Jonathan Doscher
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Jon Doscher is an American independent film producer and actor. His popular works are: This Thing of Ours
, Remedy
, 4CHOSEN: The Documentary
and Harry: A Communication Breakdown.
, a small town in Northern New Jersey
where he made home movies with Rick Hurvitz
and Bruce Beresford-Redman
while attending Pascack Hills High School
.
Before pursuing a career as an actor/producer, Doscher owned and operated a service business and created and published several magazines.
. Jon was accepted and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City.
Shortly thereafter, Jon's friend and actor Danny Aiello
, advised him to leave Strasberg and begin auditioning. He was then cast in the film This Thing of Ours
, starring James Caan
. Soon after, he was cast in other independent films
and co-starred in the off-Broadway production, Rain Delay.
Jon then produced and co-starred in the feature film, Remedy
, along with Frank Vincent
, Vincent Pastore
and Ace Frehley
, with music by Oscar Nominated Actor, Danny Aiello
.
narrated by Montel Williams
which was awarded Best Documentary at the Garden State Film Festival
and Harry...A communication breakdown (film) narrated by Danny Aiello
.
PRODUCER
This Thing of Ours (film)
This Thing of Ours is a crime/drama film released in 2003 starring Frank Vincent, Danny Provenzano, Edward Lynch, Vincent Pastore and James Caan...
, Remedy
Remedy (film)
Remedy is an American 2005 crime drama directed by Christian Maelen and written by Sandy Eiges, Nicholas Reiner, and Charlotte Wise. The film stars Maelen, Arthur Nascarella, Jon Doscher, Frank Vincent, Vincent Pastore, and Chuck Zito.-Production:...
, 4CHOSEN: The Documentary
4CHOSEN: The Documentary
4CHOSEN: The Documentary is a 2008 documentary film narrated by Montel WilliamsThe film is about the aftermath of an incident that occurred April 23, 1998 on the New Jersey Turnpike. Four young men from New York were traveling on the turnpike on their way to a basketball talent showcase in North...
and Harry: A Communication Breakdown.
Early life and career
Jon was raised in Woodcliff Lake, New JerseyWoodcliff Lake, New Jersey
Woodcliff Lake is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the borough population was 5,730.Woodcliff Lake is also the name of the reservoir that lies primarily within the borough, with a small part of it located in neighboring Hillsdale.The borough is an...
, a small town in Northern New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
where he made home movies with Rick Hurvitz
Rick Hurvitz
Rick Hurvitz is Executive Producer and Co-Creator of MTV's Pimp My Ride. Hurvitz grew up in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey as a Chicago Bears fan, and attended Pascack Hills High School with co-creator Bruce Beresford-Redman.-References:...
and Bruce Beresford-Redman
Bruce Beresford-Redman
Bruce Beresford-Redman was the co-creator and executive producer of MTV's Pimp My Ride and a former producer of Survivor.-Early life:...
while attending Pascack Hills High School
Pascack Hills High School
Pascack Hills High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, one of two high schools that are part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District in Bergen County, New Jersey. PHHS serves the residents of both Montvale, where the campus is located, and the neighboring community...
.
Before pursuing a career as an actor/producer, Doscher owned and operated a service business and created and published several magazines.
Acting
In 2000, Doscher made his first move into film after seeking advice through correspondences with Jack NicholsonJack Nicholson
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He is renowned for his often dark portrayals of neurotic characters. Nicholson has been nominated for an Academy Award twelve times, and has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice: for One Flew Over the...
. Jon was accepted and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City.
Shortly thereafter, Jon's friend and actor Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
Daniel Louis "Danny" Aiello, Jr. is an American actor who has appeared in numerous motion pictures, including Once Upon a Time in America, Ruby, The Godfather: Part II, Hudson Hawk, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Moonstruck, Léon, Two Days in the Valley, and Dinner Rush...
, advised him to leave Strasberg and begin auditioning. He was then cast in the film This Thing of Ours
This Thing of Ours (film)
This Thing of Ours is a crime/drama film released in 2003 starring Frank Vincent, Danny Provenzano, Edward Lynch, Vincent Pastore and James Caan...
, starring James Caan
James Caan
James Caan is an American actor. He is best known for his starring roles in The Godfather, Thief, Misery, A Bridge Too Far, Brian's Song, Rollerball, Kiss Me Goodbye, Elf, and El Dorado...
. Soon after, he was cast in other independent films
and co-starred in the off-Broadway production, Rain Delay.
Jon then produced and co-starred in the feature film, Remedy
Remedy (film)
Remedy is an American 2005 crime drama directed by Christian Maelen and written by Sandy Eiges, Nicholas Reiner, and Charlotte Wise. The film stars Maelen, Arthur Nascarella, Jon Doscher, Frank Vincent, Vincent Pastore, and Chuck Zito.-Production:...
, along with Frank Vincent
Frank Vincent
Frank Vincent is an American actor, musician, author and entrepreneur. He is a favorite performer of director Martin Scorsese, having played important roles in three of Scorsese's most acclaimed films: Raging Bull , Goodfellas and Casino . He often plays a gangster and works both in features and...
, Vincent Pastore
Vincent Pastore
Vincent Pastore is an Italian-American actor, often cast as a mobster and best known for the role of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos.-Early life:...
and Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley
Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss. He took on the persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace" when the band adopted costumes and theatrics...
, with music by Oscar Nominated Actor, Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
Daniel Louis "Danny" Aiello, Jr. is an American actor who has appeared in numerous motion pictures, including Once Upon a Time in America, Ruby, The Godfather: Part II, Hudson Hawk, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Moonstruck, Léon, Two Days in the Valley, and Dinner Rush...
.
Producing
In 2008 Doscher wrote, produced, and directed two documentaries: 4CHOSEN: The Documentary4CHOSEN: The Documentary
4CHOSEN: The Documentary is a 2008 documentary film narrated by Montel WilliamsThe film is about the aftermath of an incident that occurred April 23, 1998 on the New Jersey Turnpike. Four young men from New York were traveling on the turnpike on their way to a basketball talent showcase in North...
narrated by Montel Williams
Montel Williams
Montel Brian Anthony Williams is an American television personality, radio talk show host and actor. He is best known as host of the long-running The Montel Williams Show, and more recently as a spokesperson for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance...
which was awarded Best Documentary at the Garden State Film Festival
Garden State Film Festival
The Garden State Film Festival is a film festival in the United States held in Asbury Park, New Jersey which showcases over 100 films annually over three days in March or April....
and Harry...A communication breakdown (film) narrated by Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
Daniel Louis "Danny" Aiello, Jr. is an American actor who has appeared in numerous motion pictures, including Once Upon a Time in America, Ruby, The Godfather: Part II, Hudson Hawk, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Moonstruck, Léon, Two Days in the Valley, and Dinner Rush...
.
Filmography
ACTOR- 4CHOSEN, (2012)
- Anyone's Son, (2012)
- Vodka Rocks, (2011)
- Bronx Paradise, (2010)
- The Gentleman, (2007)
- Remedy, (2005)
- Approaching Heaven, (2004)
- This Thing of Ours, (2003)
PRODUCER
- 4CHOSEN, (2012)
- Anyone's Son, (2012)
- Harry: A Communication Breakdown, (2008)
- 4CHOSEN: The Documentary, (2008)
- The Gentleman, (2007)
- Remedy, (2005)