Jonnie Penn

Big Jonnie

Hello, my name is Jonnie. I am the ideas man. My friends and I grew up making skate and snowboard films in our backyards. I went to school at McGill and studied History and English there, but spent most of my time making movies. I love learning new things and get most of my inspiration from the past. That’s the best place to look for everything. I love creativity and good people and I will for the rest of my life. I think it’s important to dare yourself to do things you’re afraid of. The first girl I ever asked out (to see Men in Black) told me she had to clean her room. Tough luck for her, MIB was sick. Really though, I wanna live life to the limit and love it a lot. Fuel ambition with patience, respect, and a keen eye and you can do anything. I can prove it.
Stuff Jonnie Did

Age: 23
School: McGill University (Montreal)
Hobbies: filmmaking, skateboarding, and tracking trends (is that what it’s called?)
Role on the Team: cooking up ideas, filmer/editor.
Places I’ve Worked: cafeteria, motorcycle shop, oil fields doing environmental reclamation
Favorite List Item: #100: Go to Space
Favorite Completed: #1: Open the 6 O’clock News
Quote:
“Girls are made out of sugar, spice and everything nice. Boys are made out of metal” – Sean Turner

(already: 51)
avatar aunty maureen

WOW WOW WOW ! had no idea that you little boys were doing such amazing stuff thought it was little boy stuff that your mum was gushing about i am so impressed and proud dont ever stop! xxx

avatar lauren

I only have three words for you. I LOVE YOU. you are all such amazing people. Dont ever stop what you're doing! i'm sick of hearing rude comments from everyone, you guys make me want to be a better person. thank you so much for standing up, and you ARE making such a huge difference. thank you.

avatar Rachel (Co9Mom)

I love these little bios! You guys are amazing! Your photos & ideas are great! Keep it up! And, darn it, add me as a friend on the network!

avatar Haylea

You rock jonnie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

avatar Haylea

You rock jonnie pleaz e mail me!!!!!!!!!!!!

avatar becca Coates

OMG! I'm not going 2 stop sending u stuff cuz i luv Jonnie!

avatar Jodi

love the MIB comment! hahaha

avatar Ellen

love your work :D 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed its the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead

avatar Emilyy

Heyy, you are doing amazing things. I myself hope to complete a list, I just have to make it first. Baha. (: Anyways, keep up the good work, I love you !

avatar ronan

salut, i've never writen somthing on the internet before it's so exciting that's the only reason i'm doing it and you are a dove,so long

avatar Dan

I swear to god, if you don't get #55 done, I will sh*t a brick! I'm fully supporting you on that one!

avatar Sandy

Hey I think what you guys are doing is amazing. I wish I could travel and do all the things I want to do too but I'm tied up with college and money. Anyway, I'm also interested in filmmaking although I'm not studying it in college. If you guys are ever in the NY area I'd love to help in any of the filming :)

avatar Pia

Jonnie are you in Vancouver, BC at all this summer? would love to hire you to work editing a multi-channel art installation I am working on. it could use some of your supreme grace. hope you are well. the project is awesome and so are you. Pia

avatar sonia

hey jonnie....great going...u really make want to live my life to the fullest not just exist

avatar Anna

He looks like he'd be like the perfect best guy friend! I wish they'd come to where i live, who doesn't need a little life encouragement?

avatar Moriah Lynn

You guys are amazing, and I can't wait to meet you in person. everything you guys are doing is such an inspiration!

avatar Ariel

your preeetty ! ;)

avatar Elena

Hey met you guys at the PB mansion. Umpa Lumpas.lol! I'm here at the Zone Perfect lounge working the LA Film awards and saw your bus awesome!! Have fun tonight! U should stop by

avatar Haley

Jonnie - I met you on a plane back from L.A. the other day. You gave me your card and told me to check out your website. I'd like to help you with goal #78...email me.

avatar trayvon thomas

a bra you guys dnt forget about me tonight 4067 pico& crenshaw ps thanks for everything u guys made a dream come true

avatar Ra'Chell

How about making one goal on my list? "Meet Jonnie in person to have an epic one-on-one chess battle." ;)

avatar Leah M*

Jonnie i think yall r great! I myself have recently had to deal with pushing myself to do things out of my confort zone becasue i realized i need to live! Yall should keep it up, I cant wait 2 c ya in December . O and i il watch MIB with you anytime!

