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Initially an indie film favorite, actor Jon Favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writer/producer/director. Of Jewish and French/Italian descent, the amiable... See full bio »

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Jonathan Kolia Favreau
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2015 Chef (pre-production)
 
2013 The Wolf of Wall Street (post-production)
Manny Riskin
 
2013 Iron Man 3
Happy Hogan
 
2013 Identity Thief
Harold Cornish
 
2010-2013 Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)
Pre Vizsla / Warrior Commander
– Shades of Reason (2013) … Pre Vizsla (voice)
– Eminence (2013) … Pre Vizsla (voice)
– A Friend in Need (2012) … Pre Vizsla (voice)
– Duchess of Mandalore (2010) … Pre Vizsla (voice)
– Voyage of Temptation (2010) … Pre Vizsla (voice)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2012 Spoilers with Kevin Smith (TV series)
– I Don't Wanna Miss a Thong (2012)
 
2012 People Like Us
Richards
 
2012 John Carter
Thark Bookie
 
2011 Zookeeper
Jerome the Bear (voice)
 
2010 Iron Man 2
Happy Hogan
 
2009 Couples Retreat
Joey
 
2009 G-Force (Video Game)
Hurley (voice)
 
2009 G-Force
Hurley (voice)
 
2009 I Love You, Man
Barry
 
2009 Robot Chicken (TV series)
Announcer / Zeus
– Two Weeks Without Food (2009) … Zeus (voice) / Announcer (voice)
 
2008 Four Christmases
Denver
 
2008 Iron Man
Hogan
 
2006 Open Season
Reilly (voice)
 
2006 The Break-Up
Johnny O
 
2006 Monk (TV series)
Dr. Oliver Bloom
– Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (2006) … Dr. Oliver Bloom
 
2006 My Name Is Earl (TV series)
Mr. Patrick
– O Karma, Where Art Thou? (2006) … Mr. Patrick
 
2004 Wimbledon
Ron Roth
 
2004 The King of Queens (TV series)
Sean McGee
– Trash Talker (2004) … Sean McGee (as John Favreau)
 
2003 Something's Gotta Give
Leo
 
2003 Elf
Doctor
 
2003 The Big Empty
John Person
 
2003 Daredevil
Franklin 'Foggy' Nelson
 
2002 Rugrats (TV series)
Mack Granite
– Starstruck/Who's Taffy? (2002) … Mack Granite (voice)
 
2002 Family Guy (TV series)
the Pope
– Road to Europe (2002) … the Pope (voice)
 
2001 Made
Bobby
 
2001 Ain't It Cool News (TV movie)
Pizza eating guest
 
2000 Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (TV series)
Crumford Lorak / Crumford Lorax
– Conspiracy (2000) … Crumford Lorak (voice)
– The Yukari Imprint (2000) … Crumford Lorak (voice)
– Shiv Katall (2000) … Crumford Lorak (voice)
– The Return of XL (2000) … Crumford Lorax (voice)
– XL (2000) … Crumford Lorak (voice)
 
2000 The Replacements
Daniel Bateman
 
2000 Dilbert (TV series)
Holden Callfielder
– The Return (2000) … Holden Callfielder (voice)
 
2000 Love & Sex
Adam Levy
 
1999 Rocket Power (TV series)
Dick Shakley
– Otto 3000/Night Prowlers (1999) … Dick Shakley
 
1999 Rocky Marciano (TV movie)
Rocky Marciano
 
1999 Hercules (TV series)
Jealousy
– Hercules and the Green-Eyed Monster (1999) … Jealousy (voice)
 
1998 Very Bad Things
Kyle Fisher
 
1998 Deep Impact
Gus Partenza
 
1997 Friends (TV series)
Pete Becker
– The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion (1997) … Pete Becker
– The One with Ross's Thing (1997) … Pete Becker
– The One with the Screamer (1997) … Pete Becker
– The One with the Chick and the Duck (1997) … Pete Becker
– The One with the Tiny T-Shirt (1997) … Pete Becker
See all 6 episodes »
 
1996-1997 Tracey Takes On... (TV series)
Douglas Lund
– Crime (1997) … Douglas Lund
– Fame (1996) … Douglas Lund
 
1996 Persons Unknown
Terry
 
1996 Just Your Luck (video)
Straker
 
1996 Dogtown
Ezra Good
 
1996 Swingers
Mike
 
1996 Desert Breeze (TV movie)
 
1995 Notes from Underground
Zerkov
 
1995 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Jon
– Hank's Sex Tape (1995) … Jon
 
