Patty Jenkins
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Early Life and Education
Patty Jenkins is an American screenwriter and film director known for her work on the films Monster and Wonder Woman. She was born on July 24, 1971, in Victorville, California. Her father was a decorated U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and her mother was an environmental scientist. Jenkins completed her undergraduate studies in 1993 at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. She later earned a master's degree in directing from the American Film Institute's AFI Conservatory in 2000.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 24 Jul, 1971
- Age
- 48 yrs
- Occupations
- Film director
Screenwriter
Writer
Television director
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Victorville
- Education
- Cooper Union
AFI Conservatory - Gender
- Female
- Description
- American film director
- Spouse
- Sam Sheridan [M. 2007]
- Net Worth 2021
- 25 million
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Breakthrough with Monster
In 2003, Jenkins wrote and directed the crime drama Monster, which depicted the real-life story of Aileen Wuornos, a former sex worker who was convicted and executed for the murders of seven men. The film gained critical acclaim and earned Charlize Theron an Academy Award for Best Actress. Jenkins received the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, establishing her as a respected voice in the industry.
Success with Wonder Woman
Patty Jenkins' long-standing interest in superhero stories made her an ideal choice to direct the 2017 DC superhero film Wonder Woman. The film became a global success, praised for its direction, storytelling, and empowerment themes. Jenkins was the first woman to direct a major superhero film with a female protagonist and was lauded for breaking barriers in the male-dominated film industry.
