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Jon Ronson
British-American journalist, author, and filmmaker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the United States politician, see Ron Johnson.
Jon Ronson (born 10 May 1967) is a British journalist, author, and filmmaker. He is known for works such as Them: Adventures with Extremists (2001), The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004), and The Psychopath Test (2011).
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Born | (1967-05-10) 10 May 1967 (age 57) Cardiff, Wales |
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Alma mater | Polytechnic of Central London |
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Spouse | Elaine Patterson |
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He has been described as a gonzo journalist,[1] becoming a faux-naïf character in his stories.[2] He produces informal but sceptical investigations of controversial fringe politics and science. He has published nine books and his work has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, City Life and Time Out. He has made several BBC Television documentary films and two documentary series for Channel 4.