Jon Ronson
Biography
Jon Ronson is a Welsh journalist, author and filmmaker whose works include Them: Adventures with Extremists (2001), The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004), and The Psychopath Test (2011). He has been described as a gonzo journalist, becoming a faux-naïf character in his stories. He produces informal but skeptical investigations of controversial fringe politics and science.
Known For
TV
The Daily Show
Self
1996
TV
Conan
Self
2010
TV
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
TV
Have I Got News for You
Self
1990
TV
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Panellist
TV
Skavlan
Self - Guest
2009
TV
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Self
2014
TV
The Russell Howard Hour
Self
2017
TV
The Secret Rulers of the World
Narrator (voice)
2001
Film
Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero
2026
TV
On the Trail of Easy Rider: 40 Years On... Still Searching for America
Self
2011
Film
Alex's War
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Dark Secrets: Inside Bohemian Grove
Self
2000
Film
Can We Take a Joke?
Self
2016
TV
The Crazy Rulers of the World
Self
2004
TV
Esc & Ctrl
Presenter
2011
Film
I Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman
2003
Film
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes
Self
2008
TV
Critical Condition
Self
1998
Film
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
Himself
2019
Filmography
2026FilmPhoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero2022FilmNoel Edmonds: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday Nightas Self2022FilmAlex's Waras Self (archive footage)2019FilmBeing Frank: The Chris Sievey Storyas Himself2017TVThe Russell Howard Houras Self2016FilmCan We Take a Joke?as Self2014TVAlan Davies: As Yet Untitledas Self2011TVEsc & Ctrlas Presenter2011TVOn the Trail of Easy Rider: 40 Years On... Still Searching for Americaas Self2010TVConanas Self2009TVRevelations: How To Find God2009TVSkavlanas Self - Guest2008FilmStanley Kubrick's Boxesas Self2008FilmReverend Deathas Himself - Presenter2007FilmDeath in Santalandas Presenter2005TVThe Late Late Show with Craig Fergusonas Self2004TVThe Crazy Rulers of the Worldas Self2003FilmI Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman2003FilmKidneys for Jesusas Himself2002FilmThe Double Life of Jonathan Kingas Presenter2001TVThe Secret Rulers of the Worldas Narrator (voice)2000FilmDark Secrets: Inside Bohemian Groveas Self1999FilmThe New Klanas Self1998FilmCritical Condition: Comedyas self1998FilmCritical Condition: Filmas Self1998TVCritical Conditionas Self1997FilmTottenham Ayatollahas Presenter1996TVThe Daily Showas Self1990TVHave I Got News for Youas Self—TVHave I Got a Bit More News for Youas Self - Panellist