Jonathan Kite

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Jonathan Kite
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Kite in 2021
Born (1979-09-02) September 2, 1979 (age 45)
Alma mater University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2003–present
Website officialjonathankite.com

Jonathan Kite (born September 2, 1979 [1] ) is an American actor, comedian and impressionist. He is best known for his role as Oleg Golishevsky on 2 Broke Girls. [2]

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Life and career

Kite grew up in Skokie, Illinois, [3] the son of Lynn and David Kite. [4] He attended Old Orchard Junior High and Niles North High School. He has a theater degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. [4] His family is Jewish.

From 2011 to 2017, Kite co-starred on the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls , playing the role of Oleg Golishevsky, the creepy Ukrainian cook who works at the diner. Other television work includes guest roles on Raising Hope , Kickin' It , American Dad! , The Life & Times of Tim , In the Flow with Affion Crockett , and Wizards of Waverly Place . In addition, he also appeared in several commercials such as spots for AT&T and Muscle Milk.

As a stand-up comedian, Kite is best known for his impersonations, boasting over 120 celebrity impressions that include Vince Vaughn, Tom Hanks, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Robert Downey Jr., Seth Rogen, Mark Wahlberg, Ian McKellen, Jeff Bridges and Liam Neeson. [4]

Outside of acting, Kite and his former 2 Broke Girls co-star Matthew Moy appeared on Hell's Kitchen when they attended dinner service in the Season 17 episode "Stars Heating Up Hell".

Kite voiced two characters in the animated show Cleopatra in Space : Octavian and Trumpet Guy.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Black Pearl PirateUncredited
2018 Smallfoot Additional voices
2021 Supercool Uber Driver
2022 The Curse of Bridge Hollow Mr. Skinner
2025 Sneaks Whiz (voice)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Hacky Sack HippieEpisode #1.81
2010 The Suite Life on Deck AnterianEpisode: "Starship Tipton"
2010 Wizards of Waverly Place Agent LamwoodEpisode: "Wizards Exposed"
2010 Raising Hope Lucy's Original BoyfriendEpisode: "Pilot"
2011 I'm in the Band PhilEpisode: "Happy Fun Metal Rock Time"
2011 Kickin' It TerrenceEpisode: "The Commercial"
2011 In the Flow with Affion Crockett Various4 episodes
2011–2017 2 Broke Girls OlegMain role
2012 The Life & Times of Tim Hugh Jackman (voice)Episode: "Pudding Boy/The Celebrity Who Shall Remain Nameless"
2012, 2014 Black Dynamite Various rolesAdditional voices, 8 episodes
2014 American Dad! (voice)Episode: "Familyland"
2017 NCIS Chet GoodmanEpisode: "Double Down"
2017 Family Guy Alec Baldwin (voice)Episode: "Emmy-Winning Episode"
2018 The Boss Baby: Back in Business Police Officer (voice)Episodes: "Scooter Buskie" and "Family Fun Night"
2020–2021 Cleopatra in Space Octavian (voice)Recurring role, 9 episodes
2021 Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! JohnnyMain role
2021 M.O.D.O.K. Tatterdemalion (voice)3 episodes

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011 Red Faction: Armageddon

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