Jedda Jones
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 8, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Active Years
- 1989–2011 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Jedda Jones is an American actress and comedian born on August 8, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Audrey Lieteau and Louis J. White. Jones attended Xavier University Preparatory School, graduating in 1970, and later earned a bachelor of arts degree from Tulane University in 1974. Following her graduation, she worked at Bell South in New Orleans, where she served as a manager for ten years before moving to New York in 1985 to pursue standup comedy. As a writer, she composed speeches and monologues for Marsha Warfield. Her acting credits include roles in the films Indecent Proposal, Bulworth, Ray, and The Final Destination. She is also known by the names Miss Dupree and Ms. Dupree.
Career overview
Jedda Jones is an American comedian and actress born on August 8, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Audrey Lieteau and Louis J. White. After graduating from Xavier University Preparatory School in 1970, she earned a bachelor of arts degree from Tulane University in 1974. Following her graduation, she began a career at Bell South in New Orleans, where she served as a manager for ten years. In 1985, she relocated to New York to pursue standup comedy and worked as a writer, including writing speeches and monologues for Marsha Warfield.
Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, Jones has been credited for her work as an actress and writer. Her filmography includes appearances in several notable motion pictures, such as Indecent Proposal, released in 1993, Bulworth, released in 1998, Ray, released in 2004, and The Final Destination. She is also known by the names Miss Dupree, Ms. Dupree, and Jedda Ms. Dup. As of recent records, she has 15 known acting credits.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- National Lampoon's Snatched (2011) as Jedda
- The Final Destination (2009) as Nurse
- Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) as Civilian Aide
- Jeremy's Family Reunion (2005) as Grandma Pearl
- Jeremy's Family Reunion (2005) Writer
- Treasure n tha Hood (2005) as Ms. Minnie
- Ray (2004) as Mercedes
- Bulworth (1998) as Woman in Church #2
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Charlotte
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Marjorie
- Cosmic Slop (1994) as Woman in Audience (segment 'Space Traders')
- Indecent Proposal (1993) as Craps Woman
- CB4 (1993) as Waitress
- Shattered (1991) as Sadie
- Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991) as Rubie Lin
- New Attitude (1990) as Celina
- Coach (1989) as Susie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jedda Jones best known for?
Jedda Jones is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including National Lampoon's Snatched (2011), The Final Destination (2009), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009), Ray (2004).
When and where was Jedda Jones born?
Jedda Jones was born on August 8, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Jedda Jones have?
Jedda Jones has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2011.
What is Jedda Jones's background in cinema and television?
Jedda Jones is an American actress and comedian born on August 8, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Audrey Lieteau and Louis J. White. Jones attended Xavier University Preparatory School, graduating in 1970, and later earned a bachelor of arts degree from Tulane University in 1974. Following her g...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Ray (2004) as Mercedes — aged about 51
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Charlotte — aged about 41
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Marjorie — aged about 41
- Coach (1989) as Susie — aged about 36
- Indecent Proposal (1993) as Craps Woman — aged about 40
- Bulworth (1998) as Woman in Church #2 — aged about 45
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