Grace Jones
Biography
Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948, in Spanish Town, Jamaica. Her parents were Marjorie and Robert W. Jones, a politician and Apostolic clergyman. In 1965, her parents relocated Grace and her brother Chris to Syracuse, New York. Before becoming a successful model in New York City and Paris, Jones studied theatre at Onondaga Community College. She is recognized in the acting field with sixty-five known credits listed on The Movie Database. Also known as Grace Beverly Jones and The Queen of Gay Discos, she identifies as female.
Career overview
Grace Jones was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, as the daughter of Marjorie and Robert W. Jones, a politician and Apostolic clergyman. In 1965, her parents relocated Grace and her brother Chris to Syracuse, New York. Before establishing a successful modeling career in New York City and Paris, Jones studied theatre at Onondaga Community College.
As a professional in the entertainment industry, Grace Jones has accumulated sixty-five known credits in acting. Her work spans across both movies and television shows. Over the course of her career, she has also become known by other names, including Grace Beverly Jones and The Queen of Gay Discos.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- TV Story Superstar (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020) as Self
- Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex Fashion & Disco (2018) as Self
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017) as Self
- Gutterdämmerung (2016) as Death / The Devil
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) Songs
- I Am Divine (2014) as Self (archive)
- Cachitos de hierro y cromo (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 (2012) as Self - Performer
- Les Enfants de la Pop 80's (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- Grace Jones - AVO Session Basel 2009 (2009) as Self
- Trevor Horn and Friends - Slaves to the Rhythm (2009) as Self
- Chelsea on the Rocks (2008) as Bev
- Falco: Damn It, We're Still Alive! (2008) as Kellnerin
- No Place Like Home (2006) as Self - Dancer
- Shaka Zulu: The Citadel (2005) as The Queen
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Wolf Girl (2001) as Christoph/Christine
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- BeastMaster (1999) as Nokinja
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Palmer's Pick-Up (1999) as Ms. Remo
- Palmer's Pick-Up (1999) as Female Remo
- So Graham Norton (1998) as Self - Guest
- McCinsey's Island (1998) as Alanso Richter
- Vem Var Dracula (1996) as Self
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
- Cyber Bandits (1995) as Masako Yokohama
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Presenter
- Boomerang (1992) as Strangé
- The King of Ads (1991) as Self (segment "Citroen CX2 commercial")
- The Word (1990)
- Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990) as Self
- Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988) as Self
- A Reggae Session (1988) as Self
- The Dame Edna Experience (1987) as Self
- Straight to Hell (1987) as Sonya
- Siesta (1987) as Conchita
- Vamp (1986) as Katrina
- A View to a Kill (1985) as May Day
- Mode in France (1985) as Self
- Miami Vice (1984) Songs
- Conan the Destroyer (1984) as Zula
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Grace Jones: A One Man Show (1982) as Self
- One in Five (1982) as Self - "The Apple Stretching" Musical Performer
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Deadly Vengeance (1981) as Slick's girlfriend
- Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts (1979) as Self
- Stryx (1978)
- Domenica In (1976) as Self
- Let's Make a Dirty Movie (1976) as Cuidy
- Colt 38 Special Squad (1976) as Self (uncredited)
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Gordon's War (1973) as Mary
- Musikladen (1972) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Grace Jones best known for?
Grace Jones is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014), The Jonathan Ross Show (2011), Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch (2003), V Graham Norton (2002).
When and where was Grace Jones born?
Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948 in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
How many credits does Grace Jones have?
Grace Jones has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2023.
What is Grace Jones's background in cinema and television?
Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948, in Spanish Town, Jamaica. Her parents were Marjorie and Robert W. Jones, a politician and Apostolic clergyman. In 1965, her parents relocated Grace and her brother Chris to Syracuse, New York. Before becoming a successful model in New York City and Paris, Jones studied theatre at O...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Presenter — aged about 46
- Musikladen (1972) as Self — aged about 24
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 14
- So Graham Norton (1998) as Self - Guest — aged about 50
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self — aged about 47
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 34
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