer and television producer.

What nationality is Jonathan Stark?

Jonathan Stark is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jonathan Stark

· Wikidata: Q6274510

· DBpedia: Jonathan Stark (actor)

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