Jo Firestone

About

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.

Known for

What We Do in the ShadowsSeries • 2019Summer Camp IslandSeries • 2018The Great NorthSeries • 2021Broad CitySeries • 2014Teenage EuthanasiaSeries • 2021Win or LoseSeries • 2025Search PartySeries • 2016Fired on MarsSeries • 2023Joe Pera Talks With YouSeries • 2018Together TogetherMovie • 2021Save Yourselves!Movie • 2020Don't Think TwiceMovie • 2016CicadaMovie • 2021Aqua Teen Forever: PlantasmMovie • 2022Never Change!Movie • 2026VanillaMovie • 2019