Jonathan van Halem

Jonathan van Halem is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City. Jonathan currently works at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and previously worked at Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News . He’s also served as a contributor to the parody website Clickhole. Known for his observational comedy and relatable style, Jonathan has worked as a frequent opener for comedians such as David Cross, Rory Scovel, Gianmarco Soresi, Kyle Gordon, and Sabrina Wu. He hosts a popular monthly show at Union Hall in Brooklyn called Hot Gossip, which has been featured in The New York Times and Brooklyn Magazine . Jonathan has achieved significant success online, with clips routinely garnering millions of views on Instagram and TikTok . His rant against AMC A-List was named one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Shorts of June 2024. He also made this fun, semi-viral video about Chappell Roan. When he’s not doing comedy, he’s patiently waiting for the New York Mets to win the World Series. His favorite Family Guy character is Stewie.