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Jonathan Fernandez is an American writer and producer. He wrote the film Rob The Mob[1] starring Michael Pitt, Nina Arianda, Andy Garcia, Ray Romano, and directed by Raymond DeFellitta based on the true-life story of Thomas Uva and Rose Marie De Toma[2][3] His first film, Crisis In The Kremlin, was written for producer Roger Corman.[4] He has written for Star Trek: Enterprise. He was the executive producer of the Kurt Russell film Breakdown which opened at number one at the box office.[5] Fernandez worked as Vice President of Production for Dino De Laurentiis[6] and a production executive for Roger Corman.[7] His book WINNING ESSAYS was published by Berkley/G.P. Putnam's Sons.[8]

Fernandez is a member of the Writers Guild of America and was on the WGA Negotiating Committee in 2011,[9] 2014, and 2018.[10] He has a featured interview in the documentary Pencils Down: The 100 days of the Writers Guild Strike.[11] In 2019, Fernandez joined other WGA members in firing his agents as part of the Guild's stand against the ATA and the practice of packaging, after the two sides were unable to come to an agreement on a new "Code of Conduct".[12]

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Jonathan Fernandez is an American screenwriter, producer, and director known for writing and executive producing the crime drama Rob the Mob (2014), as well as his contributions to television series including Star Trek: Enterprise (2003–2004). [1] His work spans feature films and television, often in thriller and crime genres, with earlier credits as an executive producer on the action thriller Breakdown (1997). [1] Fernandez graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College, where he served as president of the Harvard Lampoon. [2] [3] He began his career as a reporter for the Associated Press in Buenos Aires before entering the film industry, working for producer Roger Corman as president of New Horizon Films and later running production for Dino De Laurentiis, during which he was involved in projects including Bound and Unforgettable. [2] He has also taught advanced screenwriting at the American Film Institute and served as a mentor at Cinestory. [2] His screenplay for Rob the Mob earned praise for its "brisk" and "flavorful" quality in Variety's review. [4] Fernandez has continued developing projects such as the crime spec Sinsinawa, inspired by a real detective he encountered while researching Rob the Mob. [5]

Early life

Birth and background

Jonathan Fernandez was born in 1967. [1] Little public information is available regarding his birthplace or early life details. [1]

Career

Acting credits

Jonathan Fernandez does not have any listed acting credits in his professional filmography on major industry databases such as IMDb. [1] His early work in the film industry during the 1990s, including executive producing the thriller Breakdown (1997) and contributing to the TV movie Y2K (1999), was in producing and writing capacities rather than on-screen performances. [6] No verified sources indicate any minor, guest, or uncredited acting roles in these or other projects. He transitioned fully to behind-the-camera work, focusing on writing and producing for film and television. [1]

Television writing and story editing

Jonathan Fernandez contributed to television as a writer and story editor, most notably on the science fiction series Star Trek: Enterprise. [1] During the show's third season, which aired from 2003 to 2004, he served as story editor on 12 episodes, helping shape the season's narrative arc amid the series' shift toward a more serialized format. [1] [7] In addition to story editing, Fernandez received specific writing credits on the series, including co-writing the story and providing the teleplay for the episode "Impulse" (season 3, episode 5). [7] [8] He was credited as Jonathan D. Fernandez on certain episodes, such as "The Xindi" and "Anomaly," reflecting his involvement in the writing staff during this period. [7] His work on Star Trek: Enterprise represented his primary television writing and story editing engagement in the 2000s. [1]

Feature film writing and producing

Jonathan Fernandez transitioned from television to feature films as the screenwriter and executive producer of the 2014 crime drama Rob the Mob. Directed by Raymond De Felitta, the film is based on the true story of Thomas and Rosemarie Uva, a Queens couple who robbed Mafia social clubs in New York City during 1992–1993. Fernandez's screenplay focuses on the couple's reckless crime spree and its fatal consequences, portrayed by Michael Pitt as Thomas Uva and Nina Arianda as Rosemarie Uva, with supporting roles by Andy Garcia as mobster Big Al and Ray Romano as a newspaper reporter covering the events. The script emphasizes the authentic atmosphere of 1990s Queens and the personal dynamics of the Uvas, earning praise for its character-driven approach and period detail. Critics noted the screenplay's effective balance of tension, dark humor, and tragic undertones, contributing to the film's positive reception. [1] Fernandez also served as executive producer on the film. He previously received an executive producer credit on the feature film Breakdown (1997).

Personal life

Marriage and family

Jonathan Fernandez has been married to writer and journalist Hilary MacGregor since April 21, 2002. [1] MacGregor is a former Los Angeles Times reporter whose work has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Magazine, and she is the author of the family travel memoir We're Outta Here! On the Road with the Family in South America. [9] The couple resides in Los Angeles. [9] Fernandez and MacGregor have two sons, Theo and Benjamin. [10] [11] The family has participated in activities together, such as attending Cirque School classes in Hollywood, and has undertaken travel focused on cultural and language immersion. [10] No further details about the family are publicly documented.
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