Jonathan Joss

Born: 22 December 1965

Years Active: 1993-2025

Died: 01 June 2025

Age: 59

Jonathan Joss Gonzales (December 22, 1965 – June 1, 2025) was an American actor and musician of Native American ancestry. He was best known for his role as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation and providing the voice of John Redcorn in King of the Hill.

Joss was born on December 22, 1965, in San Antonio, Texas, to a family of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent. His parents owned and operated a Mexican restaurant. Joss attended McCollum High School, graduating in 1984. He enrolled at Texas State University–San Marcos (then Southwest Texas State University), but left before graduating. Joss later attended San Antonio College, before graduating from Our Lady of the Lake University with a degree in theater and speech.