History of Jon Favreau in Timeline
Jon Favreau is an American filmmaker and actor known for his diverse roles in both film and television. As an actor, he has appeared in various movies, including "Rudy," "Swingers," "Very Bad Things," "Deep Impact," "The Replacements," "Daredevil," "The Break-Up," "Four Christmases," "Couples Retreat," "I Love You, Man," "People Like Us," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and "Chef." His career spans from comedic roles to dramatic ones, and he has also gained recognition for his filmmaking endeavors, including directing and producing major projects.
October 19, 1966: Jon Favreau is Born
Jon Favreau was born in Flushing, Queens, New York on October 19, 1966.
1979: Mother's Death
Favreau's mother, Madeleine, died of leukemia in 1979.
1984: High School Graduation
Favreau graduated from The Bronx High School of Science in 1984.
1987: Leaves Queens College
Favreau left Queens College in 1987 before graduating.
1988: Briefly Returns to College and Moves to Chicago
Favreau briefly returned to Queens College in early 1988 before dropping out and moving to Chicago to pursue comedy.
1993: "Rudy" Role
Favreau landed his first film role in "Rudy" in 1993.
1993: Film Debut in "Rudy"
In 1993, Jon Favreau made his film debut in "Rudy", playing the role of D-Bob.
1994: "PCU" and "Seinfeld" Appearance
Favreau appeared in the film "PCU" and an episode of "Seinfeld" titled "The Fire" in 1994.
1994: "PCU" and "Seinfeld" Appearance
In 1994, Favreau appeared in the film "PCU" and the "Seinfeld" episode "The Fire".
1996: "Swingers" Release
Favreau co-wrote and starred in "Swingers" in 1996.
1996: "Swingers" Breakthrough
Favreau's breakthrough role came in 1996 with the film "Swingers", which he also co-wrote.
1997: "Friends" Appearance
Favreau appeared in several episodes of "Friends" in 1997.
1998: "Deep Impact" and "Very Bad Things" Roles
Favreau appeared in the films "Deep Impact" and "Very Bad Things" in 1998.
1998: "Deep Impact" and "Very Bad Things"
Favreau acted in the films "Deep Impact" and "Very Bad Things" in 1998.
1999: "Rocky Marciano" Role
In 1999, Favreau starred in the television film "Rocky Marciano".
November 24, 2000: Jon Favreau Marries Joya Tillem
On November 24, 2000, Jon Favreau married physician Joya Tillem, niece of lawyer and talk show host Len Tillem. They have a son, Max, and two daughters.
2000: "Love & Sex", "The Replacements", and "The Sopranos"
In 2000, Favreau appeared in the film "Love & Sex", "The Replacements", and an episode of "The Sopranos".
2000: "The Replacements" and "The Sopranos"
In 2000, Favreau appeared in the film "The Replacements" and an episode of "The Sopranos".
2001: Directs "Undeclared" Episode
Favreau guest-directed an episode of "Undeclared" in 2001.
2001: Directorial Debut with "Made"
Favreau made his film directorial debut with "Made" in 2001.
2002: Screenwriter for "The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest"
Favreau is credited as a screenwriter for the 2002 film "The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest".
2003: "Elf" Release
Favreau directed the hit comedy "Elf" in 2003.
2003: "Daredevil" Appearance
Favreau appeared as Foggy Nelson in the movie "Daredevil" in 2003.
2003: "Elf" and "Something's Gotta Give"
Favreau directed "Elf" and had a small role in "Something's Gotta Give" in 2003.
2003: "Daredevil" and "The Big Empty"
Favreau appeared in "Daredevil" and "The Big Empty" in 2003.
2005: Guest Judge on "The Apprentice"
Favreau appeared as a guest judge on "The Apprentice" in 2005.
2005: "Zathura" Release
Favreau directed "Zathura" in 2005.
2005: "Zathura: A Space Adventure" Release
Favreau directed "Zathura: A Space Adventure" in 2005.
2005: "Dinner for Five" Ends
Favreau's TV series "Dinner for Five" aired until 2005.
April 28, 2006: Jon Favreau Signs on to Direct Iron Man
On April 28, 2006, Jon Favreau was announced as the director for the Iron Man film.
2006: "The Break-Up"
Favreau appeared in the romantic comedy "The Break-Up" in 2006.
May 2, 2008: Iron Man Releases to Critical and Commercial Success
Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, was released on May 2, 2008, and achieved both critical acclaim and box office success.
September 2008: Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas Debuts
In September 2008, Jon Favreau's Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas mini-series for Marvel Knights debuted.
November 2008: Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas Cancelled
Jon Favreau's Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas mini-series was cancelled in November 2008.
2008: "Iron Man" Release
In 2008, Favreau directed and starred in "Iron Man".
2008: Neanderthals Project Cancelled
The Neanderthals film, which Jon Favreau was set to write and produce, was cancelled in 2008.
2008: Favreau Stars in Four Christmases
In 2008, Jon Favreau appeared in the film Four Christmases.
2008: "Four Christmases" and "Iron Man"
In 2008, Favreau appeared in "Four Christmases" and directed and starred in "Iron Man".
September 2009: Favreau to Direct Cowboys & Aliens
In September 2009, Jon Favreau signed on to direct the film adaptation of the graphic novel Cowboys & Aliens.
2009: "Couples Retreat" and "I Love You, Man"
Favreau acted in the films "Couples Retreat" and "I Love You, Man" in 2009.
November 2010: Magic Kingdom Project Announced
In November 2010, it was reported that Jon Favreau would direct Magic Kingdom.
