Director · Actor

Jon Favreau

1966

Who they are

Born: 19 October 1966, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Elf, Iron Man, Iron Man 2

Jon Favreau is an American actor and filmmaker born in Queens, New York. He directed Elf and the first two Iron Man films, helping launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and plays Happy Hogan on screen. He later directed Disney's photorealistic remakes and co-created The Mandalorian.

Where to start

Elf (2003)Log in to add it to the library
His breakout as a director, a Christmas comedy that became a modern holiday staple.
Iron Man (2008)Log in to add it to the library
He directed and acted in the film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Iron Man 2 (2010)Log in to add it to the library
He directed this sequel and continued building the shared Marvel universe.
Chef (2014)Log in to add it to the library
A personal, smaller-scale comedy-drama he directed and starred in after big-studio work.
The Jungle Book (2016)Log in to add it to the library
He directed Disney's technically ambitious live-action remake, which set up his later Lion King.

Their films in the library

Awards

He has won an Emmy Award and two Saturn Awards, but the exact years and categories are not confirmed here.

The full list · 80

1992HoffaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Extra
1992Folks!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Chicago Taxi Driver
1993RudyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as D-Bob
1994PCULog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gutter
1994SpeechlessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Debate Control Room Operator (uncredited)
1994Mrs. Parker and the Vicious CircleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Rice
1994Grandpa's FuneralLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Paul Metsler
1995Batman ForeverLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Assistant
1995Notes from UndergroundLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zerkov
1996SwingersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mike Peters
1996Persons UnknownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Terry
1996Just Your LuckLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Straker
1997DogtownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ezra Good
1998Deep ImpactLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gus Partenza
1998Very Bad ThingsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kyle Fisher
1999Rocky MarcianoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rocky Marciano
2000The ReplacementsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Daniel Bateman
2000Love & SexLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Adam Levy
2001MadeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bobby · Director
2003DaredevilLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Franklin Nelson
2003ElfLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice) · Director
2003Something's Gotta GiveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Leo
2003The Big EmptyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as John Person
2004WimbledonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ron Roth
2004Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' LegacyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2004Elf: Film School for KidsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2004Elf: How they Made the North PoleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2004Elf: Tag Along with Will FerrellLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2004Elf: That's a WrapLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2004Elf JukeboxLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005Zathura: A Space AdventureLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2005Still Swingin’Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2006Open SeasonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reilly (voice)
2006The Break-UpLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Johnny O
2006Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the HeartlandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2008Iron ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hogan · Director
2008Open Season 2Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Reilly (uncredited)
2008Four ChristmasesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Denver McVie
2008Wired: The Visual Effects of Iron ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2009Couples RetreatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joey
2009G-ForceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hurley the Guinea Pig (voice)
2009I Love You, ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barry
2010Iron Man 2Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan · Director
2010Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the ImpossibleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2010With Great Power: The Stan Lee StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2010Brother's JusticeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2010Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of 'Iron Man 2'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2011Cowboys & AliensLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2011ZookeeperLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jerome the Bear (voice)
2012John CarterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Thark Bookie
2012People Like UsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Richards
2013The Wolf of Wall StreetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Manny Riskin
2013Iron Man 3Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan
2013Identity ThiefLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harold Cornish
2014ChefLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carl Casper · Director
2014Marvel Studios: Assembling a UniverseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2014The Wolf PackLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2015EntourageLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jon Favreau
2015Misery Loves ComedyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2015Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2016The Jungle BookLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pygmy Hog (voice) · Director
2016Term LifeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jimmy Lincoln
2017Spider-Man: HomecomingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan
2017A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man HomecomingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2018Solo: A Star Wars StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rio Durant (voice)
2018Marvel Studios: The First 10 Years - More Than a HeroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2018The Animagic World of Rankin/BassLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2019Avengers: EndgameLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan
2019Spider-Man: Far From HomeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan
2019The Lion KingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2019Celebrating Marvel's Stan LeeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2020Alien XmasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Obie (voice) (uncredited)
2021Spider-Man: No Way HomeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan
2021Spider-Man: No Way HomeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan
2023Disney 100: Remember ThatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2024Deadpool & WolverineLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Happy Hogan
2025The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of DisneylandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2026The Mandalorian and GroguLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2026Disney+ Insider: The Mandalorian and Grogu - A New Mission Launches at Disneyland ResortLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Director, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
2026Disney WorldbuildersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.