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Jon Hurwitz(I)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
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Jon Hurwitz on the set of Cobra Kai.
Jon Hurwitz was born on 15 November 1977 in Byram, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Cobra Kai (2018), Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and Blockers (2018). He has been married to Randy Hurwitz since 30 June 2007. They have two children.
BornNovember 15, 1977
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BornNovember 15, 1977
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 nomination total

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Jon Hurwitz at Deadline Contenders 2022 for Cobra Kai.
Cobra Kai Season One -- William Zabka, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, and Jon Hurwitz -- Behind the Scenes
Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg on the set of Cobra Kai Season 2.
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas — Thomas Lennon, Kal Penn, Hayden Schlossberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Jon Hurwitz, and John Cho
Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg at the Blockers premiere.
Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg at Paley Fest 2022 for Cobra Kai
Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Kal Penn, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Cobra Kai Cast and Filmmakers at Paley Fest 2022.
Hayden Schlossberg, Ralph Macchio, and Jon Hurwitz at Deadline Contenders 2022 for Cobra Kai.
Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg at Paley Fest 2022 for Cobra Kai.
Jon Hurwitz with Cobra Kai cast at Paley Fest 2022.

Known for

Thomas Ian Griffith, Ralph Macchio, Yuji Okumoto, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Oona O'Brien, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, Vanessa Rubio, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, and Dallas Dupree Young in Cobra Kai (2018)
Cobra Kai
8.5
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
John Cho and Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
7.0
  • Writer
  • 2004
Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena, Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, and Geraldine Viswanathan in Blockers (2018)
Blockers
6.2
  • Producer
  • 2018
Mena Suvari, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, and Eddie Kaye Thomas in American Reunion (2012)
American Reunion
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2012

Credits

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Writer

  • 72 Hours
    • Writer
    • Pre-production
  • Obliterated
    • Writer
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • American Pie 5
    • Writer
    • In Development
  • Thomas Ian Griffith, Ralph Macchio, Yuji Okumoto, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Oona O'Brien, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, Vanessa Rubio, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, and Dallas Dupree Young in Cobra Kai (2018)
    Cobra Kai
    • created for television by
    • created by
    • story by ...
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2022
  • American Reunion: Gag Reel (2012)
    American Reunion: Gag Reel
    • screenplay
    • Video
    • 2012
  • American Reunion: Alternate Takes (2012)
    American Reunion: Alternate Takes
    • screenplay
    • Video
    • 2012
  • American Reunion: Extended Scenes (2012)
    American Reunion: Extended Scenes
    • screenplay
    • Video
    • 2012
  • American Reunion: Deleted Scenes (2012)
    American Reunion: Deleted Scenes
    • screenplay
    • Video
    • 2012
  • Mena Suvari, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, and Eddie Kaye Thomas in American Reunion (2012)
    American Reunion
    • screenplay
    • 2012
  • Neil Patrick Harris, John Cho, and Kal Penn in A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
    A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
    • characters
    • written by
    • 2011
  • Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam (2008)
    Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam
    • written by
    • Video
    • 2008
  • John Cho and Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
    Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
    • characters
    • written by
    • 2008
  • John Cho and Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
    Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
    • written by
    • 2004

Producer

  • 72 Hours
    • producer
    • Pre-production
  • Obliterated
    • executive producer
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • American Pie 5
    • producer
    • In Development
  • Squad Goals Squad
    • executive producer
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • Thomas Ian Griffith, Ralph Macchio, Yuji Okumoto, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Oona O'Brien, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, Vanessa Rubio, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, and Dallas Dupree Young in Cobra Kai (2018)
    Cobra Kai
    • executive producer (showrunner)
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2022
  • Plan B (2021)
    Plan B
    • producer
    • 2021
  • Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena, Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, and Geraldine Viswanathan in Blockers (2018)
    Blockers
    • producer
    • 2018
  • Neil Patrick Harris, John Cho, and Kal Penn in A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
    A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
    • co-producer
    • 2011
  • John Cho and Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
    Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
    • co-producer
    • 2008

Director

  • Obliterated
    • Director
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Thomas Ian Griffith, Ralph Macchio, Yuji Okumoto, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Oona O'Brien, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, Vanessa Rubio, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, and Dallas Dupree Young in Cobra Kai (2018)
    Cobra Kai
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2021
  • American Reunion: Gag Reel (2012)
    American Reunion: Gag Reel
    • Director (directed by)
    • Video
    • 2012
  • American Reunion: Alternate Takes (2012)
    American Reunion: Alternate Takes
    • Director (directed by)
    • Video
    • 2012
  • American Reunion: Extended Scenes (2012)
    American Reunion: Extended Scenes
    • Director (directed by)
    • Video
    • 2012
  • American Reunion: Deleted Scenes (2012)
    American Reunion: Deleted Scenes
    • Director (directed by)
    • Video
    • 2012
  • Mena Suvari, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, and Eddie Kaye Thomas in American Reunion (2012)
    American Reunion
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2012
  • Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam (2008)
    Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2008
  • John Cho and Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
    Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
    • Director
    • 2008
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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • November 15, 1977
    • Byram, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
  • Spouse
    • Randy HurwitzJune 30, 2007 - present (2 children)

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    Writing partner is Hayden Schlossberg.
  • Quotes
    [on 'American Reunion'] When this project came up, the first thing we said to the studio was 'We want to bring everybody back. We want to revive the rhythm of the first movie and make sure everyone has something to do, and everyone gets their moment to shine'.

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