A Quote by Jon Favreau

I was the worst extra, I was 'that' guy. I was the guy on the phone trying to get the Oscar for best extra - for best background performance.

Jon Favreau

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Background Best Extra Get Guy Oscar Performance Phone Trying Worst

Quote Author

Jon Favreau
American - Actor
Born: October 19, 1966

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