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 Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948 in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica to Marjorie Jones (n��e Williams) and Reverend Robert W. Jones. When she was 12 she moved to Syracuse, New York, joining her family who had already moved there. She studied acting at Syracuse University and appeared in her first musical; halfway through college, she was approached by a drama professor who proposed that she work with him in a play he was putting on in Philadelphia, she accepted.Jones later moved to New York City and signed on as a model with Wilhelmina Models, but when her looks weren't successfully received, she moved to Paris, France, where her androgynous, bold, dark-skinned appearance was so highly visible, she began to model for Yves Saint-Laurent, Claude Montana, Kenzo Takada, Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, Hans Feurer, and Azzedine Ala?a, and she appeared on the covers of "Elle", "Vogue", and "Der Stern."Disillusioned with modeling, and since she always wanted to be an actress, she began her movie career playing small parts, her first being in the blaxploitation flick Gordon's War (1973) followed by an uncomfortable cameo in the unwatchable French sex comedy Let's Make a Dirty Movie (1976). It wasn't until the the '80s that Jones' on-screen career really soared, when she appeared in three supporting roles: Zula, the amazonian warrior in the American sword and sorcery/adventure film Conan the Destroyer (1984); May Day, the secondary antagonist in the 14th James Bond film A View to a Kill (1985); and Katrina, a bloodthirsty Egyptian vampire queen in the comedy horror Vamp (1986). Leaving audiences with only the resonance of unique and tantalizing movie performances, Jones hasn't acted in a feature film since the '90s.In recent years, Jones's primary focus is sharing the vulnerability behind her larger-than-life persona. Jones and director Sophie Fiennes released the documentary Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017). According to Fiennes, the documentary is not a retelling of what can easily be found in books and magazines, but an intimate portrait of Jones in recent years as she returns to Jamaica, the country of her birth and childhood, for a family reunion.
Bio:
Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948 in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica to Marjorie Jones (n��e Williams) and Reverend Robert W. Jones. When she was 12 she moved to Syracuse, New York, joining her family who had already moved there. She studied acting at Syracuse University and appeared in her first musical; halfway through college, she was approached by a drama professor who proposed that she work with him in a play he was putting on in Philadelphia, she accepted.Jones later moved to New York City and signed on as a model with Wilhelmina Models, but when her looks weren't successfully received, she moved to Paris, France, where her androgynous, bold, dark-skinned appearance was so highly visible, she began to model for Yves Saint-Laurent, Claude Montana, Kenzo Takada, Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, Hans Feurer, and Azzedine Ala?a, and she appeared on the covers of "Elle", "Vogue", and "Der Stern."Disillusioned with modeling, and since she always wanted to be an actress, she began her movie career playing small parts, her first being in the blaxploitation flick Gordon's War (1973) followed by an uncomfortable cameo in the unwatchable French sex comedy Let's Make a Dirty Movie (1976). It wasn't until the the '80s that Jones' on-screen career really soared, when she appeared in three supporting roles: Zula, the amazonian warrior in the American sword and sorcery/adventure film Conan the Destroyer (1984); May Day, the secondary antagonist in the 14th James Bond film A View to a Kill (1985); and Katrina, a bloodthirsty Egyptian vampire queen in the comedy horror Vamp (1986). Leaving audiences with only the resonance of unique and tantalizing movie performances, Jones hasn't acted in a feature film since the '90s.In recent years, Jones's primary focus is sharing the vulnerability behind her larger-than-life persona. Jones and director Sophie Fiennes released the documentary Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017). According to Fiennes, the documentary is not a retelling of what can easily be found in books and magazines, but an intimate portrait of Jones in recent years as she returns to Jamaica, the country of her birth and childhood, for a family reunion.
