Age, Biography and Wiki
Jeffrey Jones was born on September 28, 1946, in Buffalo, New York. His mother, Ruth Schooley Jones, was an art historian who encouraged his early interest in acting. Jones's father, Douglas Bennett Jones, passed away when Jeffrey was an infant. He began his career at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and later performed on Broadway and in London. Jones is best known for his iconic roles in "Amadeus," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," and "Beetlejuice," showcasing his ability to play unique characters with comedic flair.
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| Date of Birth | 28 September 1946 |
| Age | 78 Years |
| Birth Place | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Details about Jeffrey Jones's height, weight, and measurements are not widely available in public sources.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Information about Jeffrey Jones's current dating or relationship status is not publicly disclosed. He has a son, Julian, whose mother is the late Canadian voice coach Lloy Coutts.
Jones began acting in small parts in film and television in the 1970s. In his best-known roles as Emperor Joseph II in Amadeus, Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice, and Edward R. Rooney in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, his dead-pan expression and distinctive face bring a comic flavor to his characters through their reactions to the situations in which they find themselves, more so than the wit in their scripted lines. The New York Times' biographic profile reads: "Although he has tried to steer clear of playing only sinister roles, the actor's imposing height, bugged-out eyes, easy sneer, and shock of reddish-blond hair give him vaguely devilish features that have prompted villain typecasting. However, the actor is also widely respected and considered a boon wherever he appears." The profile describes his portrayals variously as a "hissable, cartoonish high school principal" in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, a "good-natured father" in Beetlejuice, "an interplanetary freedom fighter" in Mom and Dad Save the World, a "demon stand-in" in Stay Tuned, and "evil bespectacled twins" in Out on a Limb.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of recent estimates, Jeffrey Jones's net worth varies, with some sources suggesting it is around $2 million, while others report it as $1.5 million. These figures are influenced by his successful acting career and various real estate transactions, including the sale of his Hollywood Hills home in 2022 for $2.555 million.
Jones was arrested in 2002 for possession of child sexual abuse material and soliciting a 14-year-old boy to produce sexually explicit images between September 2000 to May 2001. Jones photographed the child, and paid him to pose nude on multiple occasions wearing a cowboy hat, with stuffed animals, and dressed as a Native American. Jones surrendered himself and was released on bond prior to arraignment. Jones pleaded not guilty to the possession charge and no contest to a charge of soliciting a minor. The victim initiated a separate civil action against Jones seeking damages and compensation. The misdemeanor charge of possession of child pornography was dropped following the no-contest plea. His attorney emphasized that there was no allegation of improper physical contact. His punishment was five years' probation, counseling, and the requirement to register as a sex offender. Jones is listed in sex offender registries in California and Florida.
Career, Business and Investments
Jeffrey Jones has built a distinguished career in film and television, with notable roles in "Deadwood" and numerous other projects. His early career was marked by performances at the Guthrie Theater and on Broadway. Despite facing legal issues in the early 2000s, Jones continued to work in the entertainment industry. Beyond acting, his business ventures include real estate investments, as evidenced by the sale of his home in the Hollywood Hills.
His career started in Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, and advanced to London and Broadway. In film and television, Jones has had many roles which capitalized on his deadpan portrayal of characters in unusual situations, often to comic effect. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in Amadeus and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast of Deadwood.
His stage career included more than 125 productions, starting with the Guthrie Theater, then internationally in South America, Canada, and London, and in New York Off-Broadway in Cloud 9 and Henry V, among other productions, as well as on Broadway in productions including Trelawny of the "Wells" and The Elephant Man. His transition from stage to film began in 1970.
Social Network
Jeffrey Jones does not have a significant presence on major social media platforms. His professional life is mostly documented through his film and television work.
Jones's performance as Edward R. Rooney in the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) made him a cultural icon. Rooney, self-important and obsessed with catching the chronic truant Ferris Bueller, became a symbol of pomposity and authoritarian hatefulness. The New York Times' review characterized Jones's performance as having "fine cartoon like ferocity", wherein his character "gets scratched, bitten, attacked by ferocious dogs and covered with mud while pursuing his weaker, but craftier prey, and emerges each time bruised but undaunted, thinking up some new (and futile) plan". The review likened Jones's role as akin to that of Wile E. Coyote as a character who is fated to be unable to catch The Road Runner (Ferris Bueller). Jones expressed concern about being remembered more for this role than for Amadeus. Regarding its premise, he said: "What's amazing about Ferris Bueller, is that we're asked to, and do, sympathize with a kid whose only complaint in life is that his sister got a car for her birthday and he got a computer."
Jones collaborated with Burton again on the films Ed Wood (1994), in which he portrays The Amazing Criswell, and Sleepy Hollow (1999). Shortly prior to the release of Sleepy Hollow, Jones said of Burton, "I've known Tim now for quite some time and really enjoy working with him. I like his sensibility, and he's great fun."
One interviewer in 1989 found Jones to value anonymity and the enjoyment of everyday tasks, like home repairs, and found him to be uninterested in status symbols and fan adulation. Jones pointed out that greater public recognition makes it more difficult to transition between roles and allow the character to come to the fore and the actor to recede from view.
Education
Details about Jeffrey Jones's formal education are not extensively documented, but his early career in theater suggests a strong background in performing arts. His mother's influence and his early start in acting likely contributed to his professional development.
After graduating from The Putney School in 1964, Jones enrolled in Lawrence University as a premed student, where his performances in university productions brought him to the attention of Tyrone Guthrie, who recruited him for the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
