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Jonathan Stark(I)

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"If you love being scared, FRIGHT NIGHT will give you the nightmare of your life!" He's sweet, sexy, and he likes to get in late. You might think he's the perfect neighbour. But before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap, there's something you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red, and straight from the jugular! It's Fright Night, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon as the seductive vampire and William Ragsdale as the frantic teenager struggling to keep Jerry's deadly fangs out of his neck. Only 17-year-old Charley Brewster (Ragsdale) knows Jerry's bloodcurdling secret. When Charley can't get anybody to believe him, he turns to TV horror host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), who used to be the "Great Vampire Killer" of the movies. Can these mortals save Charley and his sweetheart Amy (Amanda Bearse) from the wrathful bloodsucker's toothy embrace? If you love being scared, Fright Night will give you the nightmare of your life! Eureka Classics is proud to present this iconic horror classic in a Special Dual-Format Edition and Limited Edition Dual-Format SteelBook.
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Jonathan Stark was born on 16 February 1952 in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Fright Night (1985), Ellen (1994) and House II: The Second Story (1987). He has been married to Linda since 17 May 1992. They have two children.
BornFebruary 16, 1952
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
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    Known for

    Dorothy Fielding in Fright Night (1985)
    Fright Night
    7.1
    • Billy Cole
    • 1985
    Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, and Clea Lewis in Ellen (1994)
    Ellen
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Producer
    House II: The Second Story (1987)
    House II: The Second Story
    5.4
    • Charlie
    • 1987
    Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Taylor Atelian, and Billi Bruno in According to Jim (2001)
    According to Jim
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Producer

    Credits

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    Producer

    • Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures (2011)
      Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures
      3.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2011–2013
    • Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Taylor Atelian, and Billi Bruno in According to Jim (2001)
      According to Jim
      6.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2001–2008
    • Drew Carey in The Drew Carey Show (1995)
      The Drew Carey Show
      6.9
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 1999–2000
    • Thanks (1999)
      Thanks
      7.9
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 1999
    • Hiller and Diller
      4.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1997–1998
    • Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, and Clea Lewis in Ellen (1994)
      Ellen
      6.1
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • co-executive producer
      • producer
      • 1994–1997
    • Alexandra Wentworth, Chris Browning, Dann Florek, Bruce Greenwood, Adam Hendershott, Steve Hytner, Phill Lewis, Rose Marie, Joe Rogan, Mike Starr, and Sholom Gelt in Hardball (1994)
      Hardball
      5.7
      TV Series
      • co-producer
      • 1994

    Writer

    • Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Taylor Atelian, and Billi Bruno in According to Jim (2001)
      According to Jim
      6.5
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • creator
      • 2001–2009
    • Drew Carey in The Drew Carey Show (1995)
      The Drew Carey Show
      6.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1999
    • Hiller and Diller
      4.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1997
    • Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, and Clea Lewis in Ellen (1994)
      Ellen
      6.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • teleplay by
      • 1995–1997
    • Terri Ivens and Jason London in The Barefoot Executive (1995)
      The Barefoot Executive
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • teleplay
      • 1995
    • Alexandra Wentworth, Chris Browning, Dann Florek, Bruce Greenwood, Adam Hendershott, Steve Hytner, Phill Lewis, Rose Marie, Joe Rogan, Mike Starr, and Sholom Gelt in Hardball (1994)
      Hardball
      5.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1994
    • Fran Drescher in The Nanny (1993)
      The Nanny
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1994
    • Bob (1992)
      Bob
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1992–1993
    • Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)
      Cheers
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1991–1992
    • They Came from Outer Space (1990)
      They Came from Outer Space
      6.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1990

    Actor

    • Table Read Podcast (2023)
      Table Read Podcast
      6.5
      Podcast Series
      • Billy Cole (voice)
      • 2024
    • Brand New Old Love (2018)
      Brand New Old Love
      4.8
      • Ron
      • 2018
    • Stop It
      TV Series
      • John
      • 2007–2008
    • Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback (2005)
      The Comeback
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Angry Driver
      • 2005
    • Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, and Clea Lewis in Ellen (1994)
      Ellen
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Gus
      • 1996
    • Alexandra Wentworth, Chris Browning, Dann Florek, Bruce Greenwood, Adam Hendershott, Steve Hytner, Phill Lewis, Rose Marie, Joe Rogan, Mike Starr, and Sholom Gelt in Hardball (1994)
      Hardball
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Beefy Guy
      • 1994
    • Bob (1992)
      Bob
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Willy
      • 1993
    • Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)
      Mom and Dad Save the World
      5.4
      • Lieutenant Destroyer
      • 1992
    • Jennifer Connelly and Frank Whaley in Career Opportunities (1991)
      Career Opportunities
      5.9
      • Voiceover
      • 1991
    • Olivia d'Abo and David Cassidy in The Spirit of '76 (1990)
      The Spirit of '76
      5.8
      • Voice Talent
      • 1990
    • Tales from the Crypt (1989)
      Tales from the Crypt
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Eddie
      • 1990
    • Just Temporary (1989)
      Just Temporary
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • Ken
      • 1989
    • On the Television (1989)
      On the Television
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Various
      • 1989–1991
    • Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man (1988)
      Rain Man
      8.0
      • (voice)
      • 1988
    • Michael J. Fox in Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
      Bright Lights, Big City
      5.7
      • Additional Voices
      • 1988
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    Personal details

    • Height
      • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
    • Born
      • February 16, 1952
      • Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Spouse
      • LindaMay 17, 1992 - present (2 children)

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      • John

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