Jonah Ray Rodrigues

Acting

Jonah Ray Rodrigues

Born

1982-08-03 (44)

Place of birth

Kailua, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

52 titles

Jonah Ray Rodrigues (born August 3, 1982) is an American actor, director, musician, writer, and standup comedian from Los Angeles. He stars as Jonah Heston, the most recent primary host of Mystery Science Theater 3000. He was co-host of Comedy Central's The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail and the music podcast Jonah Raydio.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 11 titles

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story poster
6.7

Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

2022

Christmas Bloody Christmas poster
5.3

It's Christmas Eve and Tori just wants to get drunk and party, but when a robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire and begins a rampant killing spree through her small town, she's forced into a battle for survival.

Christmas Bloody Christmas

2022

Suitable Flesh poster
5.3

A once-esteemed psychiatrist helplessly watches her life spiral into a nightmarish maelstrom of supernatural hysteria and gruesome deaths, all linked to a seemingly unstoppable ancient curse.

Suitable Flesh

2023

Satanic Hispanics poster
5.8

When police raid a house in El Paso, they find it full of dead Latinos, and only one survivor. He’s known as The Traveler, and when they take him to the station for questioning, he tells them those lands are full of magic and talks about the horrors he’s encountered in his long time on this earth, about portals to other worlds, mythical creatures, demons and the undead. Stories about Latin American legends.

Satanic Hispanics

2022

Pooka Lives! poster
5.9

A group of thirty-something friends from high school create their own Creepypasta about Pooka for laughs, but are shocked when it becomes so viral on the internet that it actually manifests more murdererous versions of the creature.

Pooka Lives!

2020

How to Deter a Robber poster
5.6

In a desolate town in Northern Wisconsin, a stubborn young woman and her naïve boyfriend face off against a pair of amateur burglars.

How to Deter a Robber

2021

Destroy All Neighbors poster
6.1

William Brown, a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad. Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. But, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead corpses who torment and create more bloody detours on his road to prog-rock Valhalla.

Destroy All Neighbors

2024

Barney & Herb poster
NR

A charming retiree and his 30-something friend find comfort, happiness and mutual enlightenment in navigating the human condition together.

Barney & Herb

2024

Birdhouse poster
4.0

A man wants to live in his birdhouse. His troubled child-prodigy daughter is both his only way into it and the only thing keeping him out.

Birdhouse

2024

Winterset poster
8.0

In the town of Winterset, Iowa, three poor farmers recruit a City Slicker to help pull off a heist, stealing bags of cash from a wealthy ranch owner. The heist goes south and an evil man whom the bags belong to shows up to get them back.

Winterset

2025

I'll Be Around poster
NR

A generation’s last encore. Follows nearly three dozen musicians, misfits, and wanderers as they unknowingly shape each other’s lives during one strange day at an alt-rock fest

I'll Be Around

2020

2010s · 5 titles

Victor Crowley poster
5.7

Ten years ago, over forty people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp. Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew’s claims that local legend Victor Crowley was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy. But when a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected and Andrew must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past.

Victor Crowley

2017

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story poster
6.7

A fictional biographical film about ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic that parodies other films based on musicians.

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

2010

We Brought Back MST3K poster
10.0

This feature length documentary provides fans with an insider’s look at the creation of Season 11 and its triumphant debut on Netflix. Featuring new interviews with Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray, Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt and many others, interwoven with previously unseen footage from all stages of MST3K’s miraculous comeback.

We Brought Back MST3K

2018

Poop Talk poster
4.5

Comedians take a hilariously uncensored look at a taboo topic, sharing their most embarrassing stories about an act that everyone can relate to.

Poop Talk

2018

RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion poster
9.0

Mike, Kevin and Bill were joined on stage by their MST3K colleagues at the State Theatre in Minneapolis to bring it back to their roots in an MST3K cast reunion the likes of which have never been seen before! Joining the guys are their old cohorts Frank Conniff (TV's Frank), Trace Beaulieu (Crow, Dr. Forrestor), Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester), Bridget Nelson (Nuveena, Mr. B), as well as Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson, AND the host of the revived MST, Jonah Ray, for a hilarious night of riffing for RiffTrax's 20th Live event. Taking turns in various permutations to riff on a slew of old-timey shorts, the show culminates in a Super Riff-A-Palooza finale with all nine riffers on stage at once!

RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion

2016

Series credits

@midnight with Chris Hardwick poster
5.3

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013

Uncle Grandpa poster
4.7

The adventures of Uncle Grandpa who is out to help every child and adult in the world through the power of imagination. With his mystical R.V. and eternal optimism, Uncle Grandpa is always ready to greet the day - and everyone he meets - with his signature, "Good Mornin'."

