Jon Avnet
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In the credits, Jon Avnet appears as a producer who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. Work has kept arriving across 46 years. 'Black Swan' is the project most people will have heard of. There is 'George of the Jungle' as well.
Jon Avnet
8 Directed
12 Series
In the credits, Jon Avnet appears as a producer who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. Work has kept arriving across 46 years. 'Black Swan' is the project most people will have heard of. There is 'George of the Jungle' as well.
Movies
Producer
Black Swan
2010
Director
The Last Rodeo
2025
Producer
George of the Jungle
1997
Director
Righteous Kill
2008
Director
Red Corner
1997
Director
88 Minutes
2007
Director
Fried Green Tomatoes
1991
Producer
Risky Business
1983
Director
Three Christs
2017
Director
The War
1994
Director
Up Close & Personal
1996
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The Last Rodeo
Full Filmography
The Last Rodeo
Director
2025
Film
Justified: City Primeval
Director · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
Executive Producer · 20 episodes
2021–
TV
Five Points
Executive Producer · 20 episodes
2018–
TV
Three Christs
Director
2017
Film
Manhunt
Director · 2 episodes
2017–
TV
Sneaky Pete
Director · 5 episodes
2015–
TV
Paloma
Executive Producer · 5 episodes
2013–
TV
Ruth & Erica
Executive Producer · 13 episodes
2012–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jon Avnet and where are they from?
Jon Avnet is 76 years old, born on November 17, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jon Avnet?
Jon Avnet is best known for directing Fried Green Tomatoes, Righteous Kill, 88 Minutes.
How many movies has Jon Avnet directed?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Jon Avnet has directed or written 8 films and worked on 12 TV shows.
What was Jon Avnet's first movie?
The career of Jon Avnet began with Between Two Women (1986).
What is Jon Avnet's most recent movie or series?
Jon Avnet's most recent release is The Last Rodeo, which premiered on May 22, 2025.
What TV shows has Jon Avnet created or directed?
On television, Jon Avnet has appeared in Justified, Manhunt, Sneaky Pete, Justified: City Primeval.
Jon Avnet
1949-11-17 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Jonathan Michael "Jon" Avnet (born November 17, 1949) is an American director, writer and producer.