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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Bass grew up in [[Bellaire, Texas]] and attended [[Bellaire High School (Texas)|Bellaire High School]], graduating in 2005.<ref name="BuzzMagazines">{{cite web|title=Jon Bass: From Bellaire to 'Baywatch'|url=https://thebuzzmagazines.com/articles/2017/05/jon-bass-bellaire-baywatch|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=The Buzz Magazines|date=May 25, 2017}}</ref> He graduated from [[Boston University]] in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts. He is [[Jewish]].<ref>http://www.jewishtheater.org/Jewish%20Theater/ActorsInPress93/Jon%20Bass.htm</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dodoodad.com/jon-bass-biography|title=Jon Bass Biography|website=Dodoodad|accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BU-ZeyMFmUE/|title=Jon Bass on Instagram: "I'm Jewish."|website=Instagram|accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref>
Bass grew up in [[Bellaire, Texas]] and attended [[Bellaire High School (Texas)|Bellaire High School]], graduating in 2005.<ref name="BuzzMagazines">{{cite web|title=Jon Bass: From Bellaire to 'Baywatch'|url=https://thebuzzmagazines.com/articles/2017/05/jon-bass-bellaire-baywatch|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=The Buzz Magazines|date=May 25, 2017}}</ref> He graduated from [[Boston University]] in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts. He is [[Jewish]].<ref>http://www.jewishtheater.org/Jewish%20Theater/ActorsInPress93/Jon%20Bass.htm</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dodoodad.com/jon-bass-biography|title=Jon Bass Biography|website=Dodoodad|date=27 April 2017|accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BU-ZeyMFmUE/|title=Jon Bass on Instagram: "I'm Jewish."|website=Instagram|accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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In 2014, he played a small role in the [[HBO]] comedy series ''[[Girls (TV series)|Girls]]'', and then had minor guest roles in ''[[The Newsroom (U.S. TV series)|The Newsroom]]'' and ''[[House of Lies]]''. Later in 2015, he was cast in a lead role in the [[Comedy Central]]'s series ''[[Big Time in Hollywood, FL]]'', portraying Del Plimpton.<ref name="BuzzMagazines"/><ref name="GQ"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Longo|first=Chris|title=Jon Bass Interview: Making it Big Time in Hollywood, FL and Book of Mormon|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/big-time-in-hollywood-fl/244974/jon-bass-interview-making-it-big-time-in-hollywood-fl-and-book-of-mormon|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Den of Geek|date=April 8, 2015}}</ref>
In 2014, he played a small role in the [[HBO]] comedy series ''[[Girls (TV series)|Girls]]'', and then had minor guest roles in ''[[The Newsroom (U.S. TV series)|The Newsroom]]'' and ''[[House of Lies]]''. Later in 2015, he was cast in a lead role in the [[Comedy Central]]'s series ''[[Big Time in Hollywood, FL]]'', portraying Del Plimpton.<ref name="BuzzMagazines"/><ref name="GQ"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Longo|first=Chris|title=Jon Bass Interview: Making it Big Time in Hollywood, FL and Book of Mormon|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/big-time-in-hollywood-fl/244974/jon-bass-interview-making-it-big-time-in-hollywood-fl-and-book-of-mormon|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Den of Geek|date=April 8, 2015}}</ref>


In 2016, he played real-life attorney [[Philip Hirschkop]] in the historical film ''[[Loving (2016 film)|Loving]]''. In 2017, he appeared in the film ''[[All Nighter (film)|All Nighter]]'',.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lincoln|first1=Ross A.|title='Loving' Starts Production And Rounds Out Cast; 'Frat Pack' Wraps|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/loving-begins-shoot-frat-pack-wraps-casts-announced-1201544882/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Deadline.com|date=September 23, 2015}}</ref><ref name="GQ"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Berkshire|first=Geoff|title=Film Review: 'All Nighter'|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/all-nighter-review-jk-simmons-1202010399/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Variety|date=March 17, 2017}}</ref> He played the role of [[C.J. Parker|C.J. Parker's]] significant other, Ronnie Greenbaum in the action comedy film ''[[Baywatch (film)|Baywatch]]'', along with [[Zac Efron]] and [[Dwayne Johnson]],<ref name="GQ"/><ref>{{cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|title=Dwayne Johnson's 'Baywatch' Movie Casts Jon Bass|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/baywatch-movie-dwayne-johnson-jon-bass-1201689877/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Variety|date=January 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lawrence|first=Derek|title=Meet Jon Bass: The Secret Weapon of 'Baywatch'|url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/05/29/baywatch-secret-weapon-jon-bass/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=May 29, 2017}}</ref> and appeared in ''[[Molly's Game]]'', directed by [[Aaron Sorkin]].<ref name="BuzzMagazines"/>
In 2016, he played real-life attorney [[Philip Hirschkop]] in the historical film ''[[Loving (2016 film)|Loving]]''. In 2017, he appeared in the film ''[[All Nighter (film)|All Nighter]]'',.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lincoln|first1=Ross A.|title='Loving' Starts Production And Rounds Out Cast; 'Frat Pack' Wraps|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/loving-begins-shoot-frat-pack-wraps-casts-announced-1201544882/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Deadline.com|date=September 23, 2015}}</ref><ref name="GQ"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Berkshire|first=Geoff|title=Film Review: 'All Nighter'|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/all-nighter-review-jk-simmons-1202010399/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Variety|date=March 17, 2017}}</ref> He played the role of [[C.J. Parker|C.J. Parker's]] significant other, Ronnie Greenbaum in the action comedy film ''[[Baywatch (film)|Baywatch]]'', along with [[Zac Efron]] and [[Dwayne Johnson]],<ref name="GQ"/><ref>{{cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|title=Dwayne Johnson's 'Baywatch' Movie Casts Jon Bass|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/baywatch-movie-dwayne-johnson-jon-bass-1201689877/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Variety|date=January 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lawrence|first=Derek|title=Meet Jon Bass: The Secret Weapon of 'Baywatch'|url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/05/29/baywatch-secret-weapon-jon-bass/|accessdate=July 8, 2017|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=May 29, 2017}}</ref> and appeared in ''[[Molly's Game]]'', directed by [[Aaron Sorkin]].<ref name="BuzzMagazines"/>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

