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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.
He is best known for co-writing, directing and producing Fried Green Tomatoes, which garnered multiple Academy Award nominations (for writing and for Jessica Tandy, who co-starred with Kathy Bates, Cicely Tyson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary Louise Parker) and BAFTAs.
- January 1, 1
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
He is best known for co-writing, directing and producing Fried Green Tomatoes, which garnered multiple Academy Award nominations (for writing and for Jessica Tandy, who co-starred with Kathy Bates, Cicely Tyson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary Louise Parker) and BAFTAs.
- November 17, 1949
- Selected Film Credits
- Selected TV Credits
- Selected Digital Credits
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- Brooklyn Films
The Jon Avnet Company was the short-lived production company of producer and director Jon Avnet, who was previously a part of Tisch/Avnet Productions with producer Steve Tisch. Producer Jordan Kerner later joined, forming The Avnet/Kerner Company .
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