Ron Cephas Jones

Ron Cephas Jones had a gravelly, unhurried presence that could hold a whole scene in stillness, and I suspect that came from his deep roots in the theater. His William Hill on This Is Us was a masterclass in warmth carrying real sorrow, and the back-to-back Emmy wins for guest acting felt entirely earned. What strikes me most is how much weight he could give to quiet moments. His passing in 2023 was a genuine loss; actors who can move you without raising their voice are rare, and he was one of the very best.

Name (English)

Ron Cephas Jones

Name (Japanese)

ロン・シーファス・ジョーンズ

Reading

ろん・しーふぁす・じょーんず

Born

January 8, 1957 – August 19, 2023

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Capricorn / Rooster

Origin

Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Occupation

actor / stage actor / television actor

High school

John F. Kennedy High School

University

Ramapo College

Awards & achievements

• 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron%20Cephas%20Jones
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16202598

Tags

• New Jersey
• actor
• stage actor
• television actor

Last updated

2026-06-19

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