Personal Info

Birth date

1966-10-19 (58 Years)

Gender

Male

Known for

Acting

Place of birth

Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Also known as

John Favreau

존 파브로

莊法來奧

強‧費洛

จอน แฟฟโร

Jonathan Kolia Favreau

جان فاورو

Jon Favreau

Biography

Jonathan Kolia Favreau (/ˈfævroʊ/ FAV-roh; born October 19, 1966) is an American filmmaker and actor. As an actor, Favreau has appeared in 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 for and/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 & Grogu (2026). Recently, Favreau has been known for his work on the Star Wars franchise with Dave Filoni, creating the Disney+ original series The Mandalorian (2019–present), 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 the upcoming Skeleton Crew. He produces films under his production company banner, Fairview Entertainment, and also presented the variety series Dinner for Five and the cooking series The Chef Show.

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Filmography

The Daily Show

6.354

Overview:

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

6.343

Overview:

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 eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

5.853

Overview:

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 was brought back to New York.

Real Time with Bill Maher

5.984

Overview:

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.

Family Guy

7.4

Overview:

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

Conan

7.068

Overview:

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

5.411

Overview:

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

Seinfeld

8.257

Overview:

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.

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

5.989

Overview:

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. The hour-long show premiered on March 2, 2009, and is hosted by actor, comedian and performer Jimmy Fallon, an alumnus of Saturday Night Live. Hip hop/neo soul band The Roots serve as the show's house band, and Steve Higgins is the show's announcer. The third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman, the program originates from NBC Studio 6B in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The show typically opens with a brief monologue from Fallon, followed by a comedy "desk piece," as well as prerecorded segments and audience competitions. The next segment is devoted to a celebrity interview, with guests ranging from actors and musicians to media personalities and political figures. The show then closes with either a musical or comedy performance. The show frequently employs digital media into its comedy, which has become crucial to its success. Fallon has been appointed to become the next host of The Tonight Show, where he will succeed the current host Jay Leno at the conclusion of the 2014 Winter Olympics, with fellow SNL alum Seth Meyers slated to replace Fallon.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

8.5

Overview:

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 Separatists.

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

7.2

Overview:

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. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.

The Sopranos

8.651

Overview:

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.

Friends

8.4

Overview:

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 from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

5.5

Overview:

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

My Name Is Earl

7.666

Overview:

When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.

Monk

7.941

Overview:

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

5.7

Overview:

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.

The Office

8.58

Overview:

The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

Young Sheldon

8.041

Overview:

The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

Robot Chicken

7.633

Overview:

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 was run down by a car and subsequently brought back to life in cyborg form by mad scientist Fritz Huhnmorder, who tortures Robot Chicken by forcing him to watch a random selection of TV shows, the sketches that make up the body of each episode.

The King of Queens

7.091

Overview:

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 the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.

The Celebrity Apprentice

5.052

Overview:

The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home.

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

6.5

Overview:

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command is an American animated science fiction/adventure/comedy series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series originally aired on UPN and ABC from October 2000 to January 2001 as part of Disney's One Saturday Morning programming block. It follows the adventures of space ranger Buzz Lightyear, who first appeared in the film Toy Story as an action figure and one of the film's protagonists.

Chelsea

5.118

Overview:

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.

Honest Trailers

6.5

Overview:

Trailers that tell you the TRUTH about your favorite movies and TV shows: Honest Trailers. These are the hilarious trailers the producers don't want you to see...

The Mandalorian

8.4

Overview:

After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

4.2

Overview:

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 show's host after Tom Synder retired. The segment "5 Questions" was carried over from when he was on The Daily Show. Kilborn was frequently beaten in the ratings by his NBC timeslot rival, Conan O'Brien. Kilborn left The Late Late Show to pursue new opportunities.

What If...?

8.1

Overview:

Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.

The Orville

7.621

Overview:

Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.

Chicago Hope

7.243

Overview:

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 series is set in a fictional private charity hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The show is set to return in the fall of 2013 on TVGN in reruns.

Acting

2024Deadpool & Wolverine as Happy Hogan

2023A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened as Self (archive footage)

2022LIGHT & MAGIC (1, 1 Episode) as Self - Director, Self

2022Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett (1 Episode) as Self

2022Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home as Self (archive footage)

2021The Book of Boba Fett (1 Episode) as Paz Vizsla (voice) (uncredited)

2021Spider-Man: No Way Home as Happy Hogan

2021What If...? (1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) 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)

2021Marvel Studios Assembled (1, 1 Episode) as Self (archive footage), Self

2020The Holiday Movies That Made Us (1 Episode) as Self (archive footage)

2020Alien Xmas as Obie (voice) (uncredited)

2020Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (11 Episodes) as Self - Host, Executive Producer & Creator

2019Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee as Self

2019The Mandalorian (1 Episode) as Paz Vizsla (voice)

2019Spider-Man: Far From Home as Happy Hogan

2019The Chef Show (25 Episodes) as Self

2019Avengers: Endgame as Happy Hogan

2018The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass as Self

2018Solo: A Star Wars Story as Rio Durant (voice)

2018The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2 Episodes) as Self