avatar Hope

BE MY FRIIIEEENNDD!!! you guys are awesome and need to come visit Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia...it's a crazy fun Christian school. and yes i just said christian and fun in the same sentence. look us up if you do!!! Peaace!

avatar Scarlett

This is amazing, i would love to see you guys some day. One thing you should have on your list is to come to my hometown and eat a tenderloin at Mr. Daves: (North Manchester, IN). They are famous. Thank you for inspiring and helping others! Dream on, like steven tyler once sang.

avatar Meredith DeHart

I'd totally watch MIB with you Jonnie ;) If you're ever in Ohio hit me up on facebook or something <3

avatar Jenny Stanley

Jonnie, I think that what you guys are doing is amazing. I used to have a list of things I wanted to do before I died, but I never imagined I could make any of them come true. It seems like you guys are living your dreams and I idolize you for that. Also, I think you're so cute. I live in Maine, and I want to meet you. :) Jenny

avatar hailey

wow you are so awesome i want to know more about you email me :D

avatar Emily J.

So pretty much, what ya'll are doing is AMAZING! :) I'm pretty much obsessed with the list and can't wait to see the show! I love your your attitude towards life and completely agree with loving and living life to the fullest! i think its awesome that yall are willing to give back as you do the list. I recently went to Panama to help in Indian tribe and it was life changing and totally rewarding to give back!!! oh and if i had a list, one of mine would definitely be to Meet Jonnie... i think i could be your #59:) Emily from Alabama P.S. MIB = great movie :)

avatar Emily J.

haha Oh wait not 59.... ahahhaha for some reason on the MTV website there is a picture with #59 as "Ask out the girl of your dreams"..... not deliver a baby... awkward moments make my life :)

avatar Caitlin

Dear Buried Life Crew, I hope you complete everything and I hope to get to meet you one day. YOu really put things into prospective and you inspired me to make a list. Here are some: 1. Help out as many people as i can 2. Host SNL 3. Get a job and apartment 4. Graduate 5. Fall in Love 6. See the world 7. Skydive 8. Be in a tv show or movie 9. build a house 10. perform a comedic routine. thanks for opening my eyes.

avatar Jana

Hey Jonnie! Me and my friend were just looking over you guy's page and you probably heard this 100 times before but what your doing is awesome. basically we want to travel and were looking up to you guys. oh and were also from Montreal :) enjoy the rest of your list...your have the ultimate aventure. im jealous. :)

avatar Caitlin

hey you are the guy I am choosing for language arts long term project. My theme is live your life to the fullest. I would love to know, the writer of your show, and your birthday. Thanks so much you are what inspired me to tdo this theme!

avatar Katie

ahaha You go to school with My Cousin!!! :)

avatar Kelsey

Making Movies is so much fun, Keep doing what you are doing JONNIE :)

avatar tasha roberts

cant wait for the show to start it;s gonna be epic!

avatar Jill

I love you.

avatar toni

If I were that girl, I would never forgive myself. Men in Black is one of the greatest movies of all time.

avatar Jessica

Jonnie, you seem cool. I think what you guys are doing is really awesome. Keep it up. Jessica

avatar kayla

jonnie i love yo u

avatar Catherine

I'm so happy to see that you've gone to McGill, I'm really proud of being from Montreal and I'm even more now that I saw that. To be honest, since yesterday I didnt know where my life were going with my nursing study and everything but now, you guys gave me hope to do whatever I want to do. merci

avatar destini

I love your show--so inspiring and funny! Here's a list idea: go to the north and south poles.you guys are awesome and I can't wait to see the next episode!

avatar ariana

i would have gone to see men in black with you!!! love the show <3

avatar Brittany

Men in Black. =] Sick indeed.

avatar sabah

i love you guys!

avatar Lauren from Texas

jonnie, are you and duncan related???