Uncle Grandpa

2013

After Midnight poster
5.5

Celebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the internet alongside a panel of guests from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music, and beyond.

After Midnight

2024

The League poster
7.4

The League is an American sitcom and semi-improvised comedy about a about a fantasy football league and its members and their everyday lives.

The League

2009

Mystery Science Theater 3000 poster
7.7

A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

Mystery Science Theater 3000

1989

Um, Actually... poster
8.8

Introducing a game show of fandom minutiae one-upmanship, where nerds do what nerds do best: flaunt encyclopedic nerd knowledge at Millennium Falcon nerd-speed.

Um, Actually...

2018

Maron poster
7.0

Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He’s had his problems. He was an angry, drunk, self involved, twice divorced compulsive mess for most of his adult life, but with the popularity of a podcast he does in his garage and a life of sobriety, his life and career are turning around. MARON explores a fictionalized version of Marc’s life, his relationships, and his career, including his incredibly popular WTF podcast, which features conversations Marc conducts with celebrities and fellow comedians. Neurosis intact, Maron is uniquely fascinating, absolutely compelling and brutally funny.

Maron

2013

Eli Roth's History of Horror poster
6.4

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018

Mystery Science Theater 3000 poster
7.6

The cult hit returns! Captured by mad scientists, new host Jonah survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

Mystery Science Theater 3000

2017

TripTank poster
5.2

TripTank is Comedy Central’s newest animated experience, executive produced by ShadowMachine’s Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico. The weekly, eight-episode half-hour series, showcases a wide range of fast-paced, hard-hitting animated comedy shorts presented in an anthology style, weaving together stand-alone and recurring narrative pieces.

TripTank

2014

Danger & Eggs poster
6.1

Follows the endless adventures of a fearless, teal-haired girl named D.D. Danger and her ever cautious best friend, a giant talking egg named Phillip. Together, join this buddy system as they explore an underground laboratory, meet a tech-savvy raccoon, and find moments of heart in the smallest bite of broccoli.

Danger & Eggs

2017

The Jeselnik Offensive poster
7.4

The Jeselnik Offensive is an American late-night television program that airs on Comedy Central. It is hosted by stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik, who extends his onstage character into weekly, topical humor with a sociopathic, dark twist. The show primarily consists of a monologue and two panelists who join Jeselnik in adding a humorous take on shocking, lurid news stories. The series premiered February 19, 2013, on Comedy Central. It was renewed for a second season on April 26, 2013, and aired July 9, 2013.

The Jeselnik Offensive

2013

Garfunkel and Oates poster
6.9

The comic/folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci hit prime time with their act in this scripted series for IFC. It follows hard-working underdogs trying to make their mark in comedy while muddling through messy dating scenarios, and doing so by performing one satirical (and often quite saucy) song after another. Nothing stops the ukulele- and guitar-wielding twosome from singing about life's unspoken truths, despite it leaving them detached from their peers. The series is titled after Lindhome and Micucci's band name, inspired by "two famous rock 'n' roll second bananas," Art Garfunkel and John Oates.

Garfunkel and Oates

2014

Mystery Science Theater 3000 poster
8.2

The cult hit is back AGAIN! Captured by mad scientists, returning host Jonah and new host Emily survive a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with their funny robot pals.

Mystery Science Theater 3000

2022

Saul of the Mole Men poster
6.0

Saul of the Mole Men is a live-action show created by Craig Lewis. The series first aired February 11, 2007 on Adult Swim. Described as "an ultra-patriotic Land of the Lost set in the center of the Earth", the series is directed by Tom Stern and stars Josh Gardner. Gardner is known for his previous collaboration with Stern on the television series, Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust. The show's theme song is performed by South Park creator Trey Parker. Lewis' primary inspirations behind this homage to 1970s-era Saturday morning live-action television were Sid and Marty Krofft, Doctor Who, and the Planet of the Apes franchise. On October 31, 2008 Adult Swim ran a special Halloween marathon.

Saul of the Mole Men

2007

Horror's Greatest poster
6.4

A deep dive into everything we love about horror — from fresh looks at classics to unearthing scores of hidden gems, this series has something for every fright film enthusiast.

Horror's Greatest

2024

Heroes' Feast poster
NR

Starring Dungeons and Dragons playing Chef Mike Haracz, and Writer/Actress/Producer/ D&D enthusiast Sujata Day, "HEROES' FEAST" is a fun-filled cooking show, featuring D&D related celebrity guests.

