Age: 59
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Jonathan Kolia Favreau (/ˈfævroʊ/ FAV-roh; born October 19, 1966) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Favreau has appeared in many 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 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 and Grogu (2026). Favreau has also been known for his work on the Star Wars franchise with Dave Filoni, creating the Disney+ original series The Mandalorian (2019–2023), 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 Skeleton Crew. He produces films under his production company banner, Fairview Entertainment, and also presents the variety series Dinner for Five and the cooking series The Chef Show. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jon Favreau, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jon Favreau
Director
for Director in El Cantante de la Salsa: The Hector Lavoe Story
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"El Cantante de la Salsa: The Hector Lavoe Story" is an incredibly powerful biographical film that takes you on a journey through the life of one of the most influential figures in the history of salsa music. From his humble beginnings in Ponce, Puerto Rico to becoming the "Voice of Salsa," Hector Lavoe's magnetic charisma, unmatched vocal talent, and groundbreaking collaborations with Fania All-Stars and Willie Colón forever revolutionized salsa music, making him a true cultural icon. The film paints a vivid picture of the vibrant backdrop of the New York City salsa scene in the 1970s and 1980s, and delves into Lavoe's struggles and triumphs. The story explores his battles with drug addiction, the heart-wrenching loss of loved ones, and the toll his lifestyle took on his career and health. But at the heart of "El Cantante de la Salsa" is the story of redemption, resilience, and the enduring power of music to heal. This exhilarating and emotionally charged film is not just for salsa music fans, but for anyone who appreciates the power of music to inspire and uplift. It's a must-watch for those who want to be moved by the story of a true legend.
