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My Take
Orlando Jones is the kind of performer I find quietly impressive. An original MADtv cast member, he has the lightning-fast timing that sketch comedy demands, and he parlayed that into mainstream visibility as the 7 Up pitchman. But what really won me over was his turn as the African god Anansi on American Gods, a role that revealed genuine dramatic gravity beneath the comic surface. I always respect comedians who can pivot to menace and depth without losing their charisma. Add in his work as a producer and singer, and you have a versatile talent whose longevity in a brutal industry feels well earned.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Orlando Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- オーランド・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- おーらんど・じょーんず
- Born
- April 10, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Toulminville, Alabama, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / actor / film producer / television producer / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Mauldin High School
- University
- College of Charleston
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Orlando Jones born?
Born April 10, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Orlando Jones from?
Orlando Jones is from Toulminville, Alabama, United States.
What does Orlando Jones do?
Orlando Jones works as stand-up comedian, actor, film producer, television producer, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.