Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/10/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York, U.S. |
Latest News about Jon Favreau
17/06/2025
The Academy announced Jon Favreau as one of the recipients of the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award for the 16th annual Governors Awards. The award recognized his career as a producer and his broader impact on film and television, including his work on 'The Mandalorian' and major studio films.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jon Favreau is an acclaimed American filmmaker, actor, and director known for his work in both comedy and blockbuster films. He gained early recognition for writing and starring in the semi-autobiographical comedy 'Swingers' (1996). He later directed major films including 'Elf' (2003), 'Iron Man' (2008), 'The Jungle Book' (2016), and 'The Lion King' (2019). He is also the creator and executive producer of the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian'. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
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Personal Life
| Favreau is married to Joya Tillem, whom he met while working at Bear Stearns. They have been married since 2000 and share three children. |
Relationships & More
| Married to Joya Tillem since 2000 |
Family
| Parents | Madeleine Favreau (mother, schoolteacher), Charles Favreau (father, schoolteacher) |
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| Siblings | Only child |
| Spouse | Joya Tillem (m. 2000) |
| Children | Three children: Maximo, Madeleine, Joseph |
Career
| Acting Roles |
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| Directing |
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| Other | Producer, Writer, Creator of The Mandalorian |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jonfavreau/ | |
| https://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau | |
| https://www.facebook.com/jonfavreau | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@jonfavreau |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Only child of schoolteachers. | |
| 2. Studied at Queens College but left early to work at Bear Stearns. | |
| 3. Hosted and produced IFC's Dinner for Five (2002), Emmy-nominated. |