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My Take
Henry Jones is exactly the sort of character actor I treasure: the indispensable supporting man who quietly elevates everyone around him. His 1958 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor confirms a craftsman's pedigree forged on stage, the discipline that let him move fluidly across theater, film, and television for decades. That he also worked as an audio engineer hints at a genuine technician's sensibility, an appreciation for how a scene is built. Born in New Jersey in 1912 and active until his death in 1999, he belonged to a generation whose textured, lived-in faces gave mid-century storytelling its depth. I hold men like him in real esteem.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Henry Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘンリー・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- へんりー・じょーんず
- Born
- August 1, 1912 – May 17, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / audio engineer / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1958 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Jones born?
August 1, 1912 – May 17, 1999.
Where is Henry Jones from?
Henry Jones is from New Jersey, United States.
What does Henry Jones do?
Henry Jones works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, audio engineer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.