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Jon Favreau

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Jonathan Favreau, Speaker | Filmmaker, Actor, Director
Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau

Los Angeles, United States

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$11k–25k

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Jon Favreau's biography

At a glance

  • Director and actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Directed and produced The Mandalorian and other Star Wars series
  • Directed critically acclaimed films like Elf and The Jungle Book
Jonathan Favreau is an American filmmaker and actor. He began his career in Chicago, performing at various improvisational theatres. Favreau's early film roles included appearances in "Rudy" (1993) and "PCU" (1994). He gained recognition with his breakout performance in "Swingers" (1996), which he also wrote. As a filmmaker, Favreau has contributed to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directing, producing, and appearing as Happy Hogan in films such as "Iron Man" (2008) and "Iron Man 2" (2010). He also served as an executive producer for or appeared as the character in other Marvel films like "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), and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021). Favreau has also directed films outside of the Marvel universe, including "Elf" (2003), "Zathura: A Space Adventure" (2005), "Cowboys & Aliens" (2011), "Chef" (2014), "The Jungle Book" (2016), and "The Lion King" (2019). More recently, he has been associated with the Star Wars franchise through his collaboration with Dave Filoni on projects like "The Mandalorian," "The Book of Boba Fett," "Ahsoka," and the upcoming "Skeleton Crew".

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Jonathan Favreau: Journey Of A Filmmaker And Actor Extraordinaire
Experience the captivating storytelling and creative genius of Jonathan Favreau in a keynote talk that explores his remarkable journey as a filmmaker and actor. From his breakout role in "Swingers" to his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Star Wars franchise, Favreau's insights will inspire and entertain audiences.

Why we recommend booking Jon

Jonathan brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career in filmmaking and acting, offering unique insights into creativity, innovation, and storytelling that can inspire and motivate your team. His journey from improvisational theatre to directing blockbuster hits in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars franchise showcases his adaptability and leadership in highly collaborative environments. Booking Jonathan as a speaker will provide your business with unparalleled perspectives on navigating challenges and fostering a culture of success in any industry.

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Jon Favreau is such an amazing person! Today was one of the most beautiful graduations that Greengates has ever had. Our students, teachers and parents were more than impressed. Jon's speech was perfect, he was perfect!

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Email jon.favreau@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Jon's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Jon Favreau's speaking style like?
Jon Favreau structures his keynote around a career narrative, tracing his trajectory from improvisational theatre in Chicago through his writing and acting work in Swingers to his directorial output across the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Star Wars franchise.
What topics does Jon Favreau specialise in?
Jon Favreau's sessions cover his journey as a filmmaker and actor, his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and his work within the Star Wars franchise. He directed Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010), created and produced The Mandalorian for Disney+, and directed The Jungle Book (2016) and The Lion King (2019).
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