Joe Eszterhas, Hungarian-American screenwriter and producer
József A. Eszterhás (Hungarian: [ˈjoːʒɛf ˈɛstɛrhaːʃ] born November 23, 1944) is a Hungarian-American writer. He attended Ohio University. He wrote the screenplays for the films Flashdance, Jagged Edge, Basic Instinct and Showgirls. His books include American Rhapsody, Crossbearer: A Memoir of Faith and an autobiography entitled Hollywood Animal.