Lonny Ross
Biography
Lonny Ross is an American comedy actor and writer born on January 1, 1978, in Wantagh, New York. He is best known for portraying Josh Girard, a naive yet lovable sketch‑comedy actor, on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, a performance that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the ensemble cast. Tina Fey described him as “funny and nice” in a DVD commentary for the series. Ross also played Max Ross, an eccentric billionaire video‑game designer, on the Cartoon Network live‑action series Level Up and took part in a Level Up cast panel at San Diego Comic‑Con. His film credits include Good Luck Chuck, The Rocker and College Road Trip. He has written a comedy pilot for IFC and a web series for Comedy Central.
Career overview
Lonny Ross, born January 1 1978 in Wantagh, New York, is an American comedy actor and writer. He has accumulated a range of credits across television, film and digital media, with a total of thirteen listed acting roles. Ross’s early work includes appearances in feature films such as Good Luck Chuck, The Rocker and College Road Trip, showcasing his comedic timing in a variety of supporting parts.
Ross gained broader recognition as a member of the ensemble cast of the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, where he portrayed the sketch‑comedy performer Josh Girard. His contribution to the series earned him a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the show’s ensemble. In a DVD commentary for the series, co‑star Tina Fey described him as “funny and nice.” He also expanded his television résumé with a recurring role on the Cartoon Network live‑action series Level Up, playing Max Ross, an eccentric billionaire video‑game designer, and took part in a Level Up cast panel at San Diego Comic‑Con.
Beyond acting, Ross has written a comedy pilot for IFC and created a web series for Comedy Central, demonstrating his involvement in both scripted television development and online comedy production. His career reflects a consistent focus on comedic performance and writing across multiple platforms.
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25 titles- The Cowboy Killer (2026) as Stevie
- He's Watching (2022) as The Snow Creeper
- Gary Got Involved! (2020) as Gary
- Gary Got Involved! (2020) Director
- Gary Got Involved! (2020) Writer
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Cricket / Egg (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Cricket / Popcorn Kernel / Pudding / Pudding Ghost (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Horse / Hot Chocolate Ghost / Tofu Block (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Cricket / Shovel (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Cricket / Crab #1 / Horse (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Peevy / Worm (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Ricky / Gluko's Internal Clock (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Cricket (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Weights (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Adorable Bunny (voice)
- Little Big Awesome (2018) as Cricket / Ice Cream Cone 1 (voice)
- A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) as Ivan Reitman
- Level Up (2012) as Max
- Labor Pains (2009) as Phillip
- College Road Trip (2008) as Student Guide
- The Rocker (2008) as Sticks
- Good Luck Chuck (2007) as Joe
- Watching the Detectives (2007) as Eager Customer
- 30 Rock (2006) as Josh Girard
- Arrested Development (2003) as Jonah Feinberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lonny Ross best known for?
Lonny Ross is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cowboy Killer (2026), A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018), Level Up (2012), The Rocker (2008).
When and where was Lonny Ross born?
Lonny Ross was born on January 1, 1978 in Wantagh, New York, USA.
How many credits does Lonny Ross have?
Lonny Ross has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Lonny Ross's background in cinema and television?
Lonny Ross is an American comedy actor and writer born on January 1, 1978, in Wantagh, New York. He is best known for portraying Josh Girard, a naive yet lovable sketch‑comedy actor, on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, a performance that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the ensemble cast. Tina Fey de...