Personal details
- Birth Date: 1984-03-27
- Birth Location: Manchester, England, UK
- Professions: Producer, Director, Writer
Jonathan, the mastermind behind Netflix’s ‘The End Of The F***ing World’ and ‘I Am Not Okay With This’, is one of those rare creative types who somehow blends quirky British awkwardness with a razor-sharp sense of wit. Born and bred in Manchester—so yes, he’s definitely got the accent—he ditched the rainy north for the glamour (or, let’s be real, the sun-soaked chaos) of Los Angeles. But he didn’t just stumble into the industry. Nope, he’s a graduate of Chelsea School of Art—pretty posh, right?—and The London Film School, which is basically the Hogwarts for filmmakers, minus the magic wands but with just as much drama. Jonathan’s work has this kind of offbeat, almost anarchic vibe. Like, his characters are never neat and tidy, and honestly, that’s half the fun. In ‘The End Of The F***ing World’, he took two misfit teens, threw them into a wild road trip, and somehow made you root for them even as their decisions got increasingly questionable. Then, with ‘I Am Not Okay With This’, he blended supernatural weirdness with the agony (and hilarity) of being a teenager. There’s always this underlying sense of rebellion in his stories, a bit like he’s sticking his tongue out at tradition. Now chilling in LA, he keeps cooking up shows that feel fresh, a little dangerous, and way more honest than most stuff out there.
Graduated from the London Film School. That’s kind of a big deal in the film world, honestly. This place? It’s got some serious history, churning out directors, cinematographers, and editors who actually know their craft. Not just theory—real, hands-on stuff. People who finish up there usually get this wild mix of classic technique and modern style, so their work tends to stand out. The alumni list is basically a who’s who of creative risk-takers. It’s not some random diploma mill, either—getting in is tough, and making it through means you’ve probably pulled a few all-nighters, lugged gear across rainy London streets, and argued about Tarkovsky vs. Kubrick at least once. So if someone’s got that on their CV? Expect them to know their lenses, their stories, and how to pull off a shoot when everything’s going wrong. London Film School grads don’t just talk movies—they live ’em.
March 27, 1984
Konidela Ram Charan
Manchester, England, UK
41 years old