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An American director, actor, screenwriter, and producer, Jon Favreau rose into prominence with the lead role in the 1976 films, Swingers. He has also worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) by collaborating with Robert Downey Jr. in the film Iron Man. Not only that, he has served as executive producer as well as acted –Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and more.
Jon Favreau was born in Flushing, Queens, New York City, the U.S., in 1966. His birthday falls on every 19th of October, which makes his zodiac sign in Libra. He holds the nationality of American and white ethnicity.
Net Worth, Income, and Salary
Jon first came into the entertainment industry from Rudy (1993), a biographical movie based in the life of an American motivational speaker and footballer, Daniel Ruettiger. The movie was able to gain positive reviews.
Eventually, Jon has appeared in numerous films in the next few years, including Love & Sex, Very Bad Things, Mrs. Parker, and the Vicious Circle. Then, he made a debut in directorial in a film called made in 2001 and played the lead role.
Along with that, Jon has directed movies including Elf(2003), Zathura: A Space Adventure(2005), Iron Man(2008), Iron Man 2(2010), Cowboys & Aliens(2011), Chef(2014), The Jungle Book(2016) and The Lion King(2019).
He has also nominated for the Grammy Awards, Directors Guild of America Awards, Hugo Award, and Primetime Emmy Awards. From the Iron Man, he earns the Best Director for the Saturn Awards in 2009. He also won the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018’s Visual Effects Society Awards.
As of 2020, Jon’s net worth estimated $100 millions.
Married, Wife, and Children
Jon walked the aisle with his partner, Joya Tillem. The couple got married on the 24th of November in 2000. Talking about his wife’s background, she is a physician. They have welcomed three children: a son, Max, and two daughters, Madeleine and Brighton.
At this time, they have welcomed three children in the family – a son, Max, and two daughters, Madeleine and Brighton.
Parents, family, and Siblings
Jon was born with the full name Jonathan Kolia Favreau to parents – Charles and Madeleine. His father holds Italian and French-Canadian ancestry, whereas his mother is of Russian Jewish descent. Furthermore, both his parents were teachers.
Jon garnered graduation from The Bronx High School of Science in 1984. Then, he went to Queens College and dropped out a few years. Afterward, he moved to Chicago, where he began performing at improvisational theatres.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Jon has an amazing height of 6 feet and weighs around 78kgs. He has curly, light black hair and brown eyes color.
