Jim Jenkins
Jim has become a go-to director for celebrity-wrangling, having collaborated with some of the most illustrious names in the film industry. His roster includes luminaries such as Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Sigourney Weaver, Steve Buscemi, Bill Murray, and Willem Dafoe.
Beyond being renowned as one of the industry's leading comedy directors, Jim is also hailed as one of its finest visual storytellers. His work leaves a lasting impression. In fact, during his second collaboration with Martin Scorsese, the legendary director confided in Jim that more people quote lines from their first joint project for American Express than from Scorsese's own cinematic masterpieces. Jim found this revelation profoundly poignant, considering that "Goodfellas" arguably holds greater cultural significance than a mere 30-second commercial for a credit card.
If the American Express TV commercial doesn't ring a bell, chances are you've uttered the iconic Snickers line, "You're not you when you're hungry," on more than one occasion. And now you know who is responsible for the unforgettable image of Willem Dafoe wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress.