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Jonathan Blair Hensleigh (born February 13, 1959) is an American screenwriter and film director, working primarily in the action-adventure genre, best known for writing films such as Jumanji, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Armageddon, as well as making his own directorial debut with the 2004 comic book action film The Punisher.
Jonathan Hensleigh is a prolific screenwriter in the action/adventure genre, known for Die Hard with a Vengeance, Armageddon, and The Punisher. He also directed and produced several films and music videos, and was married to Gale Anne Hurd.
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Jonathan Hensleigh is a prolific screenwriter of action/adventure films, such as Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Rock, and Armageddon. He also wrote The Punisher, but left the sequel due to creative differences and budget cuts.
- February 13, 1959
Aug 11, 2021 · The writer and director of The Ice Road, a film starring Liam Neeson and Laurence Fishburne, talks about his love of action movies, his practical shoot in Canada, and his cinematographer Tom Stern. He also reveals how he secured Neeson for the lead role and how he adapted the concept from Wages of Fear.
Jan 16, 2024 · The sequel to the 2021 indie hit “The Ice Road” will change the location from Canada to Nepal and film in Victoria, Australia. Director Jonathan Hensleigh returns with Liam Neeson and other cast members, and the production will receive financial support from the state government.
Mar 5, 2004 · Jonathan Hensleigh, the writer and director of The Punisher, talks about his career, his approach to screenwriting, and his decision to direct. He also reveals his involvement with Hulk, Jumanji, and other projects.