December 2010: Favreau Steps Down as Director for Iron Man 3
In December 2010, Jon Favreau announced he wouldn't direct Iron Man 3, but would stay on as executive producer.
2010: "Iron Man 2" Release
Favreau directed and starred in "Iron Man 2" in 2010.
2011: "Cowboys & Aliens" Release
Favreau directed "Cowboys & Aliens" in 2011.
2011: Cowboys & Aliens Released
Jon Favreau's film Cowboys & Aliens was released in 2011.
July 2012: Favreau Confirms Work on Magic Kingdom
In July 2012, Jon Favreau officially confirmed his involvement in the Magic Kingdom film.
November 2012: Favreau Considered for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In November 2012, Jon Favreau was considered as a potential director for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
2012: "The Avengers" Release
In 2012, Favreau acted as Happy Hogan and executive produced "The Avengers".
2012: "People Like Us" and "The Avengers"
In 2012, Favreau appeared in "People Like Us" and acted in and executive produced "The Avengers".
2012: Favreau Directs Pilot for Revolution
Jon Favreau directed the pilot episode and served as executive producer for the NBC show Revolution in 2012.
December 2013: Will Ferrell Declines Elf Sequel
In December 2013, Will Ferrell stated his unwillingness to make a sequel to the movie Elf.
2013: "Iron Man 3" Release
Favreau acted as Happy Hogan and executive produced "Iron Man 3" in 2013.
2013: Favreau Directs Episode of The Office and Destiny Trailer
In 2013, Jon Favreau directed an episode of The Office and the "Law of the Jungle" trailer for the video game Destiny.
2013: "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Iron Man 3"
Favreau appeared in "The Wolf of Wall Street" and acted as Happy Hogan in "Iron Man 3" in 2013.
2014: "Chef" Release
Favreau directed and starred in "Chef" in 2014.
2014: "Chef" Release
Favreau directed and starred in the film "Chef" in 2014.
2014: Favreau Expresses Continued Interest in Magic Kingdom
In 2014, Jon Favreau reiterated his interest in directing Magic Kingdom.
2014: Chef Written, Produced, Directed, and Starring Favreau Released
In 2014, Jon Favreau wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the film Chef.
June 2015: Favreau Comments on Future Star Wars Involvement
In June 2015, Jon Favreau expressed his potential interest in working on future Star Wars projects.
January 2016: Favreau Hints at Possible Elf Sequel
Despite Will Ferrell's earlier refusal, Jon Favreau suggested in January 2016 that a sequel to Elf could still be a possibility.
April 15, 2016: The Jungle Book Released
Jon Favreau's live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book was released on April 15, 2016.
April 2016: Favreau to Direct The Jungle Book Sequel
In April 2016, it was announced that Jon Favreau would direct the sequel to The Jungle Book.
2016: "The Jungle Book" Release
Favreau directed "The Jungle Book" in 2016.
2017: Favreau Consults on The Orville
From 2017 to 2019, Jon Favreau worked as a consultant on The Orville.
2017: Favreau Directs Pilot for Young Sheldon and Appears in Spider-Man: Homecoming
In 2017, Jon Favreau directed the pilot episode of Young Sheldon and reprised his role as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
March 8, 2018: Favreau to Executive Produce and Write The Mandalorian
On March 8, 2018, it was announced that Jon Favreau would executive produce and write The Mandalorian.
June 12, 2018: Pre-Production Begins for The Jungle Book Sequel
Early pre-production for the sequel to The Jungle Book began by June 12, 2018.
August 30, 2018: Favreau Founds Golem Creations Ltd. LLC
Jon Favreau established Golem Creations Ltd. LLC, a television production company, on August 30, 2018, driven by his interest in the convergence of technology and storytelling. The company's name reflects Favreau's view of technology's potential for both creation and destruction.
April 26, 2019: Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home Released
Avengers: Endgame, executive produced by Jon Favreau, and Spider-Man: Far From Home, in which he reprised his role as Happy Hogan, were both released in 2019, specifically on April 26th for the former.
May 2019: Favreau to be Named Disney Legend
In May 2019, it was announced that Jon Favreau would receive the distinction of Disney Legend at the D23 Expo for his significant contributions to the Walt Disney Company.
June 2019: The Chef Show Premieres
The Chef Show, co-hosted and executive produced by Jon Favreau, premiered in June 2019.
July 2019: The Lion King Released
Jon Favreau's CGI adaptation of The Lion King was released in July 2019.
November 12, 2019: The Mandalorian Premieres
The Mandalorian, executive produced and written by Jon Favreau, premiered on November 12, 2019.
2019: "The Lion King" Release
Favreau directed "The Lion King" in 2019.
December 2021: Favreau Appears in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Jon Favreau reprised his role as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: No Way Home, released in December 2021.
May 2022: Favreau Produces Prehistoric Planet
In May 2022, Jon Favreau produced the documentary series Prehistoric Planet.
2022: Iron Man Selected for Preservation in the National Film Registry
In 2022, Jon Favreau's Iron Man was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
February 13, 2023: Favreau Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On February 13, 2023, Jon Favreau was honored with the 2,746th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
January 2024: The Mandalorian & Grogu Announced
In January 2024, Lucasfilm announced the development of The Mandalorian & Grogu, with Jon Favreau attached to direct, write, and co-produce.
July 2024: Favreau Appears in Deadpool & Wolverine
Jon Favreau is set to reprise his role as Happy Hogan in Deadpool & Wolverine, scheduled for release in July 2024.
May 22, 2026: The Mandalorian & Grogu Scheduled for Release
The Mandalorian & Grogu, directed, written, and co-produced by Jon Favreau, is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026.