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Jeffrey Jones‌

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1946-09-28

Popularity

star11.8

Jeffrey Jones

Buffalo, New York, USA

Jeffrey Jones

Buffalo, New York, USA

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1946-09-28

Popularity

star11.8

Biography

Jeffrey Duncan Jones (born September 28, 1946, 6 feet 4 inches [1.94 m]) is an American character actor, best known for his roles as Emperor Joseph II in Amadeus (1984), Edward R. Rooney in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice (1988), Dr. Skip Tyler in The Hunt for Red October (1990), Eddie Barzoon in The Devil's Advocate (1997), and A. W. Merrick in both Deadwood (2004–2006) and Deadwood: The Movie (2019). Jones was born in Buffalo, New York, and studied acting at the Putney School, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and Lawrence University. He began his acting career in small parts in film and television in the 1970s. In his best-known roles as Emperor Joseph II in Amadeus, Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice, and Edward R. Rooney in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, his dead-pan expression and distinctive face bring a comic flavor to his characters through their reactions to the situations in which they find themselves, more so than the wit in their scripted lines. Jones has also had a successful career on stage, appearing in productions of The Crucible, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Glass Menagerie. He has been nominated for two Tony Awards, for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in The Crucible (1988) and Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Secret Garden (1991). In 2002, Jones was arrested on charges of child pornography. He pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography and was sentenced to two years of probation. He has not appeared in any major film or television roles since his arrest. Despite his personal troubles, Jones is still considered to be one of the most talented character actors of his generation

Movie Credits

Amadeus

Amadeus‌
star8.0
calendar 1984

Ed Wood

Ed Wood‌
star7.5
calendar 1994

Ravenous

Ravenous‌
star6.8
calendar 1999

The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October‌
star7.4
calendar 1990

The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate‌
star7.5
calendar 1997

Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck‌
star5.4
calendar 1986

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow‌
star7.2
calendar 1999

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice‌
star7.4
calendar 1988

Heartbreakers

Heartbreakers‌
star6.1
calendar 2001

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned‌
star6.1
calendar 1992

Who's Harry Crumb?

Who's Harry Crumb?‌
star5.9
calendar 1989

How High

How High‌
star6.3
calendar 2001

Transylvania 6-5000

Transylvania 6-5000‌
star5.3
calendar 1985

Without a Clue

Without a Clue‌
star6.6
calendar 1988

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off‌
star7.6
calendar 1986

Mom and Dad Save the World

Mom and Dad Save the World‌
star4.9
calendar 1992

Flypaper

Flypaper‌
star4.3
calendar 1999

Company Man

Company Man‌
star5.1
calendar 2000

Valmont

Valmont‌
star6.7
calendar 1989

Houseguest

Houseguest‌
star5.5
calendar 1995

The Pest

The Pest‌
star4.6
calendar 1997

Easy Money

Easy Money‌
star6.0
calendar 1983

The Hanoi Hilton

The Hanoi Hilton‌
star5.8
calendar 1987

The Avenging Angel

The Avenging Angel‌
star5.2
calendar 1995

Out on a Limb

Out on a Limb‌
star5.5
calendar 1992

Heaven & Earth

Heaven & Earth‌
star6.7
calendar 1993

Par 6

Par 6‌
star0.0
calendar 2002

Enid Is Sleeping

Enid Is Sleeping‌
star4.8
calendar 1990

The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues

The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues‌
star5.9
calendar 1987

There's No Fish Food in Heaven

There's No Fish Food in Heaven‌
star5.0
calendar 1998

Stuart Little

Stuart Little‌
star6.1
calendar 1999

Who's Your Caddy?

Who's Your Caddy?‌
star3.6
calendar 2007

George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation

George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation‌
star0.0
calendar 1986

10.0 Earthquake

10.0 Earthquake‌
star4.9
calendar 2014

The Crucible

The Crucible‌
star6.6
calendar 1996

Dr. Dolittle 2

Dr. Dolittle 2‌
star5.3
calendar 2001

The Revolutionary

The Revolutionary‌
star4.8
calendar 1970

The Soldier

The Soldier‌
star5.4
calendar 1982

Secret Service

Secret Service‌
star0.0
calendar 1977

The Making of 'Amadeus'

The Making of 'Amadeus'‌
star7.4
calendar 2002

Deadwood: The Movie

Deadwood: The Movie‌
star6.7
calendar 2019

Inside Story: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Inside Story: Ferris Bueller's Day Off‌
star6.7
calendar 2011

Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend

Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend‌
star7.0
calendar 2000

Atalanta Strategy

Atalanta Strategy‌
star0.0
calendar 1984

Who Is Ferris Bueller?

Who Is Ferris Bueller?‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

Santa Fe

Santa Fe‌
star3.0
calendar 1997

DTV Monster Hits

DTV Monster Hits‌
star6.7
calendar 1987

Till Dad Do Us Part

Till Dad Do Us Part‌
star5.6
calendar 2001

Tv Credits

Deadwood

Deadwood‌
star8.1
calendar 2004

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone‌
star7.7
calendar 1985

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt‌
star8.0
calendar 1989

Kojak

Kojak‌
star6.9
calendar 1973

The Zeta Project

The Zeta Project‌
star7.1
calendar 2001

Trailer Park Boys

Trailer Park Boys‌
star7.7
calendar 2001

The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits‌
star7.7
calendar 1995

Deadwood

Deadwood‌
star8.1
calendar 2004

Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series‌
star8.5
calendar 1992

Justice League

Justice League‌
star8.1
calendar 2001

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories‌
star7.5
calendar 1985

If Tomorrow Comes

If Tomorrow Comes‌
star7.2
calendar 1986

Stuart Little: The Animated Series

Stuart Little: The Animated Series‌
star5.0
calendar 2003

Invader ZIM

Invader ZIM‌
star8.4
calendar 2001

Fresno

Fresno‌
star6.4
calendar 1986

George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation

George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation‌
star0.0
calendar 1986

Great Performances

Great Performances‌
star4.9
calendar 1971