Biography
Theo Von, born Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, born on March 19, 1980 in Covington, Louisiana, is a famous American comedian, podcaster, television personality and actor. He first rose to fame on MTV’s Road Rules: Maximum Velocity Tour (2000) and later appeared on The Challenge.
Von’s comedy career flourished after winning the NBC award Last comic standing in 2006, where he won the title “Last downloaded comic.” Known for his distinctive storytelling and observational humor, he released the Netflix comedy special No violation in 2016.
He hosts the widely popular podcast Last weekendattracts millions of listeners every month. Von is also a frequent guest on major podcasts such as Joe Rogan’s experience.
In addition to stand-up and podcasting, Von also hosts television shows including TBS’s deal with it and Yahoo Prime Time on No timecontinues to demonstrate his versatility as an entertainer.
American comedian
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| Real name: | Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III |
| Stage name: | According to Von |
| Born: | March 19, 1980 (44 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Covington, Louisiana, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Mandeville High School, Loyola University New Orleans |
| Height: | 183 cm |
| Parents: | Roland Theodor Achilles von Kurnatowski Sr., Gina Capitani |
| Siblings: | Zeke Von Kurnatowski, Roland “Ro” Von, Whittier Von Kurnatowski |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Coral Smith (2001), Brandi Glanville (2016), Sarah Greyson (2003) |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Job: | Comedian • Actor |
| Net worth: | 2.5 million USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Theo Von was born on March 19, 1980 in Covington, Louisiana, United States. His ethnicity is a mixture of many different origins; His father is of Polish, German, and English descent, while his mother is of Nicaraguan descent, making Theo a mix of Polish, German, English, and Nicaraguan descent.
He grew up in a Catholic family but has explored different aspects of spirituality and philosophy in his comedy and personal conversations. His parents are Roland Theodor Achilles von Kurnatowski, Sr., a musician and bar manager, and Gina Capitani, of Nicaraguan descent. Theo has three siblings: Zeke Von Kurnatowski, his older brother; Roland “Ro” Von, another brother; and Whittier Von Kurnatowski, his sister, who has appeared on his podcast.
He attended Mandeville High School in Mandeville, Louisiana, and then enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans to study psychology and philosophy. However, he did not complete his studies as he started his career in comedy and entertainment.
Career
Theo Von’s career spans many areas of entertainment, focusing on stand-up comedy, podcasting, television and acting. He started his comedy career after winning an NBC award Last comic standing in 2006, winning the title of “Last downloaded comic” because of his online popularity. His unique Southern storytelling and observational humor set him apart, leading to the release of his first comedy special on Netflix, No violationin 2016. Next is Ordinary people (2021), further cementing its reputation in the independent scene.
In 2016, Von launched his podcast Last weekendcombines comedy, interviews and storytelling to personally connect with fans. The podcast has attracted a large following and regularly ranks high in comedy charts. He has also appeared on podcasts like Joe Rogan’s experiencesignificantly boosted his profile.
Von first came to public attention through the MTV show Road rules: Maximum speed tour (2000) and subsequent appearances on Challenge. His humor and charm opened up hosting opportunities, including a TBS show. deal with it (2013) and by Yahoo Golden hour is no timeSummary of daily entertainment news.
Although not a main actor, Theo has appeared in television shows such as Inside Amy Schumer And Why? with Hannibal Buressoften playing himself or characters derived from his comedic personality. He has also voiced animated series and provided commentary for projects such as UFC fight companion with Joe Rogan.
Beyond the stage and screen, Theo has built a significant online presence through social media, sharing humorous content and personal reflections while interacting with fans. He has also ventured into writing and contributing essays and stories to comedy platforms.
Social Media
- Wikipedia: Theo Von
- Twitter: Theo Von (@TheoVon) · X
- Instagram: Theo Von (@theovon)
- YouTube: Theo Von
- IMDb: According to Von
- Facebook: Theo Von
Personal life
Theo Von has never been married and has no wife or children. He is about 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Over the years, Theo has had a few public relationships. In 2001, he was rumored to be dating Coral Smith on MTV’s show. Real World: Back to New York And Challengedespite not confirming the relationship. In 2003, he reportedly dated actress Sarah Greyson, although little is known about their time together.
His most public relationship was with Brandi Glanville, a reality television star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The two met in 2016 when Glanville appeared on Theo’s podcast, Last weekend. Their relationship attracted media attention and public appearances but ended the same year.
Net worth
Theo Von’s net worth is estimated to be around $2.5 million. This figure reflects his income from a diverse entertainment career, which includes stand-up comedy, podcasting, television appearances, and acting.
His financial success is mainly due to his popular podcast “Last weekend,” his Netflix specials like “No violation” And “Ordinary people,” and various roles in television and film.
Cinema
Stand-up comedy special
- “Not guilty” (2016) – Netflix
- “Ordinary People” (2021) – Netflix
Podcasts
- “Last Weekend” (2016 – Present) – Host
TV show
- “Rules of the Road: The Maximum Speed Tour” (2000) – MTV, Actor
- The Challenge Series (2002-2005) – MTV, various seasons:
- “The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons”
- “The Challenge: Battle of the Genders”
- “Challenge: Battle of the Sexes 2”
- “Last Comic Standing” (2006) – NBC, Contestant, Winner
- “Deal with It” (2013-2014) – TBS, Host
- “Happy Hour is No Time” (2014) – Yahoo, Host
- “Inside Amy Schumer” (2015) – Comedy Central, Guest appearance
- “Why? with Hannibal Buress” (2015) – Comedy Central, Guest appearance
- “The Joe Rogan Experience” – Many guests appear
- “Turn off the lights with David Spade“ (2019) – Guest reporter
- “The Fighter and The Kid” – Guest appearance
- “The King of Staten Island” (2020) – Cameo (Movie)
- “The Grand Tour” – Guest appearances
Acting (television and film)
- “Sicko” (2007) – Documentary, Interviewees
- “Road Rules” (2000) – Reality series, Own role
- “The Challenge” – Reality series, The role of being yourself
- “The King of Staten Island” (2020) – Cameo
Web series
- “UFC Fight Companion” – Guest commentator
Other notable things
- Various guest spots on comedy shows, podcasts, and live events.
- Contribute to comedy sites with humorous articles or stories.
- Live performances are frequent throughout the United States.
