Biography
Who is Jonathan Penner?
Early life and education
Jonathan Lindsay Penner was born in New York City in the United States. During his youth, he attended Phillips Academy for his education before beginning his career in the entertainment industry.
Career highlights
Jonathan Penner has worked extensively as a film and television actor. He starred in the film The Last Supper, which he also co-produced. His television credits include roles in the series Rude Awakening and The Naked Truth. He also appeared on Seinfeld, CSI, Arrested Development, and The Nanny.
In addition to acting, he co-produced, co-wrote, and starred in the short film Down on the Waterfront, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. He later co-wrote the script for a re-imagining of The Lone Ranger and the horror film The Bye Bye Man.
Survivor television appearances
Jonathan Penner gained widespread recognition as a contestant on the competitive reality television series Survivor. He first competed on Survivor: Cook Islands, where he became a well-known member of the Rarotonga and Aitutaki tribes before finishing in seventh place. He returned for a second time on Survivor: Micronesia, but was forced to leave the competition early due to a medical evacuation.
He made a third appearance on Survivor: Philippines. During this season, he worked closely with Lisa Whelchel and ultimately finished in seventh place once again. Across his time on the program, he spent a total of days participating in the game.
Personal life and family
Jonathan Penner was married to director Stacy Title from 1991 until her death. The couple lived in Los Angeles, California, and had two children together named Cooper and Ellis. He was introduced to his wife through his friend and fellow actor Jason Alexander.
Birthday and age
Jonathan Penner was born on March 5, 1962, which makes Jonathan 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Jonathan shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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