Johnathon Schaech

Johnathon Schaech is an actor, writer, and producer from the United States. He began his career as a model in the late 1980s and quickly moved into the film industry. Schaech is best remembered for his appearance in the 1996 comedy picture That Thing You Do! as James “Jimmy” Mattingly II.Johnathon Schaech has appeared in a number of films . Johnathon has appeared in a number of English and Australian films in addition to Hollywood.

He has starred in a number of television shows as a guest star, most notably in a recurring role in the DC superhero series Legend of Tomorrow.

  Net Worth:

Actor Johnathon Schaech has worked in the entertainment industry for almost 30 years. As an actor, Schaech has starred in numerous movies and tv series. He has made his fortune from his career in the industry. His acting job provides the majority of his income. He has written several screenplays in addition to acting. He also works as a producer, which adds to his wealth. At present, his net worth is estimated at around $1 million.

What is Johnathon Schaech Famous For?

  • His role as James “Jimmy” Mattingly II in the film, That Thing You Do!.
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Johnathon Schaech’s parents with their grandchild.
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Where is Johnathon Schaech From?

On September 10, 1969, Johnathon Schaech was born. He was born in the United States, in the town of Edgewood, Maryland. He is a citizen of the United States of America. Johnathon Schaech was born to Joe Schaech, a father, and Joanne Schaech, a mother. He is of Caucasian ethnicity and follows the Christian faith. He was brought up in a Catholic household. Renee is his sister’s name. Virgo is his zodiac sign. He is descended from Germans, French, English, and Italians.

Schaech earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. He also took an acting lesson while he was there.

 Career:

  • Johnathon Schaech was approached by the Chippendales dance troupe in 1989. They flew him to Los Angeles and offered him a job.
  • His father wanted him to aim bigger.
  • Schaech eventually signed with Wilhelmina West.
  • Johnathon then began doing commercials. He also started doing minor roles in movies.
  • At that time, he studied acting under Roy London. He studied acting under London for three and half years until London’s death in 1993.
  • Schaech landed his first lead role in the film in the 1991 period drama film, Sparrow.Johnathon starred in numerous films in either lead or supporting roles.
  • The Schaech-starring film, How to Make an American Quilt was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
  • For his role in the 1998 English independent film, Woundings, he won Best Supporting Actor at the 2001 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival.
  • Schaech-starring 2004 film Judas created controversy. Judas was filmed in 2001.  The controversy pushed the film for several years. After the release of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of The Christ in 2004, it paved a path for Judas to release Judas.
  • Schaech-starring 2005 film, Sea of Dreams won the director of the film, Jose Pepe Bojorquez the Silver Goddess award for best first work.
  • Schaech starring 2006 film, Little Chenier won the best picture and best ensemble at the Phoenix film festival.
  • Schaech played the lead role in Sony’s remake of Prom Night in 2007. For his role in the film, he was nominated for the MTV award for best villain.
  • Schaech made his tv series debut with the guest role in Outer Limits in 2001.
  • Johnathon  has starred in guest roles in numerous television series.
  • He guest-starred in television series, Arrested Development, CSI, The Client List, Quantico, Blue Bloods, and Batwoman among others.
  •  Johnathon Schaech is best known for his recurring role as Jonah Hex in the DC superhero series, Legends of Tomorrow.
  • He reprised his role of Jonah Hex in Batwoman in 2019.
  • As a writer, Schaech has written several screenplays.
  • Schaech and Richard Chizmar have written numerous screenplays including Heroes, Road House, Masters of Horror The Washingtonians, The Poker Club among others.
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Jonhanthon Schaech, his wife Julie Solomon and their kids.
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 Scaech Wife:

Johnathon Schaech is a three-time married actor. Christina Applegate, an actress, was his first wife.

  •  October of 2001, they married.
  • 2005, Search filed for divorce.
  • 2007, their divorce was finalized.

Johnathon  later married Jana Kramer who was an actress and singer in July of 2010, they married. Their marriage did not last long. They split up in August of 2010. In June 2011, their divorce was finalized.

In July 2013, Schaech married Julie Solomon, his third wife. Solomon works as a publicist for music and books. Camden Quinn, the couple’s first child, was born in September 2013. In July 2020, their second child, a daughter named Lillian Josephine, was born. He is the father of no children from past partnerships.

At the mid-1990s, Schaech was linked to comedian-actress Ellen Degeneres. DeGeneres had not yet come out as a lesbian at the time.

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Johnathon Schaech was first married to Christina Applegate from 2001 to 2007.
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Johnathon Schaech Height:

Johnathon Schaech is 6 feet tall with a height of 1.83 meters. He weighs roughly 171 pounds, or 78 kilograms. He has a muscular physique. Schaech has kept his body in excellent shape as an actor. His eyes are green, and his hair is a dark brown tone. He has a straight sexual orientation.

Quick Facts About Johnathon Schaech

Celebrated Name Johnathon Schaech
Age 51 Years
Nick Name Johnathon Schaech
Birth Name Johnathon Schaech
Birth Date 1969-09-10
Gender Male
Profession Actor
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