---
name: "Jon Favreau"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jon-favreau"
fi1m_id: "jon-favreau"
imdb_id: "nm0269463"
tmdb_id: 15277
wikidata_id: "Q295964"
roles: ["Actor","Producer","Director"]
born: "19 October 1966"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 25
average_fi1m_score: 68
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 13
updated: "2026-10-20T04:06:07.689816+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Jon Favreau

## Identity

Jon Favreau

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jon-favreau
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jon-favreau
- **IMDb ID:** nm0269463
- **TMDB ID:** 15277
- **Wikidata ID:** Q295964
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Favreau, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q295964, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0269463/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15277

Actor and producer. Born 19 October 1966 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Producer, Director
- **Born:** 19 October 1966, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1995–present
- **Also known as:** John Favreau, Jonathan Kolia Favreau
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 25: 13 acting, 9 directing, 3 producing
- **Frequently works with:** [Kevin Feige](https://film.one/person/kevin-feige.md), [Robert Downey Jr.](https://film.one/person/robert-downey-jr.md), [Amy Pascal](https://film.one/person/amy-pascal.md), [Chris McKenna](https://film.one/person/chris-mckenna.md), [Erik Sommers](https://film.one/person/erik-sommers.md), [Gwyneth Paltrow](https://film.one/person/gwyneth-paltrow.md), [Jon Watts](https://film.one/person/jon-watts.md), [Tom Holland](https://film.one/person/tom-holland.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 68, as actor, over 13 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 68 (2), 2000s 68 (6), 2010s 69 (14), 2020s 64 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 68 to 66 across 13 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 7 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 11 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Action 8, Adventure 7, Science Fiction 7, Comedy 6, Drama 3, Crime 2
- **Screen time:** 28 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $11,106m across 13 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Favreau, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q295964, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0269463/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15277

## Coming up

- *Oswald* (2027-02-17), Executive Producer

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Iron Man*](https://film.one/film/iron-man.md) (80), [*The Mandalorian*](https://film.one/tv/the-mandalorian.md) (76), [*Spider-Man: No Way Home*](https://film.one/film/spider-man-no-way-home.md) (74), [*Spider-Man: Homecoming*](https://film.one/film/spider-man-homecoming.md) (74), [*The Jungle Book*](https://film.one/film/the-jungle-book-2016.md) (72), [*Iron Man 3*](https://film.one/film/iron-man-3.md) (72), [*Something's Gotta Give*](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md) (72), [*Spider-Man: Far From Home*](https://film.one/film/spider-man-far-from-home.md) (67)
- **Peacock:** [*The Office*](https://film.one/tv/the-office-2005.md) (77), [*About a Boy*](https://film.one/tv/about-a-boy-2014.md) (63)
- **Paramount+:** [*The Wolf of Wall Street*](https://film.one/film/the-wolf-of-wall-street.md) (82)
- **Apple TV:** [*Swingers*](https://film.one/film/swingers.md) (80)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Jon Favreau

> Jon Favreau gives funny people room to be awkward, selfish and worth knowing. We like his films best when he trusts those people; his digital animals and franchise adventures can be expertly made and dramatically thin.

In *Swingers* (1996), Jon Favreau’s Mike Peters struggles to keep up with Vince Vaughn’s confidently talkative Trent. We felt protective of Mike because Favreau makes that effort so plainly visible. His screenplay understands how friends can turn encouragement into pressure, and director Doug Liman keeps the affection apparent even when the slang becomes tiresome. That patience with people is still the most persuasive reason to watch his work.

Directing *Elf* (2003) and *Iron Man* (2008), he found larger settings for the same interest in performers. Will Ferrell gets to play Buddy’s sincerity without apology, while Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark is allowed to enjoy being clever. Gwyneth Paltrow gives Stark someone who will resist his charm, and editor Dan Lebental leaves room for their exchanges. The thin story in *Elf* and the routine fighting in *Iron Man* matter, but neither cancels the pleasure of the company.

*Iron Man 2* (2010) repeatedly leaves Stark to introduce people needed for later instalments, although Favreau and cinematographer Libatique make the Monaco attack unusually easy to follow. Writing, directing and starring in *Chef* (2014) marked a return to smaller-scale work. His supporting performances also show how useful he can be without much fuss. As Happy Hogan in *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017), he ignores Peter’s texts and supplies a funnier link to the wider franchise than Stark’s visits do.

