Jon Favreau

Jonathan Kolia Favreau, born in 1966, is an American actor and filmmaker whose career has spanned both sides of the camera. As an actor, he graced the screen in films like "Swingers," "The Replacements," and "Daredevil," before pivoting to directing with "Elf" and "Iron Man." His involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe includes directing "Iron Man" and "Iron Man 2," as well as executive producing subsequent MCU entries. Favreau's versatility extends to the Star Wars universe, where he co-created "The Mandalorian" with Dave Filoni, and to his production company, Fairview Entertainment, which has brought projects like "The Chef Show" and "Dinner for Five" to life.