Age, Biography and Wiki
Theo Von, born Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, is currently 45 years old. His early career began with appearances on MTV's Road Rules and The Challenge, before transitioning into stand-up comedy. He is famous for his Netflix specials, including No Offense and Regular People, and his popular podcast This Past Weekend .
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| Date of Birth | 19 March 1980 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Covington, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is limited information available about Theo Von's height, weight, and specific measurements. However, he is often seen with a charismatic stage presence during his comedy performances.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Theo Von prefers to keep his personal life private, and there is little public information about his current dating or relationship status.
His father was a native of Bluefields, Nicaragua, who later settled in New Orleans. His grandfather was a Polish missionary who settled in Cabo Gracias a Dios; he is descended from the Kurnatowski szlachta, a noble family in Poland. Von describes himself as Polish-Nicaraguan.
Von appeared on MTV's Road Rules: Maximum Velocity Tour in 2000 at age nineteen. He auditioned for the show at an open casting call for The Real World and Road Rules at a bar while studying at Louisiana State University. Von faced controversy on the show for his views, including stating in the casting special that he was against interracial dating, an opinion he defended to the LSU newspaper after the show aired.
In 2015, Von started a weekly podcast with filmmaker/journalist Matthew Cole Weiss called Allegedly with Theo Von & Matthew Cole Weiss. The two friends, whose styles and presentation contrasted, competed to see who had better "alleged" tales of celebrities, hilarity, trauma, dating, success, and failure from their years living in Hollywood. The podcast lasted three years and had a total of 123 episodes.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Theo Von's estimated net worth varies between $4 million and $15 million, depending on the source. His primary income streams include stand-up comedy tours, podcasting, and various business ventures . His podcast This Past Weekend alone is estimated to generate between $30,000 to $50,000 monthly from ads and sponsorships .
He grew up in Covington with his older brother and two younger sisters and was legally emancipated at 14. He grew up in circumstances he describes as "low-income", stating that most of his "frame of reference" came from "poor people".
In September 2023, Von publicly accused Kast Media and its CEO Colin Thomson of non-payment, after pro wrestling personality and podcaster Jim Cornette had made similar claims about Kast and Thomson in July. Corresponding accusations were also made by Jason Ellis, Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, Whitney Cummings, and Alyx Weiss, each of whom stated they were owed money by Kast Media, including several six-figure and seven-figure shortages. It was reported that Kast Media was in the process of being acquired by PodcastOne and that in lieu of full payment, Thomson offered creators partial compensation combined with stock options. Amid the news, LiveOne and PodcastOne stock dropped considerably and the company no longer planned to officially hire Thomson.
Career, Business and Investments
- Early Career: Von started his career in reality TV, appearing on shows like Road Rules and The Challenge.
- Stand-Up Comedy: He gained widespread recognition with his Netflix specials No Offense (2016) and Regular People (2021) .
- Podcasting: This Past Weekend has been a significant source of income and fame since its launch in 2016 .
- Business Ventures: Besides comedy and podcasting, Von has explored other business ventures, though specific details are not widely available.
Von began performing stand-up comedy in Louisiana. At age 23, after his tenure on MTV, he decided to move to Los Angeles and professionally pursue a career in comedy. According to Von, he had difficulty as an entertainer in Hollywood, as talent agents viewed him as a former reality TV star and were thus skeptical about giving him work as a comedian. He has since related that it has taken years to shake this image and establish himself as a comedian.
Social Network
Theo Von is active on social media platforms, where he engages with his fans and promotes his comedy tours and podcasts. His presence on platforms like Twitter and Instagram helps him maintain a strong connection with his audience.
Education
There is limited information available about Theo Von's educational background. However, his career success in comedy and podcasting suggests a strong focus on developing his talents in these areas.
Theo Von's career is a testament to his hard work and adaptability in the entertainment industry, from reality TV to becoming a respected figure in stand-up comedy and podcasting.
Von later moved to Mandeville, Louisiana, and graduated from Mandeville High School. He attended Louisiana State University where he wrote for The Reveille. He also attended the Loyola University New Orleans, University of Arizona, College of Charleston, and Santa Monica College. Von received his undergraduate degree in Urban Planning in 2011 from the University of New Orleans.
