Patty Jenkins

Date of Birth: July 24, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Patty Jenkins is an acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for her work on groundbreaking films and television series. She was born Patricia Lea Jenkins in Victorville, California. Jenkins gained significant recognition for directing the 2003 biographical crime drama film “Monster,” which starred Charlize Theron in an Academy Award-winning role. She is perhaps best known for directing the 2017 superhero film “Wonder Woman” and its 2020 sequel “Wonder Woman 1984,” which have been praised for their direction and storytelling, breaking numerous box office records and earning critical acclaim. Jenkins’ career began in the late 1990s, working initially as a painter in New York City before transitioning into film. She attended the American Film Institute’s AFI Conservatory, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in directing. Her early work included directing episodes of television series, but it was “Monster” that catapulted her into the spotlight. Apart from her work on “Wonder Woman,” Jenkins has directed episodes of notable TV series such as “Arrested Development” and “Entourage,” and she was the creative force behind the pilot episode of the acclaimed crime drama “The Killing,” for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

5 Interesting Facts about Patty Jenkins

1. Patty Jenkins became the first woman to direct a major superhero film with “Wonder Woman.”

2. “Wonder Woman” grossed over $821 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman at the time of its release.

3. Jenkins was initially set to direct “Thor: The Dark World” but left the project due to creative differences.

4. She was awarded the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for her work on “The Killing.”

5. Jenkins has expressed interest in directing a film about Cleopatra, a project she has been passionate about for years.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patty Jenkins

1. “I want to make great films, and I think great films should be diverse and full of empathy, and that’s what I’m trying to do.”

2. “There’s nothing more powerful than a woman standing up and saying, ‘This is my story.’”

3. “The most important thing is to have a vision and to stick to it.”

4. “I never want to lose sight of what’s important in the world.”

5. “If you have a dream, you have to work hard to achieve it. It’s not going to come knocking on your door.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Patty Jenkins’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Patty Jenkins has one son, Asa Patrick Jenkins, born in 2011. She often speaks about balancing her career with motherhood and the importance of family in her life.