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Grace Jones

Acting

Born May 19, 1948 · Spanish Town, Jamaica

Also known as Grace Beverly Jones · The Queen of Gay Discos · Грейс Беверли Джонс

Biography

​Grace Jones was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the daughter of Marjorie and Robert W. Jones, who was a politician and Apostolic clergyman. Her parents took Grace and her brother Chris and relocated to Syracuse, New York, in 1965. Before becoming a successful model in New York City and Paris, Jones studied theatre at Onondaga Community College.

Awards & recognition

  • Order of Jamaica
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Supporting Actress · 1988 · nominated
  • MTV Video Music AwardBest Female Video · 1986 · nominated

Filmography20 titles