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My Take
I have a soft spot for Jon Ronson's work. The Cardiff-born journalist wanders into the company of extremists, conspiracy theorists, and the publicly shamed, playing the faux-naif while quietly dissecting human folly. The Men Who Stare at Goats and The Psychopath Test reveal his gift for making the absurd feel urgent. What I value most is his warmth; he is sceptical without ever being cruel. He makes you laugh and then makes you think about your own complicity. That balance, curiosity married to compassion, is genuinely hard to pull off, and it makes him one of the most humane storytellers around.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Ronson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ロンソン
- Reading
- じょん・ろんそん
- Born
- May 10, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- journalist / writer / screenwriter / documentary filmmaker / radio personality
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Cardiff High School
- University
- University of Westminster
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Men Who Stare at Goats | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jon Ronson born?
Born May 10, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Jon Ronson from?
Jon Ronson is from Cardiff, United Kingdom.
What does Jon Ronson do?
Jon Ronson works as journalist, writer, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, radio personality.
What is Jon Ronson known for?
Notable works include The Men Who Stare at Goats.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.