Jake Paltrow
| Jake Paltrow | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jacob Danner Paltrow September 26, 1975 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Education |
Crossroads School (in Santa Monica, California) |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Spouse(s) | Taryn Simon |
| Parents |
Bruce Paltrow (deceased) Blythe Danner |
| Relatives |
Gwyneth Paltrow (sister) Chris Martin (brother-in-law) Katherine Moennig (first cousin) Gabrielle Giffords (second cousin) |
Jacob Danner "Jake" Paltrow (born September 26, 1975) is an American film director and screenwriter. He is the younger brother of Gwyneth Paltrow.
Personal life
Paltrow was born in Los Angeles, California, to film director Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner. He and his sister are the second cousins of former US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Paltrow is married to photographer and artist Taryn Simon.[1]
Career
Paltrow's most prominent job was directing some NYPD Blue episodes, such as: Andy Appleseed (2003), Brothers Under Arms (2000) and Big Bang Theory (1999), following in his father's footsteps as a television director. In 2006, he made his debut as a film director with the movie The Good Night which featured his sister Gwyneth. The movie was released at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Paltrow has produced short films about actors for the New York Times.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Good Night | Director/Writer |
| 2010 | Greenberg | Johno |
| 2013 | Boardwalk Empire (Season 4, episode 10) | Director |
| 2014 | Young Ones | Director/Writer |
References
- ↑ "Taryn’s World". W magazine. November 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
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