Jonathan Ames

Acting

Jonathan Ames

Born March 23, 1964 · New York, NY, USA (age 62)

Jonathan Ames (born March 23, 1964) is an American author who has written a number of novels and comic memoirs, and is the creator of two television series, Bored to Death (HBO) and Blunt Talk (STARZ). In the late '90s and early 2000s, he was a columnist for the New York Press for several years, and became known for self-deprecating tales of his sexual misadventures. He also has a long-time intere…

Known For

You Were Never Really HereYou Were Never Really Here · 2017
You Were Never Really Here
6.52017
MovieCrimeDrama
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
Guilty by SuspicionGuilty by Suspicion · 1991
Guilty by Suspicion
6.51991
MovieDramaThriller
Owing to his alleged involvement with communist parties, film director David Merrill is forbidden from working in Hollywood. He decides to fight for his rights and faces numerous challenges.
The Great Buck HowardThe Great Buck Howard · 2008
The Great Buck Howard
6.02008
MovieComedy
When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.
Good PostureGood Posture · 2019
Good Posture
5.22019
MovieDramaComedy
A lazy and beautiful young woman uses men to make her life easier, until she pushes one too far, forcing her to discover that she can live a better life by taking responsibility for herself.
The Extra ManThe Extra Man · 2010
The Extra Man
5.82010
MovieComedy
A man who escorts wealthy widows in New York's Upper East Side takes a young aspiring playwright under his wing.
American LoserAmerican Loser · 2007
American Loser
5.22007
MovieDramaComedy
A dramatic comedy about a self-induced attention-deficit disordered, learning disabled, Tourette's syndrome suffering, balance impaired, ex-alcoholic young man from the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the gold-digging girl who inspires him to try to get it together.
Satan, Hold My HandSatan, Hold My Hand · 2013
Satan, Hold My Hand
2013
Movie
Two innocent catholic school girls are abducted by a group of stoner Satanists and prepared for the ultimate sacrifice. Unfortunately, Satan isn't as evil as they imagined.
All the Rage (Saved by Sarno)All the Rage (Saved by Sarno) · 2016
All the Rage (Saved by Sarno)
8.02016
MovieDocumentary
America is experiencing an epidemic of pain. One man has the answer to the problem yet the medical establishment has ignored him. For nearly 50 years, Dr. John Sarno has been single-handedly battling the pain epidemic by focusing on the mind-body connection and the nature of stress and the manifestation of physical ailments. With a renowned practice in rehabilitative medicine at NYU he is also a bestselling author of numerous books that deal with psychosomatic disorders. Filmmaker Michael Galinsky's family has a long history with Dr. Sarno and their experience will be woven into the fabric of the film, alongside well known patients, including Howard Stern, John Stossel, Jonathan Ames, Larry David, and many others.

Movies

You Were Never Really HereYou Were Never Really Here · 2017
You Were Never Really Here
6.52017
MovieCrimeDrama
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
Guilty by SuspicionGuilty by Suspicion · 1991
Guilty by Suspicion
6.51991
MovieDramaThriller
Owing to his alleged involvement with communist parties, film director David Merrill is forbidden from working in Hollywood. He decides to fight for his rights and faces numerous challenges.
The Great Buck HowardThe Great Buck Howard · 2008
The Great Buck Howard
6.02008
MovieComedy
When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.
Good PostureGood Posture · 2019
Good Posture
5.22019
MovieDramaComedy
A lazy and beautiful young woman uses men to make her life easier, until she pushes one too far, forcing her to discover that she can live a better life by taking responsibility for herself.
The Extra ManThe Extra Man · 2010
The Extra Man
5.82010
MovieComedy
A man who escorts wealthy widows in New York's Upper East Side takes a young aspiring playwright under his wing.
American LoserAmerican Loser · 2007
American Loser
5.22007
MovieDramaComedy
A dramatic comedy about a self-induced attention-deficit disordered, learning disabled, Tourette's syndrome suffering, balance impaired, ex-alcoholic young man from the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the gold-digging girl who inspires him to try to get it together.
Satan, Hold My HandSatan, Hold My Hand · 2013
Satan, Hold My Hand
2013
Movie
Two innocent catholic school girls are abducted by a group of stoner Satanists and prepared for the ultimate sacrifice. Unfortunately, Satan isn't as evil as they imagined.
All the Rage (Saved by Sarno)All the Rage (Saved by Sarno) · 2016
All the Rage (Saved by Sarno)
8.02016
MovieDocumentary
America is experiencing an epidemic of pain. One man has the answer to the problem yet the medical establishment has ignored him. For nearly 50 years, Dr. John Sarno has been single-handedly battling the pain epidemic by focusing on the mind-body connection and the nature of stress and the manifestation of physical ailments. With a renowned practice in rehabilitative medicine at NYU he is also a bestselling author of numerous books that deal with psychosomatic disorders. Filmmaker Michael Galinsky's family has a long history with Dr. Sarno and their experience will be woven into the fabric of the film, alongside well known patients, including Howard Stern, John Stossel, Jonathan Ames, Larry David, and many others.

TV Shows

Curb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your Enthusiasm · 2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.02000
SeriesComedy
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson · 2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.82005
SeriesComedy
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSabrina, the Teenage Witch · 1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
7.81996
SeriesComedyFamily
On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts.
MoonlightingMoonlighting · 1985
Moonlighting
7.51985
SeriesComedyDrama
After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.
Drunk HistoryDrunk History · 2013
Drunk History
6.82013
SeriesComedy
Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America's great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.
Bored to DeathBored to Death · 2009
Bored to Death
7.32009
SeriesComedyCrime
Jonathan Ames, a young Brooklyn writer, is feeling lost. He's just gone through a painful break-up, thanks in part to his drinking, can't write his second novel, and carouses too much with his magazine editor. Rather than face reality, Jonathan turns instead to his fantasies — moonlighting as a private detective — because he wants to be a hero and a man of action.
Blunt TalkBlunt Talk · 2015
Blunt Talk
6.72015
SeriesComedy
A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.