Jon Bass

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Jon Bass (born September 22, 1989) is an American actor, known for playing Ronnie Greenbaum in the film Baywatch, and Del Plimpton in the comedy series Big Time in Hollywood, FL.

Life and career

Bass grew up in Bellaire, Texas. He attended Bellaire High School, where he studied acting, and from which he graduated in 2005. Afterwards, he attended Boston University, majoring in theatre arts; he then he moved to New York City and starred in some Off-Broadway plays. Bass auditioned for the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, but was not successful. After a year, he was cast in the role in the Denver and Los Angeles productions. Bass later replaced Josh Gad as Elder Cunningham on Broadway.

In 2014, he played a small role in the HBO comedy series Girls, and then had minor guest roles in The Newsroom and House of Lies. Later in 2015, he was cast in a lead role in the Comedy Central's series Big Time in Hollywood, FL, portraying Del Plimpton.

In 2016, he played real-life attorney Philip Hirschkop in the historical film Loving. In 2017, he appeared in the film All Nighter, played the significant role of Ronnie Greenbaum in the action comedy film Baywatch, along with Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson, and appeared in Molly's Game, directed by Aaron Sorkin.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012AdviceEvanShort film
2014The RefrigeratorHowieShort film
2015RatterGreg
2015Jane Wants a BoyfriendSteve
2016LovingPhilip Hirschkop
2017All NighterTrevor
2017BaywatchRonnie Greenbaum
2017Post-PartyDylanShort film
2017Meet CuteNickShort film
2017Molly's Game

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014GirlsMoEpisode: "Only Child"
2014Next Time on LonnyShady PAEpisode: "The End of Lonny"
2014The NewsroomBree Dorrit2 episodes
2015Big Time in Hollywood, FLDel PlimptonMain role, 10 episodes
2016American Horror Story: RoanokeMiloEpisode: "Chapter 9"
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