Jon Favreau is an American actor, director, and producer, known for his acting roles in films like ‘Very Bad Things.’ He is also known for directing films, such as 'Iron Man' and ‘The Jungle Book.’ He began his career by performing in theatres. He made his film debut with a role in the biographical sports film ‘Rudy.’ The film, which was about the life of American motivational speaker and football player Daniel ‘Rudy’ Ruettiger, was a commercial success. He made his directorial debut with the crime comedy film 'Made.' Apart from directing, he also wrote, co-produced, and acted in the film. He gained international fame as a director for his work in the superhero film 'Iron Man.’ The film was a huge commercial success and also won several awards and nominations. He also directed its sequel 'Iron Man 2' which was a commercial success as well and earned an ‘Oscar’ nomination. In his career so far, Favreau has earned several awards, including the 'Hollywood Film Award' for his work as a director in the film ‘The Jungle Book.’