1995 Batman Forever
Assistant
 
1994 Speechless
Debate Control Room Operator (uncredited)
 
1994 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Dr. Tim Carney
– Death Be Proud (1994) … Dr. Tim Carney
– Genevieve and Fat Boy (1994) … Dr. Tim Carney
 
1994 Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Elmer Rice (as John Favreau)
 
1994 Seinfeld (TV series)
Eric the Clown
– The Fire (1994) … Eric the Clown
 
1994 PCU
Gutter
 
1994 Grandpa's Funeral (TV short)
Paul Metsler
 
1993 Rudy
D-Bob
 
1992 Hoffa
Extra (uncredited)
 
1992 Folks!
Chicago Taxi Driver
 
Show ShowProducer (15 titles)
2015 Chef (producer) (pre-production)
 
???? Secret Cabinet (TV movie) (executive producer) (pre-production)
 
2013 Iron Man 3 (executive producer)
 
Revolution (TV series) (co-executive producer - 10 episodes, 2012-2013) (executive producer - 1 episode, 2012)
– The Stand (2013) (co-executive producer)
– Nobody's Fault But Mine (2012) (co-executive producer)
– Kashmir (2012) (co-executive producer)
– Ties That Bind (2012) (co-executive producer)
– The Children's Crusade (2012) (co-executive producer)
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2012 The Avengers (executive producer)
 
2011 Cowboys & Aliens (executive producer)
 
2010 Iron Man 2 (executive producer)
 
2008 Iron Man (executive producer)
 
2007 In Case of Emergency (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Pilot (2007) (executive producer)
 
2005 Green Street Hooligans (executive producer)
 
2003 The Big Empty (executive producer)
 
2001-2002 Dinner for Five (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
– Episode #1.4 (2002) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.3 (2002) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.2 (2001) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.1 (2001) (executive producer)
 
2001 Made (producer)
 
1999 Smog (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1996 Swingers (co-producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (17 titles)
2015 Chef (pre-production)
 
???? Secret Cabinet (TV movie) (pre-production)
 
2013 About a Boy (TV series) (post-production)
– Episode #1.1 (2013)
 
2013 The Office (TV series)
– Moving On (2013)
 
2012 Revolution (TV series)
– Pilot (2012)
 
2011 Cowboys & Aliens
 
2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
– Episode #9.164 (2011)
 
2010 Iron Man 2
 
2008 Iron Man
 
2007 In Case of Emergency (TV series)
– Pilot (2007)
 
2005 Zathura: A Space Adventure
 
2003 Elf
 
2003 Life on Parole (TV movie)
 
2002 Undeclared (TV series)
– Eric's POV (2002)
 
2001 Made
 
1999 Smog (TV movie)
 
1998 Bad Cop, Bad Cop (TV movie)
 
Show ShowWriter (7 titles)
2015 Chef (pre-production)
 
???? Secret Cabinet (TV movie) (writer) (pre-production)
 
2009 Couples Retreat (written by)
 
2002 The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest (screenplay)
 
2001 Made (written by)
 
1999 Smog (TV movie)
 
1996 Swingers (written by)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2001 Made (musician: additional ukulele)
 
Show ShowThanks (6 titles)
2013 Joe Dick (very special thanks) (post-production)
 
2012 The Avengers (thanks)
 
2007 Strictly Background (documentary) (special thanks)
 
2006 Come Early Morning (special thanks)
 
2004 Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2003 Beyond Hell's Kitchen: Making 'Daredevil' (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (73 titles)
2011-2013 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– Green Eggs & Ham & Trichinosis (2013) … Himself
– The LOL from Hell O Hell (2011) … Himself
 
2013 Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV series)
Himself
– Jon Favreau (2013) … Himself
 
2011 Conversations with Jon Favreau (video)
Himself
 
2011 Igniting the Sky: The Making of Cowboys & Aliens (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Director
– Episode dated 10 August 2011 (2011) … Himself - Director
 
2011 Lopez Tonight (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 1 August 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2003-2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself - Co-Host / Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #9.164 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #9.162 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #6.135 (2008) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #4.267 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #2.78 (2003) … Himself - Co-Host
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2010-2011 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.32 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #6.33 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #5.25 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 Guys Choice Awards 2011 (TV movie)
Himself - Award Winner
 
