Jonas Ems Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Jonas Ems
Acting
Biography
Jonas Maximilian Ems (born December 30, 1996, in Cologne) is a German web video producer, author, actor, and director. Jonas Ems grew up in Cologne and received his *Abitur* (high school diploma) in 2015 from the Heinrich-Böll-Gymnasium in Troisdorf. In 2016, he moved to Berlin. He operates several YouTube channels, the Twitch channel *jonasems*, as well as a TikTok account with over 3.4 million followers (as of January 2026). In late 2021, he announced a shift in content strategy on his main channel—moving away from comedy and toward socially critical topics. On his channel *JONAS SHORTS*, he continues to publish short-form comedy videos. Ems appeared in the feature film and web series *Oberucken*. He also gained prominence through the web series *Krass Klassenfahrt*, in which he played various roles such as Kenneth, Mc Larry, Cringe Timmy, and TJ. Additionally, he co-wrote the scripts and served as director alongside Jonas Wuttke. Together, they also founded the media company Moonvibe and produced the web series *Villa der Liebe*. In 2021, a feature-film adaptation of the series titled *Krass Klassenfahrt – Der Kinofilm* was released. Since 2022, Ems has voiced the character Mike in the mystery audio drama podcast *Forever Club*. His novel *Schattenseite* was adapted into a six-part mystery miniseries in 2025, for which he served as a co-writer and also played a supporting role. Furthermore, Ems is an advocate for animal welfare; in 2024, in collaboration with the organization Aninova, he released a video documenting conditions inside a pig barn.
Filmography Movies
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Krass Klassenfahrt - Der Kinofilm
Croatia is calling! The 12th grade of a Berlin high school is going on a graduation trip. Together with the stressed teacher Mrs. Gruber and the over-committed teacher Georg, the trip doesn't start as planned: In the so-called Eco-Hostel the dream of an Insta-worthy beach vacation with endless parties seems to burst before it has even begun. Yet McLarry in particular had high hopes of distraction: he's the only one who didn't pass his A-levels and who can't actually afford the class trip. He is also not yet over his breakup with Bella. But then the ray of hope - his favorite rapper and idol Zeno is also in Croatia! The perfect opportunity for McLarry to present him his own songs. Together with his best buddy Cornelius and Best Friends Bella and Alena, they break away from the class field trip and head to Zeno's villa. With the hopelessly overtaxed chaperone Georg in tow, they embark on the gnarliest adventure of their lives...
Schlimmer geht immer
When is a man a man? For Kai, the answer is clear: planted a tree, started a family, now he has to renovate his newly acquired home. Armed with the latest DIY tools, Kai and his buddies Pedro and Ulf tackle the charming old house. They are doweling, screwing and sanding for all they're worth. After all, the nest is supposed to be perfect. But to Kai's astonishment, it's not just his wife Ina who has something against the plans - the old building is also vehemently opposed to the renovation work...
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
17-year-old Cyril is funny, smart and an all-round good guy. Just his somewhat overlarge nose spoils the picture. On a school trip to Berlin with Roxy, a stunning new classmate, Cyril is not the only one taken with her. Benno, the class Casanova has his eye on the girl too and makes a nasty wager. Roxy is more interested in the introverted Rick, who is not only shy but also slow. Cyril hastens with his spoken word skills to Rick's aid, and falls head over heels in love with Roxy himself. So whose brave heart will win the fair lady?
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