avatar Chris

Hi guys, I really like the concept, you get to live your dream moment and in turn you help someone live theirs! i just have a question, and you dont have to answer,but as a guy from Langley, B.C., I was wanting to know what yor hometowns are? if it is to personal I do understand. Please keep the positive vibe going! Chris From Langley B.C.

avatar kathleeen

JONNIE YOURRR HAWTTT!!!! email me i love the show!!

avatar kathleeen

I LOVE YOU JONNIE!!!! email me!!!!! your the best when are you coming to chicago!!??!?!

avatar Katherine from Toronto

i think you are all truly truly fantastic. a few weeks ago one of my best friends was telling me about how she hung out with you (jonnie) about a year ago. she had nothing but good things to sya about you and told me about the show and suggested we watch it. i was hooked from the get go. ever since the first episode i have been working on my 100-things-to-do-before-i-die-list. I didn't hesitate for a second when i wrote down my number one goal that i hope to cross off in the near future... #1: have a beer with jonnie, dave, duncan and ben #2: kiss jonnie there should be more people like you guys in the world. keep doing what you're doing, it's unreal. peace and love

avatar Leila

Oh man, I totally took classes with Jonnie and Duncan, and talked WAY WAY WAY lots during them. More than both of you. I was cultural studies though.

avatar Talar

yall are super funny and creative and yall arnt just another Mtv reality show yall are changing lives so keep it up! :)

avatar RaychellAnn

jonnie you are ahhhmazing. not trying to be a creep but you make both mine and my roommates monday nights. if you care to know.. one thing i wish to do before i die is spend a day with you guys :) if you ever have a burning desire to roam around the mall of america i could totally take you! Well anyway have a great life, keep it classy and stay hott.

avatar becca

you know what weird , ost people say that they love you! its weird cause thats not what the show is about! it all about helping people! like they said : everything they do on their list they help a stranger on there list! and when i was reading the comments it said oh you guys are so hot you rock , we love yoou! thats all they say! like ther is more about the show than your hottness!

avatar Carly and Rachel

Jonnie.. what does it take to get a date with you? :)

avatar Bobby Sheppard

I will race horses with you if you have time go to my list or blogs

avatar Michelle

Jonnie!!!!!! your guys episode tonight made me cry. p.s YOUR SOOO HOTT!!!!!!!!!

avatar Courtney

hey jonnie, i think your super cute. one of the things on my list is to meet you guys. maybe you can help me out ? lol

avatar sophia

Jonnie, you're such a inspiration. You are amazing, and have LUSCIOUS hair. hahahahah. love you!

avatar Tonie Danielle

jonnie + tonie im thinking the whole "ie" thing is a sign meaning you need to get your butt to AZ and meet me so my life can be just that much better...sounds like a plan to me! i've lost a lot this year and whether it's pathetic or not, your show has made me feel as if i am not alone. You inspire me to live my life to the fullest!

avatar Kirra Macintosh

What you guys are doing is amazing. I wish we had guys half as great as you all at usc. Good luck and I hope you get to do everything it is you wanna do. You're also cute and have great hair ;)

avatar Pj

Wow I think what you guys are doing is so amazing! You've inspired many so keep on doing what you're doing! P.S you're a cutie (:

avatar Emily

Hey Jonnie! Although i dont know you, you seem to be a cool kind of dude. Your chill and kind hearted... I love watching the show just to see how much you care about strangers! I hope you know how different all four of you are from other boys your age; I live with one and he's not half as kind hearted towards pure strangers as you are! My family just adopoted three boys from haiti and let me tell you... that wasn't on my list but we'd all love to meet you guys! Come to syracuse new york... we've got lists!

avatar Lauren de

Oh jonnie boy. Haha. Amazing. I’m so jealous. Living your life to the fullest has to be the most amazing thing anyone can do haha and you guys fir helping other people out on the way is really inspirational. Haha. Ahhh your so amazing. And cute :X haha love to hear back from you! Good luck with everything :)

avatar Amy Oshima

Jonnie, to me, you represent the words ‘carpe diem’. Seize the day. You are not only handsome, intelligent, and quirky, but very inspiring. One day, I hope to meet you. I’ll ask you to film a movie with me, so I can cross an item off my life. Much love.

avatar Drew

just wanted to thank you guys for your inspiration it led me to create my own list, your show is legit and the world needs more role models like you guys

