Theo Von
- First Name
- Theodor Capitani
- Last Name
- von Kurnatowski III
- Additional Name
- Theo Von
- Date of Birth
- March 19, 1980
- Place of Birth
- Covington, Louisiana
- Occupation
- Podcaster, stand-up comedian
Podcaster Theo Von might consider himself a simple comedian, but the creator has quickly become a poster boy for edge-bro creators in the entertainment industry.
The Louisiana native — born Theodor von Kurnatowski — first got popular after a stint on the MTV reality show circuit, appearing on Road Rules and The Challenge in the early 2000s. After several small acting roles, Von dove headfirst into standup, where he perfected his now signature comedic style of combining acerbic self-deprecating one-liners with truly crazy stories. He then moved to the podcast space, where his fans doubled. “I didn’t grow up with much, so the only thing I felt like I did have was my voice,” he told Rolling Stone in 2023.
Now with over 5 million monthly podcast listeners and roughly 10 million social media followers, Von has become a media personality known for his widespread appeal. In 2024, he interviewed former President Donald Trump ahead of the presidential election. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul