Born on August 21, 1980, Jonathan Lajoie is a Canadian comedian and musician. He was born in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, and raised on the South Shore of Montreal. His father was French-Canadian, while his mother was an English-speaking Canadian. They had nine children together, with Jonathan being the third. Lajoie enjoyed a stable upbringing and completed a Theatre program at Dawson College in 2002.
Jonathan Lajoie began his professional career in 2003, working simultaneously as a comedian and musician. His rise to fame is largely attributed to his blend of comedy and music. He gained early recognition for his role as Thomas Edison, an English-Canadian musician, on the French-Canadian television show L’Auberge du chien noir. His ability to merge sharp comedic timing with musical talent led him to explore the genre of musical comedy more deeply.
Lajoie began producing musical comedy skits for his YouTube channel, 'JonLajoie', which became immensely popular among online audiences. His videos, featuring original comedy songs and sketches, helped solidify his reputation as an internet comedian. He also ventured into stand-up comedy and has released several studio albums featuring his humorous songs.
Lajoie gained widespread recognition in the U.S. through his role as Taco MacArthur on the FXX sitcom The League. On the show, Taco is portrayed as a laid-back musician without a steady job but with a quirky charm that quickly made him a fan favorite. Lajoie showcased his musical talents on the show through comedic compositions such as “Vaginal Hubris” and “The Birthday Song," both featured in the show’s first season. As the series progressed, he continued creating original songs that aligned with the show’s narrative.
| Birth Date: | 21 Aug, 1980 |
| Age: | 39 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Montreal |
| Education: | Dawson College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Comedian and musician |
| Twitter Id: | Jonlajoiecomedy |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
