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Jon Ronson is a journalist, writer and screenwriter. Jon Ronson was born on May 10, 1967 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. That works out to 59 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Cardiff High School and University of Westminster. Notable works include The Men Who Stare at Goats.
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
- Occupation
- journalist / writer / screenwriter / documentary filmmaker / radio personality
2. Background
- High school
- Cardiff High School
- University
- University of Westminster
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Men Who Stare at Goats | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jonronson.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jonronson/
- Xhttps://x.com/jonronson
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon%20Ronson
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3400803
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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