Kenney Jones
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 16, 1948 in Stepney, London, England, UK
- Age
- 78
- Active Years
- 1974–1974 (1 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Kenney Jones works in acting. Born September 16, 1948 in Stepney, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
Career overview
Kenneth Thomas Jones, also known as Kenney Jones, is an English drummer born on September 16, 1948, in Stepney, London, England, UK. He is best known for his work in the music groups Small Faces, Faces, and the Who, placing him at the heart of three of the biggest bands to come out of the UK. Having previously been in a band with Ronnie Lane, Jones was a founding member of the English rock group Small Faces, which was active from 1965 to 1969 and part of the Mod trend of the 1960s. Their hits included All or Nothing, Sha-La-La-La-Lee, Itchycoo Park, and Tin Soldier. In 2007, Small Faces were honoured by Westminster Council with a commemorative plaque. Jones was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of Small Faces/Faces.
Alongside his notable career as a drummer, Jones has screen credits in the music department and as an actor. His acting credits include the film Tommy in 1975, McVicar in 1980, and No Room for Ravers. Jones also played with the band at Live Aid in 1985. His final appearance as a regular member of the Who occurred when the group received a lifetime achievement award at the 1988 British Phonographic Industry awards ceremony.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2026) as Self
- The Who: One Band's Explosive Story (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The Shadows At Sixty (2020) as Self
- Rod Stewart at the BBC (2014) as Self
- Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? (2013) as Himself
- Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007) as Self
- An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994) as Self - Drums
- The Who Rocks America 1982 (1983) as Himself
- The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982 (1982) as Self
- Concerts for the People of Kampuchea (1981) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- Rod Stewart & Faces : The Final Concert (1977) as Self - Performer
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self - The Who
- Rockpalast (1974)
- Faces: Live at Edmonton Sundown (1973) as Self
- THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979 as Himself
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What movies or TV shows is Kenney Jones best known for?
Kenney Jones is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2026), An Audience with... (1978), Cannabis (1970), Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975).
When and where was Kenney Jones born?
Kenney Jones was born on September 16, 1948 in Stepney, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Kenney Jones have?
Kenney Jones has 17 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated in 1974.
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Kenneth Thomas "Kenney" Jones (born 16 September 1948) is an English drummer best known for his work in the groups Small Faces, Faces, and the Who. Jones was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of Small Faces/Faces. Jones was born in Whitechapel, London, England. Having previously been in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self — aged about 28
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 25
- I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2026) as Self — aged about 77
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self - The Who — aged about 26
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self — aged about 29
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