Parnelli Jones
Acting Born Aug 12, 1933 Texarkana, Arkansas, USA 7 credits
Biography
Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).
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Full filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) as Parnelli Jones
- Telescope (1963) as Self
- Rapid Response (2019) as Self
- The Racing Scene (1969) as Self
- Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) as Self
- Deadline Auto Theft (1983)