The move towards lifelike digital creatures produces sharply different results in *The Jungle Book* (2016) and *The Lion King* (2019). The former has a boy’s wish to belong and Bill Murray’s agreeably workshy Baloo, though the songs sometimes interrupt the danger. The latter’s lions barely change expression; editors Adam Gerstel and Mark Livolsi keep cutting to herds when a reaction is needed. Zimmer’s score must supply feelings that the faces cannot, and technical skill is no compensation.

Creating *The Mandalorian* (2019), Favreau found a useful television rhythm in bounty-hunting assignments, despite leaving the man behind the mask underwritten. *The Mandalorian and Grogu* (2026), co-written with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, repeats the hunts without building a satisfying middle. Editors Rachel Goodlett Katz and Dylan Firshein keep individual encounters clear, but the accumulation is forgettable. For the most rewarding introduction, start with *Swingers* or *Iron Man*.

## Biography

Jon Favreau is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born on 19 October 1966 in Queens, New York City.

As an actor he has played Happy Hogan in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024). He directed *Iron Man* (2008) and *The Lion King* (2019), and created the Disney+ series *The Mandalorian* (2019–2023).

Favreau served as director, writer and producer on the film *The Mandalorian and Grogu* (2026).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, animationmagazine.net, britannica.com.*

## On Fi1m (25)

### Performed in (13) — the average rests on these

- *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024), Fi1m 60, as Happy Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-and-wolverine.md)
- *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021), Fi1m 74, as Happy Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-no-way-home.md)
- *Avengers: Endgame* (2019), Fi1m 79, as Happy Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-endgame.md)
- *Spider-Man: Far From Home* (2019), Fi1m 67, as Happy Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-far-from-home.md)
- *Solo: A Star Wars Story* (2018), Fi1m 58, as Rio Durant (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/solo-a-star-wars-story.md)
- *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017), Fi1m 74, as Happy Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-homecoming.md)
- *Iron Man 3* (2013), Fi1m 72, as Happy Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/iron-man-3.md)
- *The Wolf of Wall Street* (2013), Fi1m 82, as Manny Riskin — [page](https://film.one/film/the-wolf-of-wall-street.md)
- *Open Season* (2006), Fi1m 49, as Reilly (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/open-season.md)
- *The Break-Up* (2006), Fi1m 55, as Johnny O — [page](https://film.one/film/the-break-up.md)
- *Something's Gotta Give* (2003), Fi1m 72, as Leo — [page](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md)
- *Swingers* (1996), Fi1m 80, as Mike Peters — [page](https://film.one/film/swingers.md)
- *Batman Forever* (1995), Fi1m 56, as Assistant — [page](https://film.one/film/batman-forever.md)

### Directed (9)

- *The Mandalorian and Grogu* (2026), Fi1m 58, Director, Writer, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-mandalorian-and-grogu.md)
- *The Lion King* (2019), Fi1m 52, Producer, Director — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lion-king-2019.md)
- *The Mandalorian* (2019), Fi1m 76, as Paz Vizsla (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mandalorian.md)
- *The Jungle Book* (2016), Fi1m 72, as Pygmy Hog (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-jungle-book-2016.md)
- *About a Boy* (2014), Fi1m 63, Director — [page](https://film.one/tv/about-a-boy-2014.md)
- *Iron Man 2* (2010), Fi1m 56, as Happy Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/iron-man-2.md)
- *Iron Man* (2008), Fi1m 80, as Hogan — [page](https://film.one/film/iron-man.md)
- *The Office* (2005), Fi1m 77, Director — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-office-2005.md)
- *Elf* (2003), Fi1m 75, as Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/elf.md)

### Produced (3)

- *Avengers: Infinity War* (2018), Fi1m 77, Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-infinity-war.md)
- *Avengers: Age of Ultron* (2015), Fi1m 63, Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-age-of-ultron.md)
- *The Avengers* (2012), Fi1m 80, Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-avengers.md)