1) Visit a 3rd world country 2) Help in a disastrous relief effort 3) Volunteer abroad for a month 4) Realize how hard homeless life is by living on the street for a night 5) Set foot on the 7 continents in the world 6) Volunteer to help children with cognitive disorders 7) Watch the ball drop in NYC 8) To make amends with my parents 9) Complete a triathlon 10) Fire walking in Hawaii 11) Go Zorbing 12) Restore a classic car 13) Go white water rafting 14) Go to college 15) Make a difference in at least one person’s life 17) Learn to snowboard 18) Go Vegetarian

avatar Drew

about time we get somebody in this world that is worthy enough to look up too as role models

1) Visit a 3rd world country 2) Help in a disastrous relief effort 3) Volunteer abroad for a month 4) Realize how hard homeless life is by living on the street for a night 5) Set foot on the 7 continents in the world 6) Volunteer to help children with cognitive disorders 7) Watch the ball drop in NYC 8) To make amends with my parents 9) Complete a triathlon 10) Fire walking in Hawaii 11) Go Zorbing 12) Restore a classic car 13) Go white water rafting 14) Go to college 15) Make a difference in at least one person’s life 17) Learn to snowboard 18) Go Vegetarian

avatar Carolyn from T.O Canada

I Love everything that you guys are doing! You are all so inspirational and you all have such big hearts! Keep doing what you are doing and never stop.

avatar Francie Saunders

I admire you guys so much. I mean I don’t think people really get how lucky you are! Most people can’t get everything they want in life done before they die and you all are so lucky that you are able to try! Well you guys came to Memphis and actually went to my old school GSL for the wedding! Well it has always been my dream to be seen by so many people like you guys! Well if you read this I would love y’all to consider maybe either giving me a shout out or something… but if not I’ll just keep trying to be seen! Maybe we’ll meet someday! Good Luck

avatar Tyana Ruiz

Dear Jonnie, I just want to say i love the show. It has to be the coolest, sweetest, and most impressive thing i have ever seen. Your ambition shows so much in the show. I would never have the guts to do any of that but the show makes me feel like i have chances and iv started to make a list of things i want to do and i want to take those chances. You all are really inspiring(but i like you the best:) haha:3 Anyways the show makes my day especailly when you guys help out the people complete their wish. It has to be the most touching moments ever. Amor et basia(love and kisses in latin) Tyana:)

avatar Sarah

You know you are the best show on television when you can envoke such deep emotions in a veiwer with every episode. Emotions both happy and moving. The Buried life makes me laugh and makes me cry but most importantly it has impacted my life with the simple hope that anything is possible. I admire you guys for chasing after your dream with such vigor and resilance. You are my new hero’s. If i had to meet a celeb it would definately be you guys. Thanks…I look forward to watching the rest of your episodes.

avatar Amnah

Hi guys! What You guys are doing is amazing the show is great and can you guys PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (please.) come to Saskatoon SK Canada that would probably make me piss my pants xD and I am totally in love with Jonnie seriously he’s like f*cking adorable.

Love Peace and everything more! Amnah. :D <3

avatar Jessica Workman

Hey Jonnie, I emailed all four of you through your “Contact” link on this site, but I wanted to reach out to you in particular. I’m planning to study abroad at McGill University this fall, and if y’all are in the Montreal area between August and December, I’d love to meet you! You guys inspired me to write my own list, and I’m going to go after it! I’d love to let you know what I’ve accomplished by August and hear some more about your crazy adventures. - Jessica

avatar Jordyn Mawson

You guys are so amazing! I wish I had the guts to accomplish something as big as what you are doing. I love the show, it makes me cry pretty much everytime I watch it! You should come to Calgary! P.S. Ben I know your cousin Morgan, and you are hot! ;) lol

avatar Hillary

Hey, I saw you guys on Rachael Ray today while flipping through the stations. You all seem absolutely amazing! I love seeing young people living life to the fullest, my philosophy exactly! All of you seem like great guys and I hope to meet someone like you in my life. If you are ever in the Portland, Oregon area shoot me an email, I’d love to show you around! Or I could just bake you something delicious…I’ll be going to a baking institute soon.

