Jon Favreau - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 19, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Jon Favreau's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Directing and producing films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including 'Iron Man', and creating 'The Mandalorian' TV series. |
Intro
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.'
Early Life & Background
Jon Favreau was born to Madeleine, an elementary school teacher, and Charles Favreau, a special education teacher. He is of Italian and French-Canadian descent. Favreau attended The Bronx High School of Science and briefly studied at Queens College before leaving to pursue a career in comedy and acting.
Career Highlights
- Directed and starred in the indie hit 'Swingers' (1996).
- Directed 'Elf' (2003), which became a holiday classic.
- Directed 'Iron Man' (2008), setting the foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Directed 'Iron Man 2' (2010).
- Executive producer for several Marvel films, including 'The Avengers' (2012).
- Directed the live-action adaptation of 'The Jungle Book' (2016).
- Directed 'The Lion King' (2019) remake.
- Created and serves as executive producer and occasional director on 'The Mandalorian' (2019–present).
Trivia
- Has made cameo appearances in several of his films, most notably as Happy Hogan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Started his career as a comedian in Chicago before moving to Hollywood.
- Is an avid fan of Star Wars and cites it as a huge influence.
- Favreau's mother died of leukemia when he was a child.
FAQs
People also ask
Jon Favreau is 59 years old.
Jon Favreau was born the 19 October 1966.
Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About October 19th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: The Yardbirds, a British rock band, embarked on their first tour of the United States on October 19, 1966. This tour helped to establish their presence in the American music scene and introduced their innovative sound to a wider audience.
- Day of the week: October 19th, 1966 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops
- #1 UK song: Distant Drums by Jim Reeves
- Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols
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