Christopher Jones - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 18, 1941 |
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| Died | January 31, 2014 (age 72) |
| Birthplace | Jackson, Tennessee, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Christopher Jones's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in 'Wild in the Streets' (1968) and 'Ryan's Daughter' (1970) |
Intro
Christopher Jones was an American actor best known for his roles in films during the 1960s and early 1970s, including 'Wild in the Streets' and 'Ryan's Daughter.' His career was marked by a sudden rise to fame, a turbulent personal life, and an early retirement from acting.
Early Life & Background
Christopher Jones was born William Frank Jones in Jackson, Tennessee. He faced a troubled upbringing, spending part of his youth in a children's home after his mother was institutionalized. He later moved to New York to study acting, attending the Actors Studio.
Career Highlights
- Starred in the cult classic film 'Wild in the Streets' (1968)
- Played the lead opposite Sarah Miles in David Lean's 'Ryan's Daughter' (1970)
- Appeared in the television series 'The Legend of Jesse James' (1965–1966) as the title character
Trivia
- Jones abruptly retired from acting in the early 1970s and largely withdrew from public life.
- His marriage to actress Susan Strasberg, daughter of acting coach Lee Strasberg, was high profile but short-lived.
- He was widely regarded as a potential Hollywood superstar before his sudden retreat from the industry.
FAQs
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Christopher Jones was born the 18 August 1941.
Jackson, Tennessee, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 18th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 18, 1941, as German forces advanced, the Soviet Red Army blew a 120x10 meter hole in the Dnieper Hydroelectric Station dam, causing a massive flood that swept from Zaporizhzhia to Nikopol, resulting in an estimated 20,000 to 100,000 deaths.
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1941 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks
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