Tommy Lee Jones is an American actor and film director. Jones is, without doubt, one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. He has starred in many memorable films over the course of his career.
Tommy Lee Jones is perhaps best known for his roles in Western films, often playing a rancher, a ranger, a cowboy, or some combination of all three. That being said, he is also an incredibly versatile actor.
He has received various accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Tommy Lee Jones Jones Biography
Tommy Lee Jones was born September 15, 1946, in San Saba, Texas, to his parents, Clyde C. Jones and Lucille Marie.
He was the oldest of three children and grew up on his family’s 2000-acre ranch, where he developed a love for the outdoors and a passion for horseback riding.
Jones attended Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, Texas, where he played football and was a member of the National Honor Society.
He attended Harvard University, where he played offensive guard for the varsity football team, graduating with a degree in English in 1969.
Despite his athletic pursuits, Jones always had a strong interest in acting and, during his time at Harvard, performed in several student productions.
To improve his stage and acting techniques, he studied with the renowned teacher, Stella Adler, in New York City, during the summers.
Career
Tommy Lee Jones enjoyed a prolific career in film, television, and theater, spanning several decades.
After graduating, Jones moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting, landing his first professional role in 1970, playing a small part in the Broadway play, “A Patriot for Me.”
This was followed by his appearance in several off-Broadway productions and television shows, including “Love Story” and “Barnaby Jones.”
In the 1990s, Jones became a household name with his performances in popular films such as “The Fugitive” and “Men in Black,” which elevated his status as a leading actor in Hollywood.
He starred with Harrison Ford in “The Fugitive” and then appeared on screen with Will Smith, Lara Flynn Boyle, Josh Brolin, and Alice Eve, in the “Men in Black” series.
Tommy Lee Jones age
Jones was born on September 15, 1946, and is currently 76 years old
Tommy Lee Jones wife
Jones has been married three times. He is currently married to Dawn Laurel.
Tommy Lee Jones children
Tommy Lee Jones’ children are son Austin Leonard Jones and daughter Victoria Jones. Even though the actor has been married three times, he only has kids with one of his second wife Kimberlea Cloughley, the daughter of Phil Hardberger, former mayor of San Antonio.
Tommy Lee Jones parents
His mother, Lucille Marie Jones (née Scott; 1928–2013), was a police officer, school teacher, and beauty shop owner, and his Welsh father, Clyde C. Jones (1926–1986), was a cowboy and oil field worker. The two were married and divorced twice. He has said that he is of part Cherokee descent.
Tommy Lee Jones net worth
Tommy Lee Jones is an American actor who has a net worth of $100 million.
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