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
15/05/2025
Jon Favreau announced the return of 'The Mandalorian' for a fourth season, confirming that the series will continue its story on Disney+. He also revealed plans for a new Star Wars film set in the High Republic era, which he will direct and co-write, expanding the franchise's timeline significantly.
03/02/2025
Favreau received the prestigious Irving Thalberg Award at the 2025 Governors Awards for his groundbreaking contributions to television and film, particularly for revitalizing the Star Wars universe with 'The Mandalorian' and directing the visually stunning 'The Lion King' (2019).
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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. |