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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.
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Jon Avnet is a director, writer and producer of films, TV shows and Broadway plays. He is known for Fried Green Tomatoes, Black Swan, Justified and 60 Second Docs.
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Dec 24, 2021 · Jon Avnet, in a guest column about Joan Didion, describes how a testy collaboration on 1996's 'Up Close and Personal' turned into a friendship.
Jon Avnet is an American director, writer and producer known for films such as Risky Business, Fried Green Tomatoes and Black Swan. He has also worked on TV shows like The War, Justified and Sneaky Pete.
Sep 16, 2009 · Jon Avnet '71: Film/Broadway Producer & Director - YouTube. SarahLawrenceCollege. 9.12K subscribers. Subscribed. 6. 1.4K views 14 years ago. For more information:...
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Dec 14, 2023 · Jon Avnet returns to feature filmmaking with a drama about a former bull rider who risks his life for his grandson. The film, written by Neal McDonough and Derek Presley, stars McDonough and Mykelti Williamson.
