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Jonathan Michael Avnet (born November 17, 1949), is an American director, writer and producer. Early life and education. Avnet was born in Brooklyn, the son of Joan Bertha (née Grossman) and Lester Francis Avnet, a corporate executive with Avnet (a Global distributor of IT & electronics) [1] [2] [3] founded by his grandfather, Charles Avnet.
Jon Avnet. Director: Fried Green Tomatoes. Jon Avnet has directed, written, and produced more than 80 motion pictures, television movies, series and Broadway plays, winning Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, Peabody's, DGA Awards, the Humanitas, Golden Globes and the AFI's Franklin Shaffner Medal.
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Dec 14, 2023 · Jon Avnet’s next movie is ‘The Last Rodeo.’ The shooting of the project will begin in Oklahoma in April 2024. The film revolves around Joe Cartwright, a former professional bull rider who is pushing 50.
Jon Avnet has directed, written, and produced more than 80 motion pictures, television movies, series and Broadway plays. He directed the Oscar-nominated performance of Jessica Tandy and the three Emmy-winning performances of Margo Martindale, Colleen Dewhurst and Judy Davis.
- November 17, 1949
Jan 3, 2020 · Three Christs: Directed by Jon Avnet. With Richard Gere, James Monroe Iglehart, Peter Dinklage, Julian Acosta. Three Christs follows Dr. Alan Stone who is treating three paranoid schizophrenic patients at the Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan, each of whom believed they were Jesus Christ.
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Highest Rated: 100% Uprising (2001) Lowest Rated: 0% Funny About Love (1990) Birthday: Nov 17, 1949. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA. This son of the founder and chair of the largest...
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Jon Avnet. Biography. Jonathan Michael "Jon" Avnet (born November 17, 1949) is an American director, writer and producer. Known For. Black Swan. George of the Jungle. Fried Green Tomatoes. Risky Business. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Righteous Kill. Inspector Gadget. 88 Minutes. Production. Directing. Acting. Writing. Crew. All.
