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Public records list Henry Jones as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Henry Jones was born in New Jersey, United States on August 1, 1912. Death is recorded on May 17, 1999, at the age of 86. Awards on record include Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (1958).
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.
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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
- Origin
- New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / audio engineer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1958 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Jones born?
Born August 1, 1912.
When did Henry Jones die?
Died May 17, 1999, aged 86.
Where was Henry Jones from?
Henry Jones was from New Jersey, United States.
What did Henry Jones do?
Henry Jones worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, audio engineer, actor.
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