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Who is Jonah Ray?
Jonah Ray is an actor, comedian, and writer. Jonah Ray portrays Jonah Heston, the most recent Mystery Science Theater 3000 primary host. Ray previously hosted The Nerdist Podcast and co-hosted The Meltdown with Ray and Kumail on Comedy Central. He is well-known for his roles in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017), How to Deter a Robber (2020), and Better Things (2020).
Early Life and Childhood
Jonah Ray was born in Kailua, Hawaii, USA, on August 3, 1982. He has 39 years on the clock.
Ray was a member of local Hawaii rock/punk bands before moving to Los Angeles. He initially pursued opportunities in punk rock, but later began to focus on writing and performing comedy.
Education Details
Jonah Ray’s educational background is unavailable.
Professional Career
Hidden America is a travel parody series that premiered on Seeso on June 2, 2016.
Following Ray as he explores and pokes fun at local restaurants, memorials, and historical sites in various cities, in the style of Anthony Bourdain’s travel show.
Ray travels to cities in the United States such as Boston, New Orleans, Austin, and Chicago. Hidden America’s second season was renewed for a second season on August 18, 2016.
In October 2012, he launched his own podcast, Jonah, with guests from the independent music scene.
Regular contributors and guests include Man Man, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Pup, and Har Mar Superstar.
Ray announced the launch of his own record label, ATS, Literally Figurative Records, on a 2014 episode of his podcast, a comedy/music label aimed to feature “a comic on one side and band they are friends with on the other.”
Ray was also a co-host of The Nerdist Podcast and television show with Chris Hardwick.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson announced plans for Ray to host the series’ upcoming continuation on November 16, 2015.
The series was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign and was released by Netflix internationally on April 14, 2017.
For seasons 11 and 12, Ray portrays Heston. Joel Hodgson launched a second successful Kickstarter campaign in April and May 2021 to fund Season 13, in which Ray will reprise his role as Heston.
Net Worth and Salary
Jonah Ray’s net worth is estimated to be $978,354.
Relationship Status
Jonah Ray is married to his lovely wife Deanna Rooney. In 2013, the couple tied the knot. Deanna is a writer, artist, and animator from the United States.
In MST3K, she plays Dr. Donna St. Phibes and Bonehead #3.
She has also appeared on shows like The Joel McHale Show, Hidden America, and Townies. Her work has been featured on television shows such as Cosmos and Rad Lands.
Body Measurements
He is a man of average stature, standing at 6 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.96 m).
Social Media
His Twitter handle is @jonahray.
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Trivia
- He is a man of average stature, standing at 6 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.96 m).
- Ray’s net worth is estimated to be $978,354.
- He stands at 6 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.96 m).
- Jonah is married to his lovely wife Deanna Rooney.
- He was also a co-host of The Nerdist Podcast and television show with Chris Hardwick.
