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My Take
Jonathan Ross strikes me as a broadcaster who turned the chat show into an art of controlled mischief. A Scorpio from St Pancras, he spent decades as a fixture of British television, winning three BAFTAs and an OBE along the way, which tells you he was far more than a smooth host. What I value most is his unmistakable film-buff passion, the way genuine curiosity bleeds into his questions. He prods guests fearlessly yet stays oddly likeable, a balance most interviewers never manage. Keeping a nation entertained for that long is a quiet feat of stamina and instinct that I genuinely respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonathan Ross
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョナサン・ロス
- Reading
- じょなさん・ろす
- Born
- November 17, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- St Pancras, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television presenter / journalist / radio personality / film actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- Southampton Solent University
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mewossy/
- Xhttps://x.com/Wossy
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan%20Ross
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonathan Ross born?
Born November 17, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Jonathan Ross from?
Jonathan Ross is from St Pancras, United Kingdom.
What does Jonathan Ross do?
Jonathan Ross works as television presenter, journalist, radio personality, film actor, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.