Curiosidades

Longtime friends with Bill Maher.

Suffering from dyslexia and ADHD, J.F. Lawton is an avid advocate for both issues.

Is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Wife Paola Lawton is a graduate from New York University.

According to producer Arnon Milchan's book "Confidential: The Life of Secret Agent Turned Hollywood Tycoon", J.F. Lawton only got paid $2,500 for his script, $500 less than his character Vivian got in the movie Pretty Woman (1990).

His parents met at UC Berkeley.

Son of famous novelist Harry Lawton and pianist Georgeann Lawton.

Was in elementary school when his father's book "Willie Boy: A Desert Manhunt" (1960) was made into the movie El valle del fugitivo (1969), starring Robert Redford.

Harry Lawton used to take him to the set during the making of El valle del fugitivo (1969).

He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Graduated from California State University in Long Beach, California.

Married to lawyer and producer Paola Gambino Lawton.

He is Jewish.

Has two children with his wife Paola Lawton.

Served in the United States Coast Guard.