Jon Wertheim

Producer
Writer
Actor

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Jon Wertheim was born on 11 November 1970 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Strokes of Genius (2018), Surviving Ohio State (2025) and Breaking the Bank. He has been married to Ellie Jill Spielberger since 15 May 1999. They have two children.

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Awards
- 3 nominations total

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Known for

Strokes of Genius

8.1

Producer

2018

Surviving Ohio State

7.7

Producer

2025

Breaking the Bank

Writer

The Trashers

Producer

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Producer

Surviving Ohio State
7.7
- executive producer
- 2025
Untold
7.2
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2025
Rivals: Ohio State vs. Michigan
9.4
- executive producer
- 2022
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
7.3
TV Mini Series
- executive producer
- 2020
Strokes of Genius
8.1
- executive producer
- 2018
SI Films
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2014–2016

Writer

Alternative name
- L. Jon Wertheim
Born
- November 11, 1970
- Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Spouse
- Ellie Jill SpielbergerMay 15, 1999 - present (2 children)
Children
Parents
Relatives
- Gerald Benjamin Wertheim(Sibling)
Other works
Contributing author (author = Al Michaels): "You Can't Make This Up: Miracles, Memories, and the Perfect Marriage of Sports and Television". New York: William Morrow and Company. ISBN-10: 0062314963; ISBN-13: 9780062314963

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Trivia
Staff writer with Sports Illustrated since September 1997.

FAQ

How old is Jon Wertheim?
54 years old
When was Jon Wertheim born?
November 11, 1970
Where was Jon Wertheim born?
Bloomington, Indiana, USA
What is Jon Wertheim's birth name?
Lewis Jonathan Wertheim
What is Jon Wertheim known for?
Breaking the Bank, Surviving Ohio State, The Trashers, and Strokes of Genius