Jon Avnet
- Biography
- Had prominent Hollywood director/producer Jon Avnet gone into business as originally intended, Hollywood may likely be a very different place today. The man who brought such memorable features as Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) and The War (1994) to the ...
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- Born
- November 17, 1947
Awards
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America | Best Director - Television Movie Uprising (2001) |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | National Board of Review | Freedom of Expression Award Red Corner |
Films
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