Jon Favreau Swingers, which was released in 1996, was Jon Favreau's breakout film: he wrote its script and starred in it, and he has credited it for opening numerous doors for him in Hollywood. (more) Jon Favreau American director, producer and actor Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jon-Favreau Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jon-Favreau Also known as: Jonathan Kolia Favreau Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 24, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts In full: Jonathan Kolia Favreau (Show more) Born: October 19, 1966, Queens, New York, U.S. (Show more) See all related content → Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Jon Favreau (born October 19, 1966, Queens, New York, U.S.) is an American filmmaker who first found success with the semi-autobiographical Swingers (1996), which he wrote and starred in. He has been variously a director, a producer, and an actor for a string of high-profile film series from the Walt Disney Company, including Iron Man and the Avengers as well as numerous Star Wars projects. Favreau was born in the Forest Hills section of Queens in New York City and was the only child of Madeleine (née Balkoff) and Charles Favreau. His mother, who was of Russian Jewish ancestry, taught ...(100 of 939 words)

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