Tivia:
Speaks English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian and German.Shocked audience members in 1998 when she exposed her breasts during a Disney World performance. She was banned from the park.Lived with Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren for four years, who appeared with her in the Bond film A View to a Kill (1985), though contrary to popular rumor they were never engaged. He was also once her bodyguard.While modeling in Paris, she was roommates with fellow models Jerry Hall and Jessica Lange. They have remained lifelong friends.Turned down the role of Zhora in Blade Runner (1982), a decision she later regretted.Attended the 1986 wedding of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver on Cape Cod with Andy Warhol.Her androgynous and statuesque style made her extremely successful in New York City's underground and nightlife scenes and her sexually evocative stage shows and songs like "I Need A Man" earned her the title "The Queen of Gay Discos" because of her large following of gay men.Was to appear in the upcoming 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die (2021) but quit the role just minutes after arriving on set when she discovered how minimal her screen time was.From a relationship with Jean-Paul Goude she has a son, Paulo (b. 12 November 1979), and a paternal granddaughter.Says in her autobiography that Tony Scott wanted her badly for the small role of Cory in The Last Boy Scout (1991), but the producers opposed to it and cast Halle Berry instead.Did 90% of her own stunts in Conan the Destroyer (1984).She was given the casting couch treatment by one of the producers of her debut film, the blaxploitation film Gordon's War (1973). She refused his advances and he later apologized and she was cast in the film.She famously attacked British interviewer Russell Harty when he turned away from her to speak to the other guests on his programme.Became friends with Sarah Douglas during the filming of Conan the Destroyer (1984). In fact, Jones bought Douglas a motorcycle for her 34th birthday.In her autobiography, states she was never married to music producer Christopher "Chris" Stanley (who produced her 1989 album "Bulletproof Heart"), although they were in a relationship for a few years, between 1989 and 1991. She has only married once on 24 February 1996, to Atila Altaunbay, a Turkish Muslim, born in 1976, when he was only 20 years old, making him 28 years younger than her, and although they separated after a few years in 2004, they are still legally married."Bishop Robert W. Jones Way", a street in Syracuse, New York is named after her father, for his community outreach with the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Her mother was his wife Marjorie Williams. They already had two children when she was born and had four more children after she was born.During the '70s, often attended legendary New York disco Studio 54.Arnold Schwarzenegger supposedly complained Grace was 'too tough' during filming of Conan the Destroyer (1984).Friends with fellow former Bond girl Ursula Andress.Was the original choice to sing "The Best Is Yet to Come" for the film 9? Weeks (1986), but disagreements with producer Narada Michael Walden during the recording sessions led to her walk out of the studio. The song was sung in the film by Canadian singer Luba.Ranked #82 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock 'n Roll.Signed to Island Records and released her debut album 'Portfolio'. (1977)Ranked #19 in Channel 5's "World's greatest supermodel".Sister of Noel Jones, subject of Sophie Fiennes' 2002 documentary, Hoover Street Revival (2002).Honored with Q's Idol Award. (2008)Recorded original songs for Colt 38 Special Squad (1976), Boomerang (1992), Toys (1992), Freddie as F.R.O.7. (1992) and Wolf Girl (2001).Her first single La VieEnrose Rose went gold in France and Italy,.Within 3 months of arriving in Paris she was one of France's top models.Only person to be in a James bond movie and a Conan movie.Brother of Chris Jones.Aunt of Noel Jones, III, Tifani Jones, and Eric Jones.Has one granddaughter. |
| Name: |
Grace Jones |
Type: |
Music Artist,Actress,Composer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Music Artist,Actress,Composer |
| Products for sale: |
Music Artist,Actress,Composer |
| Model rank: |
1807 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:45:09 |
| Height: |
5' 8' (1.73 m) |
| Biography: |
Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948 in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica to Marjorie Jones (n��e Williams) and Reverend Robert W. Jones. When she was 12 she moved to Syracuse, New York, joining her family who had already moved there. She studied |
| Trivia: |
