Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1966-10-19
- Born Place: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As:
John Favreau, 존 파브로, 莊法來奧, 強‧費洛, จอน แฟฟโร, Jonathan Kolia Favreau, جان فاورو
Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his influential role in shaping modern blockbuster cinema. Born on October 19, 1966, in New York City, Favreau began his career as an actor in the 1990s, gaining early recognition for writing and starring in the cult hit Swingers (1996). He transitioned into directing with great success, helming Elf (2003) and later launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man (2008), in which he also played Tony Stark’s loyal bodyguard and friend, Happy Hogan. Favreau continued to direct major films such as Iron Man 2, The Jungle Book (2016), and Disney’s live-action The Lion King (2019). Beyond Marvel, he became a major creative force in the Star Wars universe, creating and producing the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian and its upcoming film continuation. He also explored his passion for food in the film Chef (2014) and its Netflix spin-off, The Chef Show. Known for his innovation, storytelling, and ability to blend technology with emotion, Favreau has become one of the most influential figures in contemporary Hollywood.
