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Jon Hurwitz was born on November 15, 1977 in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States and is credited as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. As of 2026, Jon Hurwitz is 48 years old. Education on record includes Randolph High School and University of Chicago.
My Take
I have a soft spot for Jon Hurwitz because his career proves smart people make the best dumb comedy. A University of Chicago grad who launched with the gleefully ridiculous Harold & Kumar films, he later pulled off something genuinely tricky with Cobra Kai: reviving an old franchise without cheapening it into mere nostalgia. What I admire most is the longevity of his partnership with Hayden Schlossberg. Sustaining a creative collaboration across decades is harder than any single hit, and the fact that they keep building together tells me there is real craft and trust underneath the jokes.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Hurwitz
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ハーウィッツ
- Reading
- じょん・はーうぃっつ
- Born
- November 15, 1977 (age 48)
- Origin
- Byram Township, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Randolph High School
- University
- University of Chicago
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Jon Hurwitz born?
Born November 15, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Jon Hurwitz from?
Jon Hurwitz is from Byram Township, New Jersey, United States.
What does Jon Hurwitz do?
Jon Hurwitz works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, writer.
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