Heroes' Feast

2023

Force Grey: Giant Hunters poster
5.5

Voice Actor and "Critical Role" Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer leads adventurers through the new Dungeons and Dragons storyline, "Storm King's Thunder". Players include Chris Hardwick, Ashley Johnson, Jonah Ray, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Shelby Fero and Brian Posehn. New episodes posted every Monday at the Nerdist, and posted later at Geek & Sundry.

Force Grey: Giant Hunters

2016

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time poster
6.6

In this Shudder Original series, master filmmakers and genre experts celebrate and dissect the most terrifying moments of the greatest horror films ever made, exploring how these scenes were created and why they burned themselves into the brains of audiences around the world.

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

2022

Hidden America with Jonah Ray poster
5.0

A travel show fronted by our intrepid host, Jonah Ray, where the places are real, but the people aren't. America's Never Been Citier...

Hidden America with Jonah Ray

2016

Mash Up poster
6.0

Mash Up is a 2012 television series on Comedy Central hosted by T. J. Miller that features stand up comedians and visualizations. Series was spawned from a 2011 special of the same name. Steve Heisler at the The A.V. Club reviewed the show and gave it a grade of A-.

Mash Up

2012

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5.5

Based on the popular Nerdist blog and podcast, with Nerdist creator Chris Hardwick. A half hour where Chris and guests chat on all things nerds love, from pop culture and news to tech trends and more.

The Nerdist

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The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail poster
6.4

It's not just a comic book store; it's a comics store -- where the most-acclaimed talent gather for a night of comedy, on-stage and off. Join hosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjani as they give you an all-access pass to the hottest stand-up scene in town.

The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail

2014

Underlings poster
NR

Underlings is a darkly comedic workplace series that takes you into the gritty, mundane, and occasionally explosive office life at GORILLA, an evil criminal organization. Follow the unsung heroes—office managers, HR reps, and tech staff—who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the gears turning. From ensuring the death rays stay deadly to organizing mandatory HR training session, these ordinary employees keep GORILLA running like a well-oiled machine. Because even the most ruthless organizations need someone to keep the printer stocked with toner.

Underlings

2014

Behind the camera

Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson poster
7.0

Chris Grace wrestles with the ideas of casting & diversity in Hollywood in this meta comedy special.

Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson

2024

Destroy All Neighbors poster
6.1

William Brown, a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad. Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. But, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead corpses who torment and create more bloody detours on his road to prog-rock Valhalla.

Destroy All Neighbors

2024

Kyle Kinane: Shocks & Struts poster
3.5

With his gruff voice, gentle heart, and ill-fated confidence around hotel buffets, Kyle delivers an hour of keen commentary and messy adventure.

Kyle Kinane: Shocks & Struts

2023

The Big Team poster
6.0

The Big Team use audience stories as inspiration for ridiculous improv scenes.

The Big Team

2024

Hank Green: Pissing Out Cancer poster
8.0

Hank Green reflects on the good, the bad, and the weird parts of having cancer.

Hank Green: Pissing Out Cancer

2024

Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000 poster
7.0

Courtney Pauroso examines society's relationship with technology as sex robot Vanessa 5000.

Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000

2024

From Ally to Zacky poster
6.0

Ally Beardsley, Zac Oyama, and friends take audience suggestions and perform absurd monoscenes.

From Ally to Zacky

2024

Adam Conover: Unmedicated poster
8.0

Adam Conover talks about society’s short attention span, prescription drugs, and American car culture.

Adam Conover: Unmedicated

2024

Bigger! With Brennan and Izzy poster
7.3

Brennan Lee Mulligan and Izzy Roland turn odd real life stories into outrageous improv scenes.

Bigger! With Brennan and Izzy

2024

Kurt Braunohler: Perfectly Stupid poster
3.5

An hour of standup comedy by comedian Kurt Braunohler. Directed by Jonah Ray Rodrigues and released by 800 Pound Gorilla. Braunohler explores family, absurdity, and his role in both.

Kurt Braunohler: Perfectly Stupid

2022

RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion poster
9.0

Mike, Kevin and Bill were joined on stage by their MST3K colleagues at the State Theatre in Minneapolis to bring it back to their roots in an MST3K cast reunion the likes of which have never been seen before! Joining the guys are their old cohorts Frank Conniff (TV's Frank), Trace Beaulieu (Crow, Dr. Forrestor), Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester), Bridget Nelson (Nuveena, Mr. B), as well as Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson, AND the host of the revived MST, Jonah Ray, for a hilarious night of riffing for RiffTrax's 20th Live event. Taking turns in various permutations to riff on a slew of old-timey shorts, the show culminates in a Super Riff-A-Palooza finale with all nine riffers on stage at once!

RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion

2016