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Jolt (film)

Jolt (2021) is an American action comedy directed by Tanya Wexler, starring Kate Beckinsale as Lindy, a bouncer who controls murderous rage with an electrode vest and hunts her boyfriend's killer; released on Prime Video, 91 minutes, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Jomon T. John (ജോമോൻ ടി. ജോൺ)

Jomon T. John (ജോമോൻ ടി. ജോൺ), born 1982 in Cherthala, is an Indian cinematographer and producer in Malayalam and Hindi cinema; debut Chappa Kurishu (2011), 2015 Kerala State cinematography award, Rohit Shetty Hindi films, ARM (2024).

Jomonte Suvisheshangal (ജോമോന്റെ സുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ)

Jomonte Suvisheshangal (ജോമോന്റെ സുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ) is a 2017 Malayalam family comedy-drama directed by Sathyan Anthikad, starring Dulquer Salmaan as Jomon, Mukesh as his father Vincent, with Aishwarya Rajesh and Anupama Parameswaran; released 19 January 2017.

Jon Bass (actor)

Jon Bass (born 1986) is an American actor from Bellaire, Texas, who replaced Josh Gad as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, starred in Miracle Workers, Baywatch, Molly's Game, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law as Todd Phelps.

Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal (born 1976, Washington, D.C.) is an American actor known for Shane Walsh on The Walking Dead, the Punisher since 2016, and an Emmy-winning role as Mikey in The Bear.

Jon Brion

Jon Brion (born 1963, Glen Ridge, New Jersey) is an American composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist; scored 29 films 1996–2026 including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and produced Fiona Apple, Kanye West, and Mac Miller.

Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer (Jonathan Niven Cryer, born 1965) is an American actor known as Duckie in Pretty in Pink (1986) and Alan Harper on Two and a Half Men (2003–15), for which he won two Emmy Awards; later Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse.

Jon Daly

Jon Daly, American actor, comedian, writer, and producer from Pittsburgh, known for Kroll Show, UCB Theatre, Fallout, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, and the Jon Daly is John Daly search stunt; distinct from the Irish football manager and golfer John Daly.

Jon Dough

Jon Dough, stage name of Chester "Chet" Anuszek (1962–2006), American pornographic actor and director active 1985–2006, first male Vivid contract performer, 12 AVN/XRCO awards, died by suicide in Chatsworth, California.

Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau (born 1966, Queens, New York) is an American actor, writer, director, and producer of Swingers, Elf, Iron Man 1 and 2, The Jungle Book, and The Lion King, creator of The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Happy Hogan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, distinct from the political speechwriter of the same name.

Jon Finch

Jon Finch (John Nicholas Finch, 1942–2012), English actor; played Macbeth for Polanski and the lead in Hitchcock's Frenzy, declined James Bond, and lost the role of Kane in Alien to illness.

Jon Foo

Jon Foo (Jonathan Patrick Foo), English actor, martial artist, and stuntman born 1982 in London, of Chinese-Singaporean and Irish descent; played Jin Kazama in Tekken (2010), Ryu in Street Fighter: Legacy, and Detective Lee in CBS's Rush Hour (2016).

Jon Glaser

Jon Glaser (Jonathan Daniel Glaser, born 1968) is an American comedian, actor, and writer, a Conan O'Brien writer and Emmy nominee, creator of Delocated, Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter, and Jon Glaser Loves Gear, and Parks and Recreation's Councilman Jamm.

Jon Gosselin

Jon Gosselin (Jonathan Keith Gosselin, born 1977) is an American reality TV personality, co-star of TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8 (2007-2009), later sued by TLC, divorced in 2009, now a DJ estranged from six of eight children.

Jon Gries

Jon Gries (Jonathan Francis Gries, born 1957, Glendale, California) is an American actor, writer, and director, son of director Tom Gries, known for Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite, Broots in The Pretender, Roger Linus in Lost, and Greg Hunt in The White Lotus.

