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Jon Favreau
Born: 19th Oct 1966 Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Dept: Acting
Jonathan Kolia Favreau (/ˈfævroʊ/ FAV-roh; born October 19, 1966) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Favreau has appeared in many films such as Rudy (1993), PCU (1994), Swingers (1996), Very Bad Things (1998), Deep Impact (1998), The Replacements (2000), Daredevil (2003), The Break-Up (2006), Four Christmases (2008), Couples Retreat (2009), I Love You, Man (2009), People Like Us (2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and Chef (2014).
As a filmmaker, Favreau has been significantly involved with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He directed, produced, and appeared as Happy Hogan in the films Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010). He also served as an executive producer or appeared as the character in the films The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
He has also directed the films Elf (2003), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Cowboys & Aliens (2011), Chef (2014), The Jungle Book (2016), The Lion King (2019), and The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026). Favreau has also been known for his work on the Star Wars franchise with Dave Filoni, creating the Disney+ original series The Mandalorian (2019–2023), which Filoni helped develop, with both serving as executive producers. Alongside Filoni, he serves as an executive producer on all of the show's spin-off series, including The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew. He produces films under his production company banner, Fairview Entertainment, and also presents the variety series Dinner for Five and the cooking series The Chef Show.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 111
Film: 67 (60%)
Television: 44 (40%)
Remaining genres not in graph: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Mystery, History, Thriller, TV Movie, News, Kids, Music, Reality, Soap
Filmography
2025
Commemorate seven decades of the magic, joy and innovation of one of the most beloved theme parks in the world. ... view
Character:
Self
2024
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan
2023
Celebrate 100 years of Disney, with Disney's greatest characters being discussed by the biggest stars and fans, as they reflect on storytelling moment ... view
Character:
Self
Jul 2022 (first aired)
When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of a team of creative g ... view
Character:
Self - Director (1 ep.)
Self (1 ep.)
May 2022 (first aired)
Explore the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary bounty hunter’s return to the sands of Tatooine with mercenary Fennec Shand, who together seek ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Dec 2021 (first aired)
Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand must navigate the galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stak ... view
Character:
Paz Vizsla (voice) (uncredited) (1 ep.)
2021
Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan
Aug 2021 (first aired)
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan / Zombie Happy (voice) (1 ep.)
Happy Hogan (voice) (1 ep.)
Happy Hogan / Happy 'The Freak' Hogan (voice) (1 ep.)
Sir Harold 'The Happy' Hogan / Happy 'The Freak' Hogan (voice) (1 ep.)
Mar 2021 (first aired)
Go behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step o ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
Self (1 ep.)
Dec 2020 (first aired)
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic Christmas blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks. ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
2020
A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the prese ... view
Character:
Obie (voice) (uncredited)
May 2020 (first aired)
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter e ... view
Character:
Self - Host, Executive Producer & Creator (11 ep.)
2019
Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed jour ... view
Character:
Self
Nov 2019 (first aired)
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earnin ... view
Character:
Paz Vizsla (voice) (1 ep.)
2019
Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury unc ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan
Jun 2019 (first aired)
Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friend ... view
Character:
Self (25 ep.)
