Jonathan Joss

Biography

Jonathan Joss Gonzales (December 22, 1965 – June 1, 2025) was an American actor and musician of native American ancestry. He was best known for his roles as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation.

Career Overview

Jonathan Joss has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work is anchored in the True Grit universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Wraith Within, Big Jim, Almost Heroes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

18

Birth Date

1965-12-22 00:00:00

Birth Place

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Known For

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  The Wraith Within
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  Big Jim
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  Almost Heroes
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  À 10 minutes de la plage
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  Christmas in the Clouds

Associated Universes

• True Grit (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Carlos A. Samudio (3 collaborations)
• Peter J. Calvin (2 collaborations)
• Amber Lemmond (2 collaborations)
• Sheril Rodgers (2 collaborations)
• Shane Christopher (2 collaborations)
• Kate Montgomery (2 collaborations)
• Brendan Vardy (1 collaborations)
• Julia A. Morales (1 collaborations)
• Aaron Strey (1 collaborations)
• Michael Madsen (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (18 credits)

  • The Wraith Within

    Jim Ravenfeather

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Tulsa King

    - Visitation Place (2022) ... Bad Face actor actors

    - Center of the Universe (2022) ... Bad Face actor actors
    2022
  • The Magnificent Seven

    Denali

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Ray Donovan

    - Little Bill Primm's Big Green Horseshoe (2016) ... Lou actor actors
    2013
  • True Grit

    Condemned Indian

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Big Jim

    Jérémy

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • À 10 minutes de la plage

    Benjamin Lemoulec

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Parks and Recreation

    - The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show (2015) ... Ken Hotate actor actors

    - 2017 (2015) ... Ken Hotate actor actors

    - Are You Better Off? (2013) ... Ken Hotate actor actors

    - Two Parties (2013) ... Ken Hotate actor actors

    - Harvest Festival (2011) ... Ken Hotate actor actors
    2009
  • The League

    - Man Land (2014) ... Takoda actor actors
    2009
  • In Plain Sight

    - Pilot (2008) ... Joseph Parker actor actors
    2008
  • Christmas in the Clouds

    Phil

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Almost Heroes

    Bent Twig

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Baby's First Demon (2003) ... Brutish Demon actor actors
    1998
  • The Wild Thornberrys

    - Polar Opposites (1999) ... Ooloopie / Mean Polar Bears (voice) actor actors
    1998
  • King of the Hill

    - Manger Baby Einstein (2009) ... John Redcorn (voice) actor actors

    - Born Again on the Fourth of July (2009) ... John Redcorn (voice) actor actors

    - Strangeness on a Train (2008) ... John Redcorn (voice) actor actors

    - Untitled Blake McCormick Project (2008) ... John Redcorn (voice) actor actors

    - Death Picks Cotton (2007) ... John Redcorn (voice) (uncredited) actor actors
    1997
  • The Substitute Wife

    Black Deer

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • 8 Seconds

    Medic Del Rio

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Time of Death (2004) ... Bert actor actors
    1994