Well, you guys are all about taking chances so I might as well too…hey Jonnie, why don’t you send me an email and tell me a little more about yourself…your bio was really intriguing and I love making new friends! Thanks to all of you for being such positive inspirations. I would send you guys luck, but you don’t need it…you have passion and that is all you fellas need.

avatar Kelsey Kane

<3 I love what you guys are doing!

avatar Chrissy Abate

I have to agree with you that MIB is pretty sick. I love the show and you guys are adorable. You should probably make a road trip to Iowa. Thanks.

avatar Monet

I agree, MIB was sick. So is MIB2

avatar Peri McGuire

you are my favorite. i love you gus to death! you’re so cute! (: don’t ever stop! you guys are an inspiration. you have to make 100 episodes! kay? mkay. I LOVE YOU GUYS DON’T EVER EVER EVER STOP. (:

avatar Andrea M.

I actually adore this show. You guys are hilarious. And you’re pretty amazing :) Love what you’re doing for others as well. Keep it up :) ♥

avatar Rachel

Before I die I want to meet the red flying tomato and get my art into a famous museum! I wish I had the guts to make a list like yours. Your an inspiration!

avatar Kaylie Durrant

your are deffinately my favorite, I’m not 100% sure why, but you are. You just seem like an honest guy, and you strike me as a person that doesn’t take no for an answer(: It’s completely corny to say I want to be like you when I get older, but I pretty much do. Except a girl,Haha(: Your definately a huge inspiration to me.

avatar Teasha

heyy what you guys are doing is great! its sick when you can be part of something bigger than yourself. how did you guys meet and get into doing this? did you guys know mtv would pick it up as a show or was that totally unplanned? email me back if you can :) lleapowell@yahoo.com

avatar Leah :)

Jonnie, dude, you are 100% my hero. You guys made me realize that you can’t waste your life away. Lately i’ve been doing the things I do to the fullest extent because you should give your life your all. Recently my family and I adopted a child in India that we send money, food, and clothing. I’ve already gained confiedence in myself that I’m slowly making this world a better place. Thank you for all that y’all do :) I love you guys :)

avatar Leah :)

Jonnie, dude, you are 100% my hero. You guys made me realize that you can’t waste your life away. Lately i’ve been doing the things I do to the fullest extent because you should give your life your all. Recently my family and I adopted a child in India that we send money, food, and clothing. I’ve already gained confiedence in myself that I’m slowly making this world a better place. Thank you for all that y’all do :) I love you guys :)

avatar Chelsey

Dear jonnie and the boys of the buried life. I just wanted to take the time to let you know how much your show has inspired me. I know you get this a lot, and you should. What you guys are achieving is something so incredible and big that I cant even begin to desribe it. Finally a great, unstaged show on mtv again. I totally respect everything aspect of this project. On the surface your trying to get good life experiences under your belt to take with you in life. but on a deeper note you are going after all your goals and dreams. It amazes me at how down to earth you guys are, even being mtv’s most watched show. I hope you guys stay grounded through all of this. I basically just wanted to tell you that you’ve changed my life in such a big way. I cant even thank you. I myself have made up a list. Number one on it is to quit smoking cigarettess… I want to cross it off so bad but have lost motivation to do it. which is horrible caz its destroying my health…I will keep trying to accomplish it and all my other items. peace and love p.s. jonnie you have the most amazing blue eyes

avatar Kellie

On my list:

101-to go on a date with one of you 4 :]

avatar CM

hey! my friends and i met you in jamaica and you taught us a drinking game at Fun Holiday…we just wanna know what happens when you make it into the 70s??

avatar Zoe

just wanted to say you guys are amazing. I love watching your shows, watch you guys complete things on your list and what you do for other people. I’ve already crossed off a few things on my bucket list — bungee swinging and skydiving — this from someone who’s afraid of heights. I try to do a good deed for others almost every day and that makes me feel good, even if it’s a small gesture to help where I can. Losing both my parents in the span of 5 years — makes me look at life in a whole new perspective and makes me want to live life to it’s fullest and to accomplish and complete the things on my list before I die.

avatar Jena

You’re my fav =)

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