Career Timeline of Jon Favreau: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jon Favreau made an impact.
Jon Favreau is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in films like *Rudy*, *Swingers*, *Deep Impact*, *The Replacements*, *Daredevil*, *The Wolf of Wall Street*, and *Chef*. He is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.
1988: Favreau moves to Chicago
In the summer of 1988, Jon Favreau moved to Chicago to pursue a career in comedy after dropping out of college for good.
1993: First Film Role in Rudy
In 1993, Jon Favreau landed his first film role as tutor D-Bob alongside Sean Astin in the film Rudy. During shooting he met Vince Vaughn.
1994: Appearance in PCU and Seinfeld
In 1994, Jon Favreau appeared in the college film PCU alongside Jeremy Piven and in an episode of Seinfeld titled "The Fire" as Eric the Clown.
1996: Breakthrough with Swingers
In 1996, Jon Favreau had his breakthrough as an actor-screenwriter with the film Swingers, in which Vince Vaughn had his breakthrough role.
1997: Appearance on Friends
In 1997, Jon Favreau appeared on the television sitcom Friends, portraying Pete Becker, Monica Geller's millionaire boyfriend, for several episodes.
1997: Favreau Working on The Marshal of Revelation
In 1997, Jon Favreau was working on The Marshal of Revelation, a Miramax project, described as an offbeat Western featuring a Hasidic Jewish gunslinger.
1998: Roles in Deep Impact and Very Bad Things
In 1998, Jon Favreau landed the role of Gus Partenza in Deep Impact and rejoined Jeremy Piven in Very Bad Things.
1999: Starring in Rocky Marciano
In 1999, Jon Favreau starred in the television film Rocky Marciano, based on the life of world heavyweight champion, Rocky Marciano.
2000: Roles in Love & Sex, The Replacements, and The Sopranos
In 2000, Jon Favreau appeared in Love & Sex, co-starring Famke Janssen, played Daniel Bateman in The Replacements, and played himself in The Sopranos episode "D-Girl."
2001: Guest-Directing Undeclared
In 2001, Jon Favreau guest-directed an episode of the college dramedy Undeclared.
2001: Directorial Debut with Made
In 2001, Jon Favreau made his film directorial debut with Made, which he also wrote and starred in with Vince Vaughn.
2002: Screenwriter for The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest
Jon Favreau is credited as a screenwriter for the 2002 film The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest.
2003: Directorial Success with Elf
In 2003, Jon Favreau achieved his first financial success as a director with the hit comedy Elf, and also had a small part in Something's Gotta Give.
2003: Role in Daredevil and The Big Empty
In 2003, Jon Favreau played Foggy Nelson in the movie Daredevil, and starred in The Big Empty as John Person.
2005: Guest Judge on The Apprentice
In 2005, Jon Favreau appeared as a guest judge and executive representative of Sony Corporation on The Apprentice, judging contestants designing floats for his movie Zathura: A Space Adventure.
2005: Direction of Zathura
In 2005, Jon Favreau directed the film adaptation of the children's book Zathura, and also made appearances in film and television.
2005: Dinner for Five Ends
In 2005, Jon Favreau's TV series Dinner for Five, which aired on IFC, concluded after running from 2001 to 2005.
April 28, 2006: Signed to Direct Iron Man
On April 28, 2006, it was announced that Jon Favreau was signed to direct the long-awaited Iron Man movie.
May 2, 2008: Release of Iron Man
On May 2, 2008, Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, was released and became a critical and commercial success.
September 2008: Debut of Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas
In September 2008, Jon Favreau debuted two issues of Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas, a planned mini-series for Marvel Knights before its cancellation.
November 2008: Cancellation of Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas
In November 2008, the Marvel Knights mini-series Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas, written by Jon Favreau, was cancelled.
2008: Role in Four Christmases
In 2008, Jon Favreau played Denver in Four Christmases.
2008: Neanderthals Film Project Cancelled
In 2008, the motion-captured animated film titled Neanderthals, which Jon Favreau would have written and produced at Sony Pictures Animation, was cancelled after four years in development.
September 2009: Signed to Direct Cowboys & Aliens
In September 2009, Jon Favreau signed up to direct Cowboys & Aliens, based on the graphic novel of the same name.
November 2010: Favreau to Direct Magic Kingdom
In November 2010, it was reported that Jon Favreau would direct a film titled Magic Kingdom, based on The Walt Disney Company's theme park of the same name.
