Jonathan Kolia Favreau (born October 19, 1966) is an American actor and director.
Jon is an alumnus of Chicago's ImprovOlympic improvisation troupe. Fellow members include the late Chris Farley, Ian Gomez, Pat Finn (II), Tim Meadows, Rachel Dratch, Mike Myers (I) and Horatio Sanz.
Graduate of the prestigious Bronx High School of Science (1984).
Son with wife Joya, Max, born 25 July 2001.
Daughter Madeleine born April 2003.
Wrote script for Swingers (1996) on computer software given to him by his father.
Met close friend and on-screen partner Vince Vaughn when both secured supporting roles in 1993's Rudy (1993).
He is of primarily French and Italian descent.
Is a fan of Robert Englund.
Is a big fan of Kevin Smith. Has stated on many occasions that Smith is a very big inspiration on him.
30th August 2006: birth of his daughter, Brighton Rose Favreau, third child with wife Joya Tillerm.