Vincent Peter Jones, better known as Vinnie Jones, is an English actor, presenter and former professional football player.
Jones played as a professional defensive midfielder between 1984 and 1999, playing for clubs including Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers.
Jones is known for his tough, physical style of play and was hailed as one of the most attacking players in English football during his career.
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- Full name: Vincent Peter Jones
- Stage name: Vinnie Jones
- Date of Birth: January 5, 1965
- Age: 59
- Birthplace: Watford, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, host
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Glenda Harris Jones and Peter Jones
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Tanya Jones
- Children: Aaron Elliston Jones
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Vinnie Jones was born on January 5, 1965, in Watford, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Glenda Harris-Jones and Peter Jones. The media does not know if he has any siblings. Jones attended the Headmaster School. His ethnicity is British and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Vinnie Jones signed with the Premier League’s Wealdstone team as a semi-professional player in 1984, and began his professional career. When Wealdstone won the FA Cup final that year, Jones was not a member of the team. While playing football, Jones worked as a garbage hauler on a construction site.
In 1986, Jones was loaned to Swedish club IFK Holmsund for a season, helping the club win the third division Melestadnorland League title.
Jones made his film debut in 1998, playing a man named Big Chris in crime comedy Lock, Stock and Two Smoking BarrelsThis led to him being typecast as similar criminals and villains in subsequent films.
Some of Jones’ famous film roles include Bullet Tooth Tony exist snatch (2000), Sphinx exist Fast 60 seconds (2000), and Behemoth exist X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). He has also played football-related roles, e.g. Mean Machine (2001) and a Manchester United hooligan European Tour (2004).
In 2010, Jones participated in the reality show as a roommate Celebrity Big Brother 7Although he was initially the favorite to win, he ultimately finished third.
Awards and nominations
- Imperial Awards:
- Winner: Best Newcomer Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1999)
- Award: Best British Actor snatch (2001)
- Odeon Audience Award:
- Award: Best Actor Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
- The British Variety Club Sir James Carreras Award:
- Winner: Outstanding Newcomer Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
- New York Film Festival:
- Award: Best Supporting Actor Golden Eagle Night (2002)
- London Sci-Fi Film Festival:
- Winner: Best Newcomer Slipstream (2005)
- Lone Wolf International Film Festival:
- Nominated: Best Actor Extremely ugly (2021)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actor Bezoni (2021)
Social Media
- Instagram account: @thevinniejones
- Facebook account: Vinnie Jones
- Twitter account: @VinnieJones65
Personal life
Famous British actor and former professional football player Vinnie Jones had a colorful personal life. He was happily married to his wife Tanya Jones from June 25, 1994 until her death on July 6, 2019.
Their union is a testament to the enduring power of love and commitment. Before marrying Tanya, Vinnie Jones was with Mylene EllistonHe and his wife have one son, Aaron Elliston Jones.
Filmography
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
- snatch
- Mean Machine
- X-Men: The Last Stand
- Meat Train
- Gentlemen
net worth
Vinnie Jones is a famous English actor and former professional football player who has amassed a net worth of approximately $10 million through successful endeavors in the sports and entertainment industries.
