| Jorma Taccone Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 19, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Marielle Heller |
Jorma Taccone is an American comedian, director, actor, and writer who is known for being one of 3 of the sketch comedy troupe The Lonely Island.
Born Name
Jorma Christopher Taccone
Nick Name
Jorm
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Berkeley, California, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
He studied at Saint Mary’s College-High School in Berkeley, California.
Jorma graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2000.
Occupation
Comedian, Director, Actor, Writer
Family
- Father – Tony Taccone (Theater Director, Former Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, California)
- Mother – Sue Ellen
- Siblings – Asa Taccone (Younger Brother) (Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Frontman of the band Electric Guest)
- Others – Emily Elizabeth Heller (Sister-In-Law) (Comedian, Writer, Actor, Podcast Host), Nate (Brother-In-Law) (Composer)
Manager
Jorma is represented by United Talent Agency, Mosaic and Ziffren Brittenham.
Net Worth
Jorma Taccone’s net worth was $7 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8Â in or 173Â cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jorma has dated –
- Marielle Heller (2007-Present) – Jorma tied the knot with writer, director, and actress Marielle Stiles Heller on June 30, 2007. The couple has a son named Wylie Red Heller Taccone (b. December 12, 2014).
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (White and Hispanic)
Jorma has Italian and Puerto Rican ancestry on his father’s side and Swedish, Scottish, German, English, Irish, and distant Dutch ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He sports a pair of reading glasses.
- Jorma has a beauty spot on the right side of his face.
Jorma Taccone Favorite Things
- Director – Kris Swanberg
Source – Instagram
Jorma Taccone Facts
- Taccone was brought up in Berkeley.
- He made his theatre debut while attending Saint Mary’s College-High School in 1993.
- Jorma once stated that his parents were hippies.
- Taccone specializes in sketch comedy, situational comedy, and comedy hip hop.
- Jorma was named after blues, folk, and rock guitarist Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen, Jr.
- He made his debut TV show appearance as Brett in The ‘Bu in 2003.
- Jorma directed 3 ads for Pepsi in 2009.
- As a director, Jorma has directed various well-known shows and films including The Last O.G., Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Saturday Night Live, and MacGruber.
- Jorma co-wrote and directed the SNL spinoff film MacGruber in 2010, which starred actors Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe, Val Kilmer, Maya Rudolph, and Powers Boothe. The film marked his directorial debut.
- One of the earliest posts that Jorma uploaded to his Instagram account was on June 19, 2017.
- He is very close to his mother and uploaded a picture with her to his Instagram account on May 13, 2018.
- As of December 2021, Jorma was a member of the comedy group The Lonely Island, along with Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer. He is childhood friends with them.
- Jorma made his debut theatrical film appearance as Kevin Powell in Hot Rod in 2007.
- His film and television credits include Grown Ups 2, Kung Fury, An American Pickle, Miracle Workers, Drunk History, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Parks and Recreation.
- He has lent his voice in various hit animated films including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, and The Lego Movie.
Featured Image By Jorma Taccone / Instagram
