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Freddie Jones - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 12, 1927 |
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| Died | July 09, 2019 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Freddie Jones's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Known for his roles in 'The Elephant Man,' 'Dune,' and as Sandy Thomas in 'Emmerdale.' |
Intro
Freddie Jones was a distinguished English character actor, best known for his work in film, television, and theatre. He had a career spanning over five decades, appearing in notable roles in entertainment such as 'The Elephant Man,' 'Dune,' and the UK soap opera 'Emmerdale.'
Early Life & Background
Freddie Jones was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Before pursuing acting, he worked as a laboratory assistant, and later attended the Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance to train in drama.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Starred as Bytes in 'The Elephant Man' (1980) directed by David Lynch.
- Played Thufir Hawat in David Lynch's 'Dune' (1984).
- Regular cast member on 'Emmerdale' as Sandy Thomas from 2005 to 2018.
- Worked extensively with director David Lynch.
- Had a prolific stage career, including performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Trivia
- He was the father of actor Toby Jones.
- Received the Clarence Derwent Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1962.
- Was known for his distinctive voice and versatile acting range.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Freddie Jones born?
Freddie Jones was born the 12 September 1927.
Where is Freddie Jones from?
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
On His Birth-Day
About September 12th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 12th, 1927 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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