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm (Jonathan Daniel Hamm, born 1971, St. Louis) is an American actor famous as Don Draper on Mad Men (2007-2015), winning two Golden Globes and a 2015 Emmy; later roles include Fargo, The Morning Show, and Your Friends & Neighbors.

Jon Harvey

Jon Harvey (Jonathan David Harvey) is a British comedy writer, producer and broadcaster behind Count Binface, with credits including The Thick of It, Have I Got News for You and Times Radio, distinct from playwright Jonathan Harvey.

Jon Heder

Jon Heder (born 1977) is an American actor known for Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Blades of Glory, Just Like Heaven, and Pickle and Peanut; MTV Breakthrough winner.

Jon Huertas

Jon Huertas (born Jon William Scott Hofstedt, 1969) is an American actor, director, and producer, an eight-year Air Force veteran known as Esposito on Castle, Miguel on This Is Us, and Poke in Generation Kill, now directing shows like Tracker.

Jon Jon Briones

Jon Jon Briones (Ernesto Cloma Briones Jr., born 1965, Quezon City) is a Filipino actor and singer, Miss Saigon Engineer (1989 ensemble to 2017 Broadway), Ratched's Dr. Hanover, and Hadestown's Hermes.

Jon Kent (DC Comics)

Jon Kent (Jonathan Samuel Kent) is DC Comics' son of Superman and Lois Lane, created by Dan Jurgens in Convergence: Superman #2 (2015); he has been Superboy, Superman in Son of Kal-El, and now Tomorrow Man.

Jon Lajoie

Jon Lajoie, Montreal-born comedian and musician, went viral on YouTube with songs like Show Me Your Genitals, played Taco on The League for seven seasons, records as Wolfie's Just Fine, and in 2025 made viral AI-animated sketches.

Jon Landau (film producer)

Jon Landau (1960-2024) was an American film producer and studio executive, longtime partner of James Cameron at Lightstorm Entertainment, who produced Titanic, Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water and won the Best Picture Oscar for Titanic.

Jon Lindstrom

Jon Lindstrom (Jon Robert Lindstrom), American actor, director, and novelist born 1957 in Medford, Oregon; known for twin roles Kevin Collins and Ryan Chamberlain on General Hospital and Port Charles, four Emmy nominations, Joey Armstrong on Beyond the Gates, and the USA Today bestselling novel Hollywood Hustle.

Jon Lovitz

Jon Lovitz (Jonathan Michael Lovitz), American comedian and actor, SNL cast member 1985–1990, creator of Tommy Flanagan and Master Thespian, voice of Jay Sherman on The Critic, later stand-up and comedy club owner.

Jon M. Chu

Jon M. Chu (Jonathan Murray Chu, born 1979) is an American film director known for Step Up 2, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Now You See Me 2, Crazy Rich Asians (first all-Asian-cast studio film in 25 years), In the Heights, and the two-part Wicked.

Jon Michael Hill

Jon Michael Hill (born 1985, Waukegan, Illinois) is an American actor, Steppenwolf ensemble member since 2007, two-time Tony nominee (Superior Donuts 2010, Purpose 2025), and Detective Marcus Bell on CBS's Elementary.

Jon Miyahara

Jon Miyahara (Jonathan Yasushi Miyahara, 1941–2025) was an American actor who played the mostly silent Cloud 9 employee Brett Kobashigawa in 105 episodes of NBC's Superstore (2015–2021) and reprised him on American Auto.

Jon Paul Steuer

Jon Paul Steuer (1984–2018), American child actor and punk musician Jonny P. Jewels; first Alexander Rozhenko on Star Trek: TNG, Quentin Kelly on Grace Under Fire, died in Portland at 33.

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee (John Devon Roland Pertwee, 1919-1996), English comic actor and third Doctor in Doctor Who (1970-74), Royal Navy veteran of HMS Hood, star of BBC radio's The Navy Lark and ITV's Worzel Gummidge; died in Connecticut.