Directors born on October 19

Take a focused look at the directors born on October 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1966 Jon Favreau

  Jon Favreau is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on blockbuster films such as 'Iron Man', 'The Jungle Book', and 'The Lion King' (2019). He has played a pivotal role in launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is also the creator of the Star Wars series 'The Mandalorian.' [bio]

• 1977 Jason Reitman

  Jason Reitman is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work on acclaimed movies such as 'Juno', 'Up in the Air', and 'Thank You for Smoking'. [bio]