Jon Favreau
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Jonathan Edward Favreau (born June 2, 1981) is an American political commentator, podcaster, and the former director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama. Favreau attended the College of the Holy Cross, where he took part in and/or directed numerous community and civic programs. He also accumulated numerous scholastic honors before graduating as valedictorian. After graduation, he went to work for the John Kerry presidential campaign in 2004, working to collect talk radio news for the campaign and was promoted to the role of Deputy Speechwriter. Favreau first met Barack Obama, then a state Senator from Illinois, while working on the Kerry campaign. In 2005, Obama's communications director Robert Gibbs recommended Favreau to Obama as a speechwriter.[8] Favreau was hired as Obama's speechwriter shortly after Obama's election to the United States Senate. Obama and Favreau grew close, and Obama referred to him as his "mind reader." He went on the campaign trail with Obama during his successful presidential election campaign. In 2009, he was named to the White House staff as Director of Speechwriting. In January 2017, he co-founded liberal media company Crooked Media with fellow former Obama staffers Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett, and began co-hosting the political podcast Pod Save America with Vietor, Lovett and Dan Pfeiffer.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jon Favreau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Jon Favreau's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jon Favreau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Obama Years: The Power of Words, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jon Favreau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jon Favreau's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jon Favreau.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dress Rehearsal | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Obama Years: The Power of Words | Self - Speechwriter for President Obama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The 44th President: In His Own Words | Self | Average | Similar → |
Jon Favreau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jon Favreau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jon Favreau is "The Obama Years: The Power of Words" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jon Favreau acted in?
Jon Favreau has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.