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Jonathan Stewart Cavendish (born 4 February 1959) is a British independent film producer. He is notable for his work on Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), Breathe (2017) and the Bridget Jones films.
The film tells the true story of Jonathan’s father, Robin Cavendish, who, in the 1950s, was stricken with polio at age 28 but went on to live a rich life of adventure and advocacy despite being paralyzed and requiring a respirator.
Jonathan Cavendish interview: Here, the man behind this year's most heartbreaking film, Breathe, talks about its extraordinary true story
Oct 30, 2017 · Jonathan Cavendish almost grew up without a dad after he accidentally pulled the plug on the ventilator that kept him alive - though thankfully he was saved and became such an inspiring role...
- Emily Retter
Produced by his son Jonathan, the film depicts the way both Robin and his family dealt with his paralysis from the neck down, which also made him reliant on a mechanical ventilator to breathe. “Growing up in it was surprisingly normal because I didn’t know any different,” said Jonathan, a 58-year-old Briton.
Breathe is a 2017 biographical drama film directed by Andy Serkis in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by William Nicholson. It is based on the true story of Robin Cavendish, who became paralysed from the neck down by polio at the age of 28.
Jonathan Cavendish is known for Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Godzilla (2014) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021). He is married to Lesley Ann Rogers. They have three children.