## Complete filmography (99)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Oswald* (2027), series, Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
- *Lion* (2026), series, Executive Producer
- *The Mandalorian and Grogu* (2026), Producer, Director, Writer — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/the-mandalorian-and-grogu.md)
- *Frankenstein* (2025), Thanks — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/frankenstein.md)
- *Star Wars: Skeleton Crew* (2024), series, Executive Producer
- *Megalopolis* (2024), Thanks — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/megalopolis.md)
- *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024), as Happy Hogan — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-and-wolverine.md)
- *Ahsoka* (2023), series, Executive Producer
- *Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies* (2022), Thanks
- *Obi-Wan Kenobi* (2022), series, Thanks
- *Prehistoric Planet* (2022), series, Executive Producer
- *The Book of Boba Fett* (2021), series, as Paz Vizsla (voice) (uncredited) · Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
- *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021), as Happy Hogan — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-no-way-home.md)
- *What If...?* (2021), series, as Happy Hogan / Zombie Happy (voice), Happy Hogan (voice), Happy Hogan / Happy 'The Freak' Hogan (voice), Sir Harold 'The Happy' Hogan / Happy 'The Freak' Hogan (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/what-if.md)
- *Alien Xmas* (2020), as Obie (voice) (uncredited) · Executive Producer
- *Black Is King* (2020), Thanks
- *Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian* (2020), series, Executive Producer
- *The Mandalorian* (2019), series, as Paz Vizsla (voice) · Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Creator — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mandalorian.md)
- *The Lion King* (2019), Producer, Director — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lion-king-2019.md)
- *Spider-Man: Far From Home* (2019), as Happy Hogan — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-far-from-home.md)
- *The Chef Show* (2019), series, Executive Producer, Director
- *Avengers: Endgame* (2019), as Happy Hogan · Executive Producer — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-endgame.md)
- *Solo: A Star Wars Story* (2018), as Rio Durant (voice) — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/solo-a-star-wars-story.md)
- *Avengers: Infinity War* (2018), Executive Producer — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-infinity-war.md)
- *Chef* (2017), Original Story
- *Young Sheldon* (2017), series, Director, Executive Producer
- *The Orville* (2017), series, Producer, Director
- *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017), as Happy Hogan — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-homecoming.md)
- *Term Life* (2016), as Jimmy Lincoln
- *The Jungle Book* (2016), as Pygmy Hog (voice) · Director, Producer — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/the-jungle-book-2016.md)
- *Grimsby* (2016), Thanks
- *The Shannara Chronicles* (2016), series, Executive Producer
- *Entourage* (2015), as Jon Favreau
- *Avengers: Age of Ultron* (2015), Executive Producer — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-age-of-ultron.md)
- *Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas* (2014), Original Film Writer
- *Chef* (2014), as Carl Casper · Director, Writer, Producer
- *About a Boy* (2014), series, Director — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/about-a-boy-2014.md)
- *The Wolf of Wall Street* (2013), as Manny Riskin — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-wolf-of-wall-street.md)
- *Iron Man 3* (2013), as Happy Hogan · Executive Producer — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/iron-man-3.md)
- *Identity Thief* (2013), as Harold Cornish
- *Revolution* (2012), series, Director, Co-Executive Producer, Executive Producer
- *People Like Us* (2012), as Richards
- *The Avengers* (2012), Executive Producer — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-avengers.md)
- *John Carter* (2012), as Thark Bookie
- *Cowboys & Aliens* (2011), Director, Executive Producer
- *Zookeeper* (2011), as Jerome the Bear (voice)
- *Iron Man 2* (2010), as Happy Hogan · Executive Producer, Director — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/iron-man-2.md)
- *Couples Retreat* (2009), as Joey · Screenplay
- *G-Force* (2009), as Hurley the Guinea Pig (voice)
- *I Love You, Man* (2009), as Barry
- *Four Christmases* (2008), as Denver McVie
- *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* (2008), series, as Pre Vizsla (voice), Pre Vizsla / Warrior Commander (voice)
- *Open Season 2* (2008), as Reilly (uncredited)
- *Iron Man* (2008), as Hogan · Executive Producer, Director — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/iron-man.md)
- *In Case of Emergency* (2007), series, Director
- *Open Season* (2006), as Reilly (voice) — Fi1m 49, [page](https://film.one/film/open-season.md)
- *The Break-Up* (2006), as Johnny O — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/the-break-up.md)
- *Zathura: A Space Adventure* (2005), Director
- *My Name Is Earl* (2005), series, as Mr. Patrick — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/my-name-is-earl.md)
- *Green Street Hooligans* (2005), Executive Producer
- *The Office* (2005), series, Director — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-office-2005.md)
- *Robot Chicken* (2005), series, as Zeus / Race Announcer (voice)
- *Wimbledon* (2004), as Ron Roth
- *Something's Gotta Give* (2003), as Leo — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md)
- *Elf* (2003), as Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice) · Director, Screenplay — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/elf.md)
- *The Big Empty* (2003), as John Person · Executive Producer
- *Daredevil* (2003), as Franklin Nelson
- *Monk* (2002), series, as Dr. Oliver Bloom
- *The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest* (2002), Screenplay
- *Undeclared* (2001), series, Director
- *Made* (2001), as Bobby · Director, Writer, Producer
- *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command* (2000), series, as Crumford Lorak (voice), Crumford Lorax (voice)
- *The Replacements* (2000), as Daniel Bateman
- *Love & Sex* (2000), as Adam Levy
- *Rocket Power* (1999), series, Actor
- *Rocky Marciano* (1999), as Rocky Marciano
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Host of KISS Forum (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *Dilbert* (1999), series, as Holden Callfielder (voice)
- *The King of Queens* (1998), series, as Sean McGee
- *Very Bad Things* (1998), as Kyle Fisher
- *Deep Impact* (1998), as Gus Partenza
- *Dogtown* (1997), as Ezra Good
- *Persons Unknown* (1996), as Terry
- *Just Your Luck* (1996), as Straker
- *Swingers* (1996), as Mike Peters · Screenplay, Co-Producer — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/swingers.md)
- *Notes from Underground* (1995), as Zerkov
- *Batman Forever* (1995), as Assistant — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/batman-forever.md)
- *Speechless* (1994), as Debate Control Room Operator (uncredited)
- *Friends* (1994), series, as Pete Becker — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/friends.md)
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Tim Carney
- *Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle* (1994), as Elmer Rice
- *PCU* (1994), as Gutter
- *Grandpa's Funeral* (1994), as Paul Metsler
- *Rudy* (1993), as D-Bob
- *Fallen Angels* (1993), series, as Leo — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/fallen-angels-1993.md)
- *Hoffa* (1992), as Extra
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), series, as Jon — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)
- *Folks!* (1992), as Chicago Taxi Driver
- *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Eric the Clown — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)

