Jon Avnet

Production

Born November 17, 1949 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

21 films as director · Active 1984–2025

Jonathan Michael "Jon" Avnet (born November 17, 1949) is an American director, writer and producer.

Known for

The Last Rodeo

2025

On the Lot

2007

The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business

2008

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood

2009

Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes

1998

Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star

2003