Speaks English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian and German.Shocked audience members in 1998 when she exposed her breasts during a Disney World performance. She was banned from the park.Lived with Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren for four years, who appeared with her in the Bond film A View to a Kill (1985), though contrary to popular rumor they were never engaged. He was also once her bodyguard.While modeling in Paris, she was roommates with fellow models Jerry Hall and Jessica Lange. They have remained lifelong friends.Turned down the role of Zhora in Blade Runner (1982), a decision she later regretted.Attended the 1986 wedding of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver on Cape Cod with Andy Warhol.Her androgynous and statuesque style made her extremely successful in New York City's underground and nightlife scenes and her sexually evocative stage shows and songs like "I Need A Man" earned her the title "The Queen of Gay Discos" because of her large following of gay men.Was to appear in the upcoming 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die (2021) but quit the role just minutes after arriving on set when she discovered how minimal her screen time was.From a relationship with Jean-Paul Goude she has a son, Paulo (b. 12 November 1979), and a paternal granddaughter.Says in her autobiography that Tony Scott wanted her badly for the small role of Cory in The Last Boy Scout (1991), but the producers opposed to it and cast Halle Berry instead.Did 90% of her own stunts in Conan the Destroyer (1984).She was given the casting couch treatment by one of the producers of her debut film, the blaxploitation film Gordon's War (1973). She refused his advances and he later apologized and she was cast in the film.She famously attacked British interviewer Russell Harty when he turned away from her to speak to the other guests on his programme.Became friends with Sarah Douglas during the filming of Conan the Destroyer (1984). In fact, Jones bought Douglas a motorcycle for her 34th birthday.In her autobiography, states she was never married to music producer Christopher "Chris" Stanley (who produced her 1989 album "Bulletproof Heart"), although they were in a relationship for a few years, between 1989 and 1991. She has only married once on 24 February 1996, to Atila Altaunbay, a Turkish Muslim, born in 1976, when he was only 20 years old, making him 28 years younger than her, and although they separated after a few years in 2004, they are still legally married."Bishop Robert W. Jones Way", a street in Syracuse, New York is named after her father, for his community outreach with the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Her mother was his wife Marjorie Williams. They already had two children when she was born and had four more children after she was born.During the '70s, often attended legendary New York disco Studio 54.Arnold Schwarzenegger supposedly complained Grace was 'too tough' during filming of Conan the Destroyer (1984).Friends with fellow former Bond girl Ursula Andress.Was the original choice to sing "The Best Is Yet to Come" for the film 9? Weeks (1986), but disagreements with producer Narada Michael Walden during the recording sessions led to her walk out of the studio. The song was sung in the film by Canadian singer Luba.Ranked #82 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock 'n Roll.Signed to Island Records and released her debut album 'Portfolio'. (1977)Ranked #19 in Channel 5's "World's greatest supermodel".Sister of Noel Jones, subject of Sophie Fiennes' 2002 documentary, Hoover Street Revival (2002).Honored with Q's Idol Award. (2008)Recorded original songs for Colt 38 Special Squad (1976), Boomerang (1992), Toys (1992), Freddie as F.R.O.7. (1992) and Wolf Girl (2001).Her first single La VieEnrose Rose went gold in France and Italy,.Within 3 months of arriving in Paris she was one of France's top models.Only person to be in a James bond movie and a Conan movie.Brother of Chris Jones.Aunt of Noel Jones, III, Tifani Jones, and Eric Jones.Has one granddaughter. |
| Trademarks: |
Her slender physique.
Bold intense facial structure.
Deep, authorative vocals |
| Quotes: |
[on drug use] Use, don't abuse.
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[on her gay following] The fact that I get in there and perform during this political time, and have a great time doing it helps. Gays are my best audience.
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[on her film career, or lack thereof] After the doing the first big film (Conan the Destroyer (1984)), I realized there was so much time, so much empty space -- always, you know... waiting to be called. Thank God, I've got the music because in all that space, I was writing music.
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[on how she became to be a singer] I never thought I was going to be a singer. That was an accident.
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[on her stage persona] When I perform on stage I become those male bullies, those dominators from my childhood. That's probably why it's so scary, because they scared me. |
| Job title: |
Music Artist,Actress,Composer |
| Others works: |
(1993) Single: "Sex Drive"
Video Game: "Hell" by Take2 software
CD: Grace Jones: Private Life - The Compass Point Sessions. (recordings from 1980-1982)
(1985) Album: "Island Life"
(2002) Album: "Island Life 2"
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| Spouse: |
Atila Altaunbay (February 24, 1996 - 2004) (divorced)Chris Stanley (1989 - 1991) (divorced) |
| Children: |
Paulo Jones |
| Parents: |
Marjorie Jones
Robert W. Jones |
| Relatives: |
Noel Jones (Sibling) |
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