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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 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.
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.
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.
Nov 4, 2001 · Uprising: Directed by Jon Avnet. With Leelee Sobieski, Hank Azaria, David Schwimmer, Jon Voight. Jews rise up in the Warsaw Ghetto against the Nazis in 1943.
Avnet made an assured directorial debut with the surprise word-of-mouth hit "Fried Green Tomatoes," a folksy and feminist Southern shaggy dog tale about independent lives, friendship, and the many forms of love.
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.
