- Directed 3 actresses in Emmy-winning performances (Margo Martindale in Justified, Colleen Dewhurst in Between Two Women, and Judy Davis in The Starter Wife).
- 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.
- Father of Jacob Avnet.
- Daughters: Alexandra Lester Avnet (b. 1981) and Lily Avnet with Barbara Avnet.
- Formed various companies throughout the years: Tisch/Avnet Productions (in partnership with Steve Tisch) (1978-1985), The Jon Avnet Company (1985-86), The Avnet/Kerner Company (in partnership with Jordan Kerner) (1986-2001) and Brooklyn Films (2001-present).
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