2019
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaini ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan
2018
An all-new documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmaker ... view
Character:
Self
2018
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and enco ... view
Character:
Rio Durant (voice)
Mar 2018 (first aired)
The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth of ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
2017
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary hig ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan
2017
Zendaya and Tom Holland give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spider-Man Homecoming. ... view
Character:
Self
May 2016 (first aired)
It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that fascinate her, all in her unique style. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2016
If Nick Barrow can stay alive for 21 days, he'll die happy. Everyone Nick knows wants him dead; Mob bosses, contract killers, and dirty cops. Performi ... view
Character:
Jimmy Lincoln
2016
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-disc ... view
Character:
Pygmy Hog (voice)
2015
Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story. ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Jul 2015 (first aired)
IMDb is on the scene at the hottest events to ask celebs the burning questions and get the answers that IMDb fans are dying to know. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2015
Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gol ... view
Character:
Jon Favreau
2015
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abro ... view
Character:
Self
May 2014 (first aired)
Robert Rodriguez sits down with the industry's most iconic directors and engages in a revealing and unexpected exchange about the world of filmmaking. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2014
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its control ... view
Character:
Carl Casper
2014
Extra for "The Wolf Of Wall Street" featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Jonah Hill and more as they take fans behind-the-scenes during the m ... view
Character:
Self
2014
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel ... view
Character:
Self
Feb 2014 (first aired)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program w ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2013
A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infi ... view
Character:
Manny Riskin
2013
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan
2013
When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the ... view
Character:
Harold Cornish
2012
Feature-length documentary about the rise of Marvel Studios and their films leading up to, and including, The Avengers. ... view
Character:
Self
2012
After flying home to L.A. for the funeral of his estranged record-producer father, a struggling man discovers that the will stipulates that he must de ... view
Character:
Richards
2012
John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctant ... view
Character:
Thark Bookie
2011
Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females o ... view
Character:
Jerome the Bear (voice)
2010
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never ... view
Character:
Self
Nov 2010 (first aired)
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2010
Motivated by Box Office statistics, Dax Shepard has made a decision to leave comedy to pursue his dream of becoming an international Martial Arts acti ... view
Character:
Self
2010
At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, ... view
Character:
Self
2010
With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the p ... view
Character:
Happy Hogan
2009
Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want ... view
Character:
Joey
2009
A team of trained secret agent animals, guinea pigs Darwin, Hurley, Juarez, Blaster, mole Speckles, and fly Mooch takes on a mission for the US govern ... view
Character:
Hurley the Guinea Pig (voice)
2009
Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that ... view
Character:
Barry
Mar 2009 (first aired)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC in the United States. T ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2008
Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bu ... view
Character:
Denver McVie
Oct 2008 (first aired)
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatist ... view
Character:
Pre Vizsla / Warrior Commander (voice) (1 ep.)
Pre Vizsla (voice) (5 ep.)
2008
A seven-part "making-of" documentary covering pre-production topics like suit design and construction, storyboards, animatics, and pre-viz, sets, work ... view
Character:
Self
2008
A seven-part "making-of" documentary featuring Jon Favreau, visual effects supervisor John Nelson, Embassy VFS supervisor Winston Helgason, 3D artist ... view
Character:
Self
2008
After falling head over hooves in love with Giselle, Elliot's road to the altar takes a slight detour when Mr. Weenie is kidnapped by a group of pampe ... view
Character:
Reilly (uncredited)
2008
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil. ... view
Character:
Hogan
2006
Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule ... view
Character:
Reilly (voice)
2006
In the spirit of the old west variety shows, Vaughn played host to the ensemble of comedians and performed improvisational sketches with surprise cele ... view
Character:
Self
2006
Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend ... view
Character:
Johnny O
Nov 2005 (first aired)
In this Sundance Channel original series, leading innovators and creative visionaries come together to discuss their passions and creative processes t ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Sep 2005 (first aired)
When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma. ... view
Character:
Mr. Patrick (1 ep.)
Feb 2005 (first aired)
A series of pop-culture parodies using stop-motion animation of toys, action figures and dolls. The title character was an ordinary chicken until he w ... view
Character:
Zeus / Race Announcer (voice) (1 ep.)
2004
Britain’s Peter Colt has never quite lived up to his dreams of tennis stardom. Once ranked as high as number 11 in the world, the journeyman veteran ... view
Character:
Ron Roth
2004
A group of filmmakers talk about their appreciation for "GoodFellas" (1990) and how it has influenced their work. Jon Favreau, Allan and Albert Hughes ... view
Character:
Self
Jan 2004 (first aired)
The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortu ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2003
When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the H ... view
Character:
Leo
2003
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's help ... view
Character:
Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice)
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2003
Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cow ... view
Character:
John Person
Feb 2003 (first aired)
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's g ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2003
A man blinded in a childhood accident fights crime using his superhumanly-elevated remaining senses. ... view
Character:
Franklin "Foggy" Nelson
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jul 2002 (first aired)
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most b ... view
Character:
Dr. Oliver Bloom (1 ep.)
May 2002 (first aired)
HypaSpace was a weekly entertainment news program about the world of science fiction and fantasy, created by and shown on Space, a Canadian cable tele ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2001
Two aspiring boxers and lifelong friends get involved in a money-laundering scheme through a low-level organized crime group. ... view
Character:
Bobby
Jul 2001 (first aired)
Dinner for Five is a television program in which actor/filmmaker Jon Favreau and a revolving guest list of celebrities eat, drink and talk about life ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (50 ep.)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Oct 2000 (first aired)
Buzz Lightyear’s adventures as he patrols the galaxy with his team of Space Rangers, battling evildoers “to infinity and beyond.” ... view
Character:
Crumford Lorak (voice) (4 ep.)
