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My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- John F. Kennedy High School
- University
- Ramapo College
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron%20Cephas%20Jones
Frequently asked questions
When was Ron Cephas Jones born?
January 8, 1957 – August 19, 2023.
Where is Ron Cephas Jones from?
Ron Cephas Jones is from Paterson, New Jersey, United States.
What does Ron Cephas Jones do?
Ron Cephas Jones works as actor, stage actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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.