Who Are Theo Vons Sister and Brother? Inside His Family

Theo Von has three siblings; a late older brother, Roland von Kurnatowski Jr. and two younger sisters, Rolanda and Whittier. The comedian has a close relationship with his siblings and is proud of his family.

With a stand-up comedy and acting career that has spanned over two decades, Theo Von has experienced success in the American entertainment industry. He is also a podcaster and TV personality and is known for being the host of This Past Weekend podcast. His career success has earned him wide recognition which has further led many to want to know beyond his professional life. Hence, this article on his birth family.

Who Are Theo Von’s Siblings?

Theo Von was born on 19th March 1980 in Covington, Louisiana, United States, and is currently 43 year old. He grew up with his two younger sisters as his brother Roland is much older than him and had already become an adult as of the time he was born. Theo Von maintains a good relationship with his siblings although, none of them has an active presence in the limelight.

Despite his fame and celebrity status, the comedian has frequently stated how proud he is of his family and roots. He has severally spoken about his siblings in his podcasts. He and his siblings originally hail from Bluefields in Nicaragua and are of mixed origin. Through their father, they have Polish-Nicaraguan roots and Irish-Italian heritage through their mother. They were raised in South Louisiana.

Roland Von Kurnatowski Jr. Was Theo’s Oldest Sibling and Only Brother

  • Year of birth: 1951
  • Age: Died at 68 in 2019
  • Occupation: Real estate developer

Roland Von Kurnatowski Jr. was the oldest sibling of Theo Von but he died in 2019. He was born in 1951 and was 29 years older than his brother, Theo. Although there is no reliable record that states whether he and Theo are biological siblings, there are speculations that they are not. Given that he was born many years before Theo, rumors have it that their father might have had Roland with a different woman before he married Theo’s mother. But, there is nothing to prove this.

Roland Von Kurnatowski Jr. was the owner of the famed Tipitina’s music club, a music venue located in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He was also the founder of the Tipitina’s Foundation, a non-profit charity organization which is an extension of the New Orleans music venue, Tipitina’s. Also based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the mission of Tipitina’s Foundation is to preserve and protect the musical culture of New Orleans.

Roland was also a real estate developer with properties across the Golf South. He emerged as a player on the New Orleans music scene after he acquired Tipitina’s music club in 1996. Sadly, he died at his farm in Carriere, Mississippi, in 2019 at the age of 68 via an accidental shooting.

According to some eyewitness reports, he was shot when his gun accidentally discharged while he was hunting. Until his death, Roland Jr. was married to his wife, Mary Von. They had a daughter named Mary Grace together. Meanwhile, Roland had two grown-up children- Roland and Caroline- from a previous relationship. He also had three grandchildren.

Rolanda Capitani Von

  • Occupation: Nurse

It is not public knowledge when Rolanda Von was born but it is known that she is Theo’s younger sister. She is an ER nurse and works as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse at Prairieville Family Hospital in Prairieville, Los Angeles, California. She also works as an instructor at Lifeline.

Rolanda was previously a registered nurse at Our Lady of the Lake and worked in the PRN emergency and ICU at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was married to Yancy Hebert but they divorced in 2020. Before then, they welcomed two daughters named Madison and Jacie.

Whittier Von is The Youngest of Theo Von’s Sisters

Whittier is the youngest among Theo Von’s siblings. There is very little information about her, including her birth details and what she does for a living. The only thing known about her is that she gives huge support to her brother, Theo, and her family at large. She has a Facebook page where she normally shares memories she has with her family, including her nieces and cousins.

While Theo Von’s Father is Late, His Mother is Still Alive

The name of Theo Von’s parents are Roland von Kurnatowski Sr. and Gina Capitani. His father is of Polish descent while his mother is of German and French ancestry. Roland von Kurnatowski Sr. was born in 1912 and died in 1996 due to cancer. Theo was only 16 years old at this time. Until his death, Theo’s father worked as a pipefitter and a mahogany farmer.

Theo Von’s mother, Gina Capitani, was born on 19th March 1980 and is currently 53 years old. She has a huge age gap of 30 years between her and her late husband. Unlike his father who was usually happy and laughing, Theo said that his mother barely laughs. So, he most times has to do special comedies personally for her.

In 2019, Gina Capitani drove all the way from Tucson to Phoenix just to watch Theo’s performance as she hadn’t seen him perform in five years. Theo divulged in one of his podcasts that although he pays his mom, she still works  to date. She works as a school teacher.

Despite being just a middle-class family, Theo’s parents did their best to ensure they provided a stable environment and upbringing for their children.

Theo Von Grew Up in a Close-Knit Family

According to Theo Von, he grew up in a middle working-class family that loves to tell jokes and make each other laugh. From there, he developed a passion for comedy and started performing stand-up at a young age. He has since made a successful career out of it and is one of the most recognizable comedians in the industry, known for his self-deprecating humor.

According to him, his parents inculcated in him a strong work ethic and love for family. Theo believes his upbringing through his dad greatly influenced his comedy style. He usually uses their stories to make people laugh in his podcast and performances. He revealed that his father was always happy and laughing and that he annoys him sometimes.

Theo has often said that his family is a significant part of his life. He mentions them in his comedy routines, telling stories about them and their adventures in his podcast. This leaves his fans feeling like they’re part of his family as well. On 2017 Father’s Day, he shared old photos of his parents holding him when he was still a baby.

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