Revision as of 23:29, 4 April 2022

Jon Bass
Born
Jonathan Bass

(1989-09-22) September 22, 1989 (age 35)
Bellaire, Texas, United States
Alma materBoston University
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present

Jon Bass (born September 22, 1989) is an American actor, known for playing Ronnie Greenbaum in the film Baywatch, and Del Plimpton in the comedy series Big Time in Hollywood, FL.

Early life and education

Bass grew up in Bellaire, Texas and attended Bellaire High School, graduating in 2005.[1] He graduated from Boston University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts. He is Jewish.[2][3][4]

Career

Following college, he moved to New York City and began his professional acting career. Bass auditioned for the role of Elder Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, but was not cast. A year later, he was cast in the role in the Denver and Los Angeles productions and went on to replace Josh Gad in the role on Broadway.[1][5]

In 2014, he played a small role in the HBO comedy series Girls, and then had minor guest roles in The Newsroom and House of Lies. Later in 2015, he was cast in a lead role in the Comedy Central's series Big Time in Hollywood, FL, portraying Del Plimpton.[1][5][6]

In 2016, he played real-life attorney Philip Hirschkop in the historical film Loving. In 2017, he appeared in the film All Nighter,.[7][5][8] He played the role of C.J. Parker's significant other, Ronnie Greenbaum in the action comedy film Baywatch, along with Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson,[5][9][10] and appeared in Molly's Game, directed by Aaron Sorkin.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Advice Evan Short film
2014 The Refrigerator Howie Short film
2015 Ratter Greg
2015 Jane Wants a Boyfriend Steve
2016 Loving Philip Hirschkop
2017 All Nighter Trevor
2017 Baywatch Ronnie Greenbaum
2017 Post-Party Dylan Short film
2017 Meet Cute Nick Short film
2017 Molly's Game Shelly Habib
2018 Dog Days Garrett
2019 Sword of Trust Nathaniel
2019 Plus One Cartelli

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Girls Mo Episode: "Only Child"
2014 Next Time on Lonny Shady PA Episode: "The End of Lonny"
2014 The Newsroom Bree Dorrit 2 episodes
2015 Big Time in Hollywood, FL Del Plimpton Main role, 10 episodes
2016 American Horror Story: Roanoke Milo Episode: "Chapter 9"
2019–Present Miracle Workers Season 1: Sam

Season 2: Michael “Mikey” Shitshoveler

Season 3: Todd Aberdeen

Main cast
2020 Cake Himself 1 episode; segment: "Auditions: The Guy Before"

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jon Bass: From Bellaire to 'Baywatch'". The Buzz Magazines. May 25, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  2. ^ http://www.jewishtheater.org/Jewish%20Theater/ActorsInPress93/Jon%20Bass.htm
  3. ^ "Jon Bass Biography". Dodoodad. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Jon Bass on Instagram: "I'm Jewish."". Instagram. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d Meslow, Scott (May 26, 2017). "'Baywatch' Breakout Jon Bass on What It's Like to Film a Movie With a Stunt Penis". GQ. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  6. ^ Longo, Chris (April 8, 2015). "Jon Bass Interview: Making it Big Time in Hollywood, FL and Book of Mormon". Den of Geek. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  7. ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (September 23, 2015). "'Loving' Starts Production And Rounds Out Cast; 'Frat Pack' Wraps". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  8. ^ Berkshire, Geoff (March 17, 2017). "Film Review: 'All Nighter'". Variety. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  9. ^ McNary, Dave (January 27, 2016). "Dwayne Johnson's 'Baywatch' Movie Casts Jon Bass". Variety. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  10. ^ Lawrence, Derek (May 29, 2017). "Meet Jon Bass: The Secret Weapon of 'Baywatch'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
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