Jonathan Banks is an American theater, film and television actor, winner of the Saturn Award, multiple nominees for the Emmy Awards, Actors Guild. Has played many roles in popular films and TV series, including: Ambulance, Dexter, Breaking Bad, Beverly Hills Cop, 48 Hours, Airplane, Mudbound Farm, "Clairvoyant", "Passenger".
Banks's creative biography began in his student years. He took part in staging performances and played several leading roles in classical plays. Then he went to Australia, where he was engaged in directing in one of the local theaters. In the early 1970s, he returned to the United States and first appeared on screen in several television series.
Banks has 180 roles in television and film projects, including participation in popular entertainment programs and shows, film awards ceremonies.
Biography facts
Jonathan was born in the United States in the winter of 1947. Almost nothing is known about his early years. He grew up in the Washington Heights area.
As a child, he was attracted by creativity. He was always interested in acting and stage activities, so he decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
After receiving his primary education, the young man entered Indiana University. There he began acting on stage and took part in the production of the famous play "The Threepenny Opera".
Banks University did not graduate. At the invitation of the director, he went on a tour with a local theater troupe. When the team arrived in Australia, Jonathan decided to stay in the country and continued to work in the theater as an actor and stage director.
Creative way
In the early 1970s, Banks returned to the United States and settled in Los Angeles. He continued to work in the theater, but the actor's financial situation was very modest. Therefore, Jonathan decided to look for work on television.
The first roles did not bring him fame and glory. He starred mainly in episodes of numerous television series.
Only in 1982 did Banks get the opportunity to make a name for himself, starring in the comedy action movie "48 Hours". The main roles in the film were played by Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte.
In 1984, Jonathan played in the fantastic comedy Gremlins. The film was highly acclaimed by film critics, received five Saturn awards and is still loved by audiences all over the world.
In the same year, the actor once again appeared on the set with Eddie Murphy in the next comedy action movie Beverly Hills Cop.
One of the most successful works of Banks was the main role of Frank McPike in the crime drama series "Clever". The actor starred in this project for 4 years and received several Emmy nominations.
In his later career Banks many roles in popular television series and films, including: "Cold Steel", "Tales from the Crypt", "Highlander", "Immortality Corporation", "Cool Walker", "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory "," Flipper "," Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles "," Spy "," CSI: Crime Scene Investigation "," CSI: Miami "," Ghost Whisperer "," Breaking Bad "," Castle "," Lie Me, Gravity Falls, Bullet, Better Call Saul, Seer, Mudbount Farm, Passenger.
Personal life
The first official wife of Banks was Marnie Fausch. The marriage took place in 1968, but after 2 years the couple broke up.
Jenner Banks became the second wife. The wedding took place in 1990. Until now, the family lives happily and brings up twin boys.
