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Amy Holden Jones

Known For
Writing
Born
September 17, 1955
Active Years
1976–2018 (43 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Writing Born Sep 17, 1955 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1976–2018
43 Years Career Span
25
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Amy Holden Jones is an American screenwriter and film director born on September 17, 1955. She is identified in the Motion Picture Database as a female creator with a career that includes at least twenty‑eight credited works. In addition to the name Amy Holden Jones, she is also listed under the variations Amy Holden‑Jones and Amy Jones. Her professional reputation is linked to the films Doktoři, Black Box and Beethoven, which are cited as notable titles in her filmography. The publicly available records do not specify a place of birth, and her profile emphasizes her writing contributions within the industry.

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Career

Career overview

Amy Holden Jones is an American screenwriter and film director whose career is documented through a substantial body of work. According to the Motion Picture Database, she has accrued twenty‑eight credited writing assignments across both motion pictures and television series, reflecting a versatile presence in the industry. Her professional profile lists writing as her primary area of recognition, indicating a focus on script development and narrative construction for a range of visual media.

Among the projects that have contributed to her reputation, the Czech‑language source identifies three films—Doktoři, Black Box and Beethoven—as notable works that brought her public attention. These titles illustrate the variety of genres and themes she has engaged with, underscoring her capacity to craft stories that resonate with diverse audiences. The same source acknowledges her as a figure of prominence within the cinematic community, further confirming her standing as a writer of recognized films.

Born on September 17, 1955, Jones’s career spans several decades, during which she has maintained an active role in the creation of screenplays. Her continued inclusion in contemporary databases and reference sites attests to an enduring professional relevance, marked by a consistent output of written material that contributes to both film and television storytelling.

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Career timeline

The Resident · WriterThe Resident · Executive ProducerThe Resident · Creator
Black Box · WriterBlack Box · Executive ProducerBlack Box · Creator
Sleepless Nights: Revisiting the Slumber Party Massacres
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Beethoven's 5th · CharactersSaving Jessica Lynch
Slaughter Studios · Thanks
Beethoven's 4th · Characters
Beethoven's 3rd · Characters
The Relic · Screenplay
The Rich Man's Wife · WriterThe Rich Man's Wife · Director
The Getaway · Screenplay
Indecent Proposal · ScreenplayBeethoven's 2nd · Characters
Beethoven · WriterJack's Place · CreatorIndecency · StoryIndecency · Teleplay
Mystic Pizza · ScreenplayMystic Pizza · StoryCalling the Shots
Maid to Order · DirectorMaid to Order · Writer
Love Letters · DirectorLove Letters · Writer
The Slumber Party Massacre · DirectorThe Slumber Party Massacre · ProducerThe Slumber Party Massacre · Writer
Second-Hand Hearts · Editor
PiranhaCorvette Summer · EditorAmerican Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince · Editor
Taxi Driver · OtherHollywood Boulevard · Editor

Full Filmography

39 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Amy Holden Jones best known for?

Amy Holden Jones is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009), Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009), Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009), Black Box (2014).

When and where was Amy Holden Jones born?

Amy Holden Jones was born on September 17, 1955.

How many credits does Amy Holden Jones have?

Amy Holden Jones has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2018.

What is Amy Holden Jones's background in cinema and television?

Amy Holden Jones is an American screenwriter and film director born on September 17, 1955. She is identified in the Motion Picture Database as a female creator with a career that includes at least twenty‑eight credited works. In addition to the name Amy Holden Jones, she is also listed under the variations Amy Holden‑J...

Amy Holden Jones by the numbers

39credits
32films
7TV series
1976–2018active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Piranha (1978) as Hertz Clerk (uncredited) — aged about 22

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