Jane Goldman
Jane Goldman is one of the most recognized British Writers of the Generation X generation.
English screenwriter, author and producer (1970-)
"Her prolific screenwriting partnership with director Matthew Vaughn has defined much of her career, yielding successful films like 'Stardust', 'Kick-Ass', 'X-Men: First Class', and 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'." — About Jane Goldman
| Metric | Jane Goldman | Avg Writer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 55 | 67 | -12 yrs |
| Career length | 37 yrs | ~35 yrs | +2 yrs |
| Based on 164 Writer profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Jane Goldman
Did you know that Jane Goldman initially harbored ambitions of becoming a forensic pathologist before finding her calling in media?
- She hosted the paranormal investigation series 'Jane Goldman Investigates' for Living TV, exploring ghosts and UFOs.
- Her first television job was presenting for the children's Saturday morning show 'Parallel 9' in the early 1990s.
- She authored 'The X-Files Book of the Unexplained' and 'The Book of Ghosts' before becoming a prominent screenwriter.
- Goldman started her career as a staff writer for the popular teen music magazine 'Smash Hits'.
- She is known for her distinctive dark sense of humor, which often surfaces in her screenwriting work.
Her prolific screenwriting partnership with director Matthew Vaughn has defined much of her career, yielding successful films like 'Stardust', 'Kick-Ass', 'X-Men: First Class', and 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'. This collaboration solidified her reputation as a major talent in blockbuster genre cinema.
Goldman has left an indelible mark on modern genre filmmaking, particularly in the comic book adaptation space, by crafting intricate and entertaining narratives. She has also inspired more female screenwriters to enter and thrive in blockbuster productions.