Jon Favreau Biography

Fast Facts

• Met frequent co-star Vince Vaughn on the set of Rudy
• Wrote his breakthrough indie hit Swingers on a screenwriting software program that he received as a gift from his father
• Guest-starred as a software entrepreneur trying to woo Monica on several episodes of Friends
• Played himself in the episode "D-Girl" of The Sopranos, meeting with Christopher about his screenplay
• Hosted Dinner for Five, a show that brought four other celebrities together with Favreau for dinner
• Cites Rob Reiner as an inspiration for his ability to segue from acting to directing and producing