Biography
Joanna Firestone was born in 1986 to Jewish parents Fred and Marilyn Firestone. Growing up as teenager, Jo would have cake baking competition with her friends including renowned pastry chef Claire Saffitz. She once won the competition with Box St. Louis butter vs. Claire’s $50 chocolate cake She has a brother, Ben Firestone, who works in commercial real estate. She grew up in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. She graduated from Clayton High School and later Wesleyan University in Connecticut, with a degree in theatre.
Movies & TV Shows
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What We Do in the Shadows (2019) — Jo
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Don't Think Twice (2016) — Jo
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self - Guest
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Broad City (2014) — 42 Squirts employee
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Save Yourselves! (2020) — Desi
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Together Together (2021) — Tamara
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Search Party (2016) — Carla
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Win or Lose (2025) — Sweaty (voice)
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Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self - Guest
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The Great North (2021) — Greta Meatweep (voice)
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Summer Camp Island (2018) — Mallory (voice)
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Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm (2022) — Felicity in IT (Voice)
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Joe Pera Talks With You (2018) — Sarah Conner
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Fired on Mars (2023)
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Cicada (2021) — Tracy
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Vanilla (2019) — Samantha
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Never Change! (2026) — Amelia Nadler
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Teenage Euthanasia (2021) — Euthanasia 'Annie' Fantasy (voice)
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Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? (2022) — Katie (Agent)
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Rate the Cookie (2020) — Self
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Good Timing with Jo Firestone (2021) — Self
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Observatory Blues (2017)
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Dessert Person with Claire Saffitz (2020) — Self
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Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents (2017) — Self
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The Singles Retreat (2023) — Concierge 1
- How Many Farts Measure a Life? (2017) — Resident Angel
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Gold and Mud (2023)
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To the Moon (2019) — Mom
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The Hawkins Family Yule Log (2017) — Grandma
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Joe’s Pub Presents: A Holiday Special (2016)
- Jo Firestone: Comedy Central Stand-up Presents (2017) — Self
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Boy Band (2016) — Sandra
- Thingstarter (2016)
