Jonathan Joss

About

TV actor and musician who was of Native American ancestry. He is most well-known for being the voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill and his many impactful TV roles. He passed away in June 2025. 

Before Fame

One of his first film roles was in 8 Seconds, where he played Medic Del Rio in 1994 alongside Luke Perry. He had also appeared on the TV shows Ray Donovan and Tulsa Kings. 

Trivia

He was also well known for playing Chief Ken Hotate on Parks and Recreation for five episodes. He had some memorable scenes with Amy Poehler, who played Leslie Knope. 

Family Life

He is from San Antonio, Texas. He married Tristan Kern de Gonzales in February 2025. 

Associated With

After his death, Nick Offerman said that many of the cast members of Parks and Recreation were heartbroken and texting about their friend.