Crumford Lorax (voice) (1 ep.)
2000
Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that im ... view
Character:
Daniel Bateman
2000
When her rather explicit copy is rejected, magazine journalist Kate is asked by her editor to come up with an article on loving relationships instead, ... view
Character:
Adam Levy
Aug 1999 (first aired)
The daily lives of four friends who enjoy extreme sports, surfing, and getting into some crazy situations. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1999
Step into the ring with one of America's greatest legends...and stand a couple of rounds with greatness! "Pulling no punches" (LA Daily News), Jon Fav ... view
Character:
Rocky Marciano
Mar 1999 (first aired)
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Jan 1999 (first aired)
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter a ... view
Character:
Host of KISS Forum (voice) (1 ep.)
Jan 1999 (first aired)
Dilbert, a socially awkward but highly competent engineer, works in a dysfunctional workplace. The series satirizes corporate culture, featuring cluel ... view
Character:
Holden Callfielder (voice) (1 ep.)
Jan 1999 (first aired)
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Sep 1998 (first aired)
Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer ... view
Character:
Sean McGee (1 ep.)
1998
Kyle Fisher has one last night to celebrate life as a single man before marrying Laura, so he sets out to Vegas with four of his best buddies. But a d ... view
Character:
Kyle Fisher
1998
A seven-mile-wide space rock is hurtling toward Earth, threatening to obliterate the planet. Now, it's up to the president of the United States to sav ... view
Character:
Gus Partenza
1997
Philip Van Horn, who left his small town a long time ago to become a Hollywood actor and hasn't had any success at that, returns to the town for a vis ... view
Character:
Ezra Good
1996
When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction t ... view
Character:
Terry
1996
Six million dollars suddenly goes up for grabs when an aged diner's heart fails after he discovers that he has won the lottery. Which of the remaining ... view
Character:
Straker
1996
After 6 years together, Mike's girlfriend leaves him, so he travels to LA to be a star. Six months on, he's still not doing very well— so a few of h ... view
Character:
Mike Peters
Jul 1996 (first aired)
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Oct 1995 (first aired)
MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1995
Adapted from Dostoevsky's novella, Henry Czerny plays the narrator, Underground Man. Filled with self-hatred, he keeps a video diary where he discusse ... view
Character:
Zerkov
1995
Batman faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, and the Riddler, a disgrunt ... view
Character:
Assistant
1994
In the midst of election season in New Mexico, political speechwriters Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick begin a romance, unaware they are working for cand ... view
Character:
Debate Control Room Operator (uncredited)
Sep 1994 (first aired)
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get fr ... view
Character:
Pete Becker (6 ep.)
Sep 1994 (first aired)
Chicago Hope is an American medical drama television series, created by David E. Kelley. It ran on CBS from September 18, 1994, to May 4, 2000. The se ... view
Character:
Tim Carney (2 ep.)
1994
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted w ... view
Character:
Elmer Rice
1994
Nervous high school senior Tom Lawrence visits Port Chester University, where he gets a taste of politically correct college life when he's guided by ... view
Character:
Gutter
1994
The family is silently preparing for the grandpa's funeral. The daughters are already missing him; the youngest cannot accept that she is not immortal ... view
Character:
Paul Metsler
1993
Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of p ... view
Character:
D-Bob
Sep 1993 (first aired)
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Alon ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (2 ep.)
Aug 1993 (first aired)
A neo-noir anthology television series, set in somber Los Angeles right after World War II and before the election of American President John F. Kenne ... view
Character:
Leo (1 ep.)
1992
A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles w ... view
Character:
Extra
Aug 1992 (first aired)
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night tal ... view
Character:
Jon (1 ep.)
May 1992 (first aired)
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
1992
A slightly self absorbed yuppie takes in his parents including his senile father, after their home burns down. But his personal and professional life ... view
Character:
Chicago Taxi Driver
Jul 1989 (first aired)
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing. ... view
Character:
Eric the Clown (1 ep.)