2011 Revenge of the Electric Car (documentary)
Himself - Director, Iron Man
 
2011 Attack of the Show! (TV series)
Himself - Director, Cowboys and Aliens
– Danny McBride (2011) … Himself - Director, Cowboys and Aliens
 
2011 The American Cinematheque Tribute to Robert Downey Jr (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2010 IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Happy 20th Anniversary, IMDb! (2010) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2010 Brother's Justice
Himself
 
2010 Comic-Con 2010 Live (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2010 With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (documentary)
Himself
 
2005-2010 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.155 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #4.211 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #3.16 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #2.153 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #2.45 (2005) … Himself
 
2010 In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber (TV series)
– Episode #2.4 (2010)
 
2005-2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #18.44 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #16.85 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #13.193 (2005) … Himself
 
2010 The 7PM Project (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.198 (2010) … Himself
 
2007-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
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2010 In Search of Ted Demme (documentary)
 
2000-2009 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Couples Retreat (2009) … Himself
– 'Daredevil': From the Comic to the Big Screen (2003) … Himself
– The Making of 'The Replacements' (2000) … Himself
 
2009 By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.86 (2009) … Himself (uncredited)
– Episode #1.56 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Tegenlicht (TV series documentary)
Himself
– De stem van generatie Obama (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Reel Comedy (TV series)
Himself
– I Love You, Man (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Stand Up to Cancer (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 2008 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2008 Shootout (TV series)
Himself
– Jon Favreau (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Comic-Con 2007 Live (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Guys Choice (TV movie)
Himself - Guy Movie Hall of Fame Award Winner
 
2007 Space Top 10 Countdown (TV series)
Himself
– Magic and Make-Believe (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The 12th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2006 The Making of 'The Break-Up' (video short)
Himself
 
2006 HypaSpace (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #5.192 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #5.96 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #5.91 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Howard Stern on Demand (TV series)
Himself
– 9.12.01: The Day After (2006) … Himself (voice)
 
2006 Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (documentary)
Himself
 
2003-2006 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 June 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2006 Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 2006 Writers Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
2005-2006 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 December 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Best Ever Christmas Films (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004-2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 November 2005 (2005) … Himself (as John Favreau)
– Episode dated 13 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2005 The Apprentice (TV series)
Himself
– Lost in Space (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Fur on the Asphalt: The Greg the Bunny Reunion Show (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Total Request Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Still Swingin' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (video documentary short)
Himself - Director
 
2004 Making of 'Wimbledon: The Movie' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 World Poker Tour (TV series)
Himself
– Hollywood Home Game IV (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Himself
– Tournament 2, Game 5 (2004) … Himself
 
2001-2004 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #3.9 (2004) … Himself - Host
– Episode #3.6 (2004) … Himself - Host
– Episode #2.4 (2003) … Himself - Host
– Episode #2.3 (2003) … Himself - Host
– Episode #2.2 (2003) … Himself - Host
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2004 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.6 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 'Elf' Jukebox (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 That's a Wrap (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 Tag Along with Will Ferrell (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 How They Made the North Pole (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 Film School for Kids (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 The Isaac Mizrahi Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.15 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Beyond Hell's Kitchen: Making 'Daredevil' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Making It in Hollywood (video documentary)
Himself
 
1998-2002 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Jon Favreau (2002) … Himself
– Jon Favreau (2001) … Himself
– Jon Favreau (1998) … Himself
– Jon Favreau (1998) … Himself
 
2001 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV series)
Himself - Contestant
– Episode dated 26 November 2001 (2001) … Himself - Contestant
 
2000-2001 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 July 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 April 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 August 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2001 This Joint Is Jumpin' (TV documentary)
Film Director
 
2000 Making the Plays: An Actor's Guide to Football (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 The Sopranos (TV series)
Himself
– D-Girl (2000) … Himself
 
1998 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1996 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 6 November 1996 (1996) … Himself - Guest
 
1996 The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 November 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2012 Attack of the Show! (TV series)
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
 
2008 Troldspejlet (TV series)
 
2004 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 

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Provides audio commentary with co-star Vince Vaughn on the DVD for Swingers. See more »

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Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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(About briefly working in banking): I gave two weeks' notice a week before Black Monday. But it was very strange because I thought I would be working on Wall Street my whole life. It was the go-go '80s; there were yellow ties. It was just an exciting moment. And although I wasn't involved in the trading side of things... See more »

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Says he considered renaming Cowboys & Aliens, when audiences initially laughed at the trailer thinking it was a parody. See more »

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Frequently appears in his own films See more »

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Star Sign:

Libra