Jon Favreau

The Profile

Jon Favreau is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter known for directing high-profile studio films and producing/creating television such as The Mandalorian.

Born October 19, 1966 in Queens, New York. Active from the early 1990s to present. Known publicly as a director of The Jungle Book (2016) and as creator/showrunner/executive producer of The Mandalorian; frequently works within mainstream studio and Disney productions.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Favreau's ability to balance spectacle and intimacy across film and television. The Mandalorian is noted as a well-calibrated, Disney-friendly serial with a standout Ludwig Goransson score. The Jungle Book is lauded for its near-miraculous mix of realism and whimsy driven by strong CGI.