Tommy Lee Jones: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: Tommy Lee Jones
Date of Birth: September 15, 1946
Place of Birth: San Saba, Texas, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter
Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Weight: Approx. 91 kg (200 lbs)
Education
High School: Robert E. Lee High School (Midland, Texas)
College: Harvard University (graduated cum laude with a degree in English in 1969)
Roommate of Al Gore, future Vice President of the United States
Family
Father: Clyde C. Jones (oil field worker)
Mother: Lucille Marie (school teacher and police officer)
Spouse(s):
Kate Lardner (m. 1971–1978)
Kimberlea Cloughley
(m. 1981–1996) – 2 children
Dawn Laurel-Jones
(m. 2001–present)
Children: 2 (including actor Austin Leonard Jones)
Career
Tommy Lee Jones started his career on Broadway and gained recognition in the 1970s. His breakout role came with The Executioner's Song (1982), earning him an Emmy Award. Known for his rugged persona, stern demeanor, and intense performances, he became a mainstay in both critically acclaimed films and major blockbusters.
Notable Films:
The Fugitive (1993) – won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Men in Black series (1997–2012) – as Agent K
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Lincoln (2012)
Batman Forever (1995)
US Marshals (1998)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
The Homesman (2014) – also directed
Directorial Work:
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) – won Best Actor and a directing prize at Cannes
Net Worth
As of 2024, Tommy Lee Jones's estimated net worth is approximately $100 million, largely from film salaries, directing, and endorsements.
Awards & Recognition
Academy Award –
Best Supporting Actor (The Fugitive, 1993)
Golden Globe Award –
Best Supporting Actor (The Fugitive)
Primetime Emmy Award – The Executioner's Song (1982)
Screen Actors Guild Award – Nominee for Lincoln and other roles
Cannes Film Festival Award – Best Actor for The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Summary
Tommy Lee Jones is one of Hollywood's most respected actors, known for his intense, commanding performances and strong directorial skills. With a career spanning over five decades, he remains a powerful force in both mainstream cinema and independent film, earning acclaim for his work in drama, action, and historical epics.
