| Jonas Rønning | |
| Nationality: | Norwegian |
| Occupation: | Comedian, actor, cabaret artist |
| Known For: | "Olsenbanden Jr. - At Circus" |
Jonas Rønning (born 8 August 1970 in Jevnaker) is a Norwegian comedian, actor and cabaret artist. Notable performances include the musical "Olsenbanden Jr. - At Circus" (based on the film Olsenbanden Jr. på Cirkus) at the Oslo Nye Teater, and appearances in entertainment programs on TV,[1] including a regular role in the long-running television drama series Hotel Cæsar,[2] and appearances on the musical variety show Beat for Beat, which airs weekly on the national television channel NRK1.[3] As a stand-up comedian he is best known as "the man with the megaphone" and for "Hønefosskålen".
In 2002 Rønning received the Stå opp-prisen (Stand-up Prize) from Stand Up Norge, the largest booking agency for comedians in Norway.[4] [5]
Rønning and Bror Andersen set up an annual summer revue in Hønefoss.[6] In October to December 2007 he performed his show "Et Fønny Sjow" at Victoria Nasjonal Jazzscene with Morten Grøtnes.[3] In December 2012, Rønning and Grøtnes performed the Christmas show "Julelatter 2012" ("Christmas Laughter 2012").