Jon Favreau Overview
Born: October 19, 1966
The only child born to two teachers in Queens, New York, Jon Favreau became interested in acting in high school. Weighing in then at a whopping 280 lbs, it's no surprise that his heroes were John Belushi and John Candy. Heading out to Chicago's Second City in hopes of becoming the next fat funny guy, he ended up washing dishes in their restaurant. Eventually he landed a minor role in the football comedy Rudy as Sean Astin's chubby friend. With the money he made from that part, Favreau relocated... See All