Jonathan Roumie

Jonathan Roumie (also known as جاناتان رومی) is an American actor born on July 1, 1974, in New York City. A versatile screen performer, he has built a career across film, television, and voice work, earning wide recognition for character-driven roles and emotionally grounded performances.

Roumie is best known for portraying Jesus in The Chosen, including The Chosen: Season 3 Finale and The Chosen: Season 4, as well as the event special Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night. His work in the series has helped make him a familiar face to global audiences, praised for bringing warmth and humanity to a role that demands both intimacy and scale.

Beyond The Chosen, Roumie’s credits span contemporary drama and mainstream entertainment. He appears in Jesus Revolution as Lonnie Frisbee, and has taken on roles in projects such as The Funeral Guest (Luke), Life Hack (Greg Scheckler), and Prime (Bakery Counterman). He also lends his voice to animation in Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again as Merenkhare.

With a body of work that moves between faith-based storytelling and broader genre projects, Roumie continues to expand his on-screen presence while remaining closely associated with one of modern television’s most talked-about portrayals.