Jonathan Joss was an American actor and musician who is best known for his roles as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation.
Jonathan Joss Biography
| Real Name | Jonathan Joss Gonzales |
| Nickname | Jonathan Joss |
| Profession | Actor and musician |
| Date of Birth | 22 December 1965 |
| Age | 59 years old (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | San Antonia, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | San Antonia, Texas, United States |
| Gender | Gay |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Voice acting, music, and entrepreneurship |
Education Qualification
| School | McCollum High School |
| College | Texas State University-San Marcos San Antonio College Our Lady of the Lake University |
| Education Qualification | Degree in theater and speech |
Jonathan Joss Age
Jonathan Joss was born on 22 December 1965 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He was 59 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Jonathan Joss Wife
| Marital Status | Married (he was a gay) |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Tristan Kem de Gonzales |
| Spouse/Husband | Tristan Kem De Gonzales (m. 2025) |
| Children | Son – Update soon Daughter – Update soon |
Jonathan Joss Family
| Father’s Name | Update soon |
| Mother’s Name | Update soon |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1994: 8 Second TV – 1994: The Substitute Wife Video Game – 1996: Santa Fe Mysteries: The Elk Moon Murder |
| Awards | Update soon |
Jonathan Joss Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 8 Second | 1994 |
| Texas | 1994 |
| Almost Heroes | 1998 |
| Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World | 1998 |
| Christmas in the Clouds | 2001 |
| Johnson Family Vacation | 2004 |
| True Girt | 2010 |
| The Magnificent Seven | 2016 |
| Grown UP | 2021 |
| The Forever Purge | 2021 |
Jonathan Joss TV Shows –
- 1994 – The Substitute Wife
- 1996 – Dead Man’s Walk
- 1998-09, 2025 ; King of the Hill
- 1999 – The Wind Thornberrys
- 2003 – Charmed
- 2005 – Into the West
- 2008 – Comanche Moon
- 2014 – the League
- 2011-15 – Parks and Recreation
- 2015 – The Messengers
- 2019 – chartered
- 2021 – Bridgewater
- 2022 – Tulsa King
Jonathan Joss Video Games –
- 1996 – Santa Fe Mysteries: The Elk Moon Murder
- 2000 – King of the Hill
- 2010 – Trauma Team
- 2010 – Ted Dead Redemption
- 2016 – The Waling Dead: Michonne
- 2019 – Days Gone
- 2020 – Wasteland 3
- 2020 – Cyberpunk 2077
Jonathan Joss Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 88 kg In pounds – 190 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black and white |
Jonathan Joss Death, Death Cause –
| Date of Death | 1 June 2025 |
| Pace of Death | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Cause of death | Homicide by Shooting |
| Suspect/Murderer | Suspect was arrested shortly afterward |
Jonathan Joss Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1.5 Million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Acting, voiceover, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Jonathan Joss –
- Jonathan Joss was born and raised up in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
- He attended and earned high school graduation from McCollum High School.
- He attended the Texas State University-San Marcos but left before graduating.
- Joss later attended San Antonio College, before graduating from Our Lady of the Lake University with a degree in theater and speech.
- He provided the voice of John Redcorn from season 2 to 13 of the animated series King of the Hill.
- He also portrayed the recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation.
- Apart from being a actor he was also a musician and preformed as part of the Red Corn Band.
- Jonathan Joss had Comanche and White Mountain Apache Ancestry.
- On January 23, 2025, he lost his three dogs when his house caught fire.
- Joss married his Husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales on Valentine’s Day in 2025.
- On June 1, 2025, Joss was approached by a neighbor who allegedly yelled homophobic slurs at Joss before shooting and killing him.
- Before his death in June 2025, Joss returned for the King of Hill revival series and had begun recording.
FAQ:
How old was Jonathan Joss?
59 years old (in 2025, at the time of death)
What is the cause of Jonathan Joss’s death?
Actor Jonathan Joss was homicide by shooting.
Who is Jonathan Joss’s husband?
Jonathan Joss married his husband Tristan Kem De Gonzales in 2025.
What is Jonathan Joss’s net worth?
As of 2025, his estimated net worth is $1.5 Million.