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.
| 2022 | NZTV Awards Finalist - Best Entertainment Programme - Good Sports & Best Presenter - Jono & Ben | ||
| 2015 | Finalist - Funniest Person on TV - Jono And Ben At Ten – TV3 | ||
| 2011 | Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2010 | Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2009 | Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2008 | Winner of the Best Entertainment Show (for 'Jono's New Show') | ||
| 2008 | Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2007 | Finalist in the Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2006 | Finalist in the Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2005 | Winner of the Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2003 | Nominee for Best Non-Breakfast Award | ||
| 2002 | Winner of the Best New Broadcaster Award | ||
Feature Film.
| 2023 | Red, White & Brass | Radio DJ | Dir. Damon Fepulea'i |
Television.
| 2025 | Vince | Vince (Lead) | Warner Bros. Discovery Dir. David de Lautour |
| 2022 | Rasied by Refugees | Bruce | Kevin & Co. Dir. Various |
| 2021 | Jono & Ben: Good Sports | Self | |
| 2020 | Dog Almighty | Host (Himself ) | |
| 2019 | Golden Boy | Joe (Guest) | Three Dir. Various |
| 2018 | Family Feud All Star | Contestant | Mediaworks |
| 2016 | All Star Family Feud | Self | Mediaworks Holdings Limited |
| 2013 | 7 Days | Guest Panelist | |
| 2012 | 7 Days | Guest Panelist | |
| 2012 | Jono and Ben at Ten | Host | Mediaworks & TV3 |
Presenter.
| 2020 | Breakfast with Jono & Ben - The Hits | Himself | |
| 2019 | Radio Hauraki | Drive Host (Himself ) | |
| 2014 | The Rock | Drive Host | |
| 2007 | The Jono Project | Host | TV3 |
| 2004 | Amp'd | Presenter | C4 Music Television |
| 2000 | 4 - 7pm Drive Show | Presenter | The Rock FM |
| The Edge Afternoons | Host (Himself ) |
Voice.
| 2010 | Road Cops | Narrator | Starfish Productions |
Training.
| New Zealand Radio Training School - 1999 |