Jon Avnet has directed, written, and produced more than 70 motion pictures given by the American Friends of the Ghetto Fighters House in honor of the famous Polish educator who gave his life so his orphans would never be abandoned.
Father of Jacob Avnet.
Daughters: Alexandra Lester Avnet and Lily Avnet with Barbara Avnet.
Father-in-law of Thomas Constantino (b. 1971).
He is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, California.
Topanga, Los Angeles, California
Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Jessica Tandy in Fried Green Tomatoes .