## Gallery

- ![Jon Favreau](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-0b35936615bf.jpg) Jon Favreau — Eva Rinaldi(Uploader: Musa Raza), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Jon_Favreau_2016.jpeg/1280px-Jon_Favreau_2016.jpeg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Anthony Atamanuik as Donald Trump, Jon Favreau and James Adomian as Bernie Sanders speaking at the 2016 Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena,](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-1fc6526a1feb.jpg) Anthony Atamanuik as Donald Trump, Jon Favreau and James Adomian as Bernie Sanders speaking at the 2016 Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Anthony_Atamanuik%2C_Jon_Favreau_%26_James_Adomian_as_Trump_%26_Sanders_%2827874275172%29.jpg/1280px-Anthony_Atamanuik%2C_Jon_Favreau_%26_James_Adomian_as_Trump_%26_Sanders_%2827874275172%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Chef SXSW (242 of 601).jpg (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-cdd1af111294.jpg) Chef SXSW (242 of 601).jpg (2014) — Anna Hanks from Austin, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Chef_SXSW_%28242_of_601%29_%2815199214740%29.jpg/1280px-Chef_SXSW_%28242_of_601%29_%2815199214740%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Chef SXSW (245 of 601).jpg (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-af174d945a00.jpg) Chef SXSW (245 of 601).jpg (2014) — Anna Hanks from Austin, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Chef_SXSW_%28245_of_601%29_%2815199304298%29.jpg/1280px-Chef_SXSW_%28245_of_601%29_%2815199304298%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jon Favreau](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-753241d90d99.jpg) Jon Favreau — Image via TMDB
- ![Jon Favreau](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-dde51b36861f.jpg) Jon Favreau — Image via TMDB
- ![Jon Favreau](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-433d50003719.jpg) Jon Favreau — Image via TMDB
- ![Chef SXSW (246 of 601).jpg (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-ef063a5ec310.jpg) Chef SXSW (246 of 601).jpg (2014) — Anna Hanks from Austin, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Chef_SXSW_%28246_of_601%29_%2815385883555%29.jpg/1280px-Chef_SXSW_%28246_of_601%29_%2815385883555%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Chef SXSW (247 of 601).jpg (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-edd8d774edd6.jpg) Chef SXSW (247 of 601).jpg (2014) — Anna Hanks from Austin, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Chef_SXSW_%28247_of_601%29_%2815199401547%29.jpg/1280px-Chef_SXSW_%28247_of_601%29_%2815199401547%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jon Favreau](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-91d11e1daadb.jpg) Jon Favreau — Image via TMDB
- ![Jon Favreau](https://film.one/media/person/6734/gallery-199f7c0ea959.jpg) Jon Favreau — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- Disney Legends 2019: Disney Legends (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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