December 2010: Favreau Steps Down as Director for Iron Man 3
In December 2010, Jon Favreau announced that he would not direct Iron Man 3 but would remain an executive producer.
2011: Release of Cowboys & Aliens
In 2011, Cowboys & Aliens directed by Jon Favreau was released, but is considered a financial disappointment.
July 2012: Favreau Officially Working on Magic Kingdom
In July 2012, Jon Favreau reported that he was officially working on the film, Magic Kingdom.
October 2012: Favreau Attached to Direct Battle for Bonneville
In October 2012, Jon Favreau was attached to direct the racing film Battle for Bonneville, about the story of Art and Walt Arfons, with Ryan Reynolds set to star as one of the leads.
November 2012: Favreau Considered to Direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In November 2012, Jon Favreau was among those considered to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but J. J. Abrams was chosen.
2012: Directed pilot for Revolution
In 2012, Jon Favreau directed the pilot for the NBC show, Revolution, and served as one of the show's executive producers.
2013: Directing an episode of The Office and About a Boy
In 2013, Jon Favreau directed an episode of NBC's The Office and filmed a pilot for a TV series based on the novel About a Boy.
2014: Favreau Still Interested in Magic Kingdom
In 2014, Jon Favreau stated that he still had interest in the Magic Kingdom project, and that he could direct it after finishing filming The Jungle Book (2016).
2014: Release of Chef
In 2014, Jon Favreau wrote, co-produced, directed, and starred in Chef, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success.
April 15, 2016: Release of The Jungle Book
On April 15, 2016, Jon Favreau's live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book was released, receiving critical and commercial acclaim.
April 2016: Favreau to Direct The Jungle Book Sequel
In April 2016, it was reported that Jon Favreau would return to direct the sequel to his critically acclaimed live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book.
2016: Mention of Finishing The Jungle Book
In 2014, Jon Favreau stated that he still had interest in the Magic Kingdom project, and that he could direct it after finishing filming The Jungle Book (2016). The Jungle Book was released in 2016.
2017: Consultant for The Orville
From 2017 to 2019, Jon Favreau worked as a consultant on 24 episodes of The Orville.
2017: Appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Directing Young Sheldon pilot
In 2017, Jon Favreau returned as Happy Hogan in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming and directed the pilot episode of CBS' Young Sheldon.
March 8, 2018: Announcement of The Mandalorian
On March 8, 2018, Lucasfilm announced that Jon Favreau would executive produce and write a live-action Star Wars television series, titled The Mandalorian, for Disney+.
June 12, 2018: Pre-Production Begins on The Jungle Book Sequel
By June 12, 2018, early pre-production of the sequel to The Jungle Book had begun, with Justin Marks writing an early draft for the film.
August 30, 2018: Favreau Created Golem Creations Ltd. LLC
On August 30, 2018, Jon Favreau created Golem Creations Ltd. LLC, a television production company. The name reflects his interest in the overlap of technology and storytelling.
April 26, 2019: Release of Avengers: Endgame
On April 26, 2019, Avengers: Endgame, executive-produced by Jon Favreau, was released.
June 2019: Premiere of The Chef Show
In June 2019, The Chef Show, co-hosted and executive produced by Jon Favreau and Roy Choi, premiered on Netflix.
July 2019: Release and Success of The Lion King
In July 2019, Jon Favreau's CGI adaptation of The Lion King was released, surpassing The Jungle Book to become his highest-grossing film as director.
November 12, 2019: Premiere of The Mandalorian
On November 12, 2019, The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ alongside the streaming service, co-produced by Jon Favreau's production company.
December 2021: Appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home
In December 2021, Jon Favreau reprised his role as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
May 2022: Production of Prehistoric Planet
In May 2022, Jon Favreau produced the documentary series Prehistoric Planet alongside the BBC Studios Natural History Unit for Apple TV+.
January 2024: Lucasfilm Announces The Mandalorian and Grogu Film
In January 2024, Lucasfilm announced that The Mandalorian and Grogu feature film was in active development, with Jon Favreau directing, writing, and co-producing. The film is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026.
July 2024: Appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine
In July 2024, Jon Favreau reprised his role as Happy Hogan in Deadpool & Wolverine.
March 2025: Favreau Developing Oswald The Lucky Rabbit Series
In March 2025, it was reported that Jon Favreau is developing a live-action animation hybrid series based on Oswald The Lucky Rabbit for Disney+ as writer and producer.
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