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Jane Goldman is credited as a screenwriter, writer and film producer. Jane Goldman was born on June 11, 1970 in Hammersmith, United Kingdom. That works out to 56 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (2008).
My Take
Jane Goldman is, in my view, one of the most underrated architects of modern blockbuster cinema. Working alongside Matthew Vaughn on Kingsman, Kick-Ass, Stardust and X-Men: First Class, she consistently smuggled real wit and emotional grounding into films that could easily have been hollow spectacle. Her Hugo Award confirms a genre fan's heart beats beneath the craft. What I respect most is her willingness to stay behind the scenes, shaping tone and dialogue rather than chasing the spotlight. She is a screenwriter who treats popcorn entertainment with genuine intelligence, and that combination keeps me reading her credits with attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jane Goldman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェーン・ゴールドマン
- Reading
- じぇーん・ごーるどまん
- Born
- June 11, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- screenwriter / writer / film producer / model / television presenter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jane Goldman born?
Born June 11, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Jane Goldman from?
Jane Goldman is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom.
What does Jane Goldman do?
Jane Goldman works as screenwriter, writer, film producer, model, television presenter.
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