Jono Pryor Actor Profile

Profile

Ethnicity

European

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Height

183 cm

Age Range

39–49

Career Highlights

Jono Pryor is a familiar and trusted presence across New Zealand television and radio, with a career spanning more than two decades. As co creator and head writer of the multi award winning 'Jono and Ben', Jono played a defining role in shaping modern Kiwi comedy, delivering consistently high performing content with broad audience appeal. In 2024, Jono created and wrote 'Vince', a scripted comedy exploring the fallout of a disgraced breakfast television host. The series went on to win Best Comedy Programme at the New Zealand Screen Awards in 2025, reinforcing Jono’s reputation as a sharp creative voice with strong commercial instincts. His on screen credits also include the feature film 'Red, White & Brass', where he appeared as a radio DJ, and the television series 'Raised by Refugees', playing the role of Bruce. With deep industry experience and a proven track record across performance, writing, and creation, Jono remains a reliable and influential talent in the New Zealand screen landscape.

Awards.

2022NZTV Awards Finalist - Best Entertainment Programme - Good Sports & Best Presenter - Jono & Ben
2015Finalist - Funniest Person on TV - Jono And Ben At Ten – TV3
2011Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award
2010Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award
2009Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award
2008Winner of the Best Entertainment Show (for 'Jono's New Show')
2008Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award
2007Finalist in the Best Non-Breakfast Award
2006Finalist in the Best Non-Breakfast Award
2005Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award
2003Nominee for Best Non-Breakfast Award
2002Winner of the Best New Broadcaster Award

Feature Film.

2023Red, White & BrassRadio DJDir. Damon Fepulea'i

Television.

2025VinceVince (Lead)Warner Bros. Discovery
Dir. David de Lautour
2022Rasied by RefugeesBruceKevin & Co.
Dir. Various
2021Jono & Ben: Good SportsSelf
2020Dog Almighty Host (Himself )
2019Golden BoyJoe (Guest)Three
Dir. Various
2018Family Feud All StarContestant Mediaworks
2016All Star Family FeudSelfMediaworks Holdings Limited
20137 DaysGuest Panelist
20127 Days Guest Panelist
2012Jono and Ben at Ten HostMediaworks & TV3

Presenter.

2020Breakfast with Jono & Ben - The Hits Himself
2019Radio Hauraki Drive Host (Himself )
2014The Rock Drive Host
2007The Jono ProjectHostTV3
2004Amp'dPresenterC4 Music Television
20004 - 7pm Drive ShowPresenterThe Rock FM
The Edge Afternoons Host (Himself )

Voice.

2010Road CopsNarratorStarfish Productions

Training.

New Zealand Radio Training School - 1999