Louis, Missouri. He was born in Chicago he mentions he is 26 in " Shadowing Glenn ", but mentions he was 28 when he flunked out of business school in Season One 's " Secret Shopper ". He has two older brothers, one named Josh and was thoroughly spoiled as a child, and also attended private school.
He is portrayed by actor Ben Feldman. Jonah is an optimistic and helpful worker, who always tries to find the "moments of beauty" in every day life, especially at work. However, he can be immature, a know-it-all and comes from a rich family.
Jonah is always trying to find a cause to fight for, such as when he tries multiple times to get the store unionized, and is willing to bring up important societal issues at work, much to the chagrin of his fellow co-workers. Jonah often tries too hard to get people to like him, such as his over-arching friendship with Garrett and when he tries to get Glenn on his good side while he's dating one of his foster children, Kristen. My point is, there are people who do nothing and there are people who do something, and I am one of those people.
The something group. Jonah is hired by Dina who is attracted to him and she continually flirts with him. He encounters Amy , is attracted to her and embarrasses himself a number of times in front of her. Glenn welcomes new employees Jonah and Mateo to the store. After Jonah makes a major pricing mistake, the staff are gathered in the Break Room to review what can be learned from the error. Jonah surprises Amy with a ceiling show to break up the daily monotony.
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When Cloud 9 magazine reporter Cynthia visits the store, Jonah tries to help Glenn make a good impression but upstages Glenn so much that Cynthia has a fling with Jonah.
