Richard T. Jones Biography
Richard Timothy Jones is an American actor who has been active in both film and television since the early 1990s. He has had various notable television roles, including appearances in shows such as “Ally McBeal”, “Judging Amy”, “CSI: Miami”, “Girlfriends”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Hawaii Five-0”, “Narcos”, and “Criminal Minds”. Since 2018, he has portrayed Police Sergeant Wade Grey on the ABC police drama “The Rookie.”
Richard T. Jones Age
T. Jones was born on January 16, 1972, in Richard Timothy Jones. Richard is therefore 53 years old as of 2024.
Richard T. Jones Height
T. Jones stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Richard T. Jones Family
Timothy Jones was born in Kobe, Japan, to American parents, and he spent his childhood in Carson, California. His mother, Lorene, worked as a computer analyst. At the same time, his father, Clarence Jones, was a professional baseball player playing for the Nankai Hawks in Osaka at the time of Richard’s birth. Richard has an older brother named Clarence Jones Jr., who later became a high school basketball coach. After Clarence Sr.’s retirement following the 1978 season, the family returned to North America. His parents divorced at a later point in time.
Richard T. Jones Wife
Jones has been happily married to his wife, Nancy Robinson, since 1996. The couple has been living together for many years, and they share three children: Aubrey, Elijah, and Sydney. They seem to take pride in their family life, and Jones appears content with his loving wife and children.
Richard T. Jones Net Worth
Jones has an estimated net worth of $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor.
Richard T. Jones Education
Jones attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, and later graduated from Tuskegee University.
Richard T. Jones Career
Jones has had a career in both film and television since the early 1990s. His first television appearance was in a 1993 episode of “California Dreams.” In the same year, he portrayed Ike Turner, Jr. in “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” One of his notable roles was starring as Bruce Calvin van Exel in the CBS legal drama series “Judging Amy” from 1999 to 2005.
Jones has been part of various high-profile television series over the years, including “Ally McBeal” (1997), “CSI: Miami” (2006), “Girlfriends” (2007), “Grey’s Anatomy” (2010), “Hawaii Five-0” (2011–2014), “Narcos” (2015), and “Criminal Minds” (2017). In the realm of film, he has portrayed Lamont Carr in the Disney film “Full Court Miracle” (2003), Laveinio “Slim” Hightower in Rick Famuyiwa’s coming-of-age film “The Wood” (1999), and Mike in Tyler Perry’s dramatic films “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007) and “Why Did I Get Married Too?” (2010).
He also played Captain Russell Hampton in the Hollywood blockbuster “Godzilla” (2014). From 2017 to 2018, Jones portrayed Detective Tommy Cavanaugh in the CBS drama series “Wisdom of the Crowd.” Since February 2018, he has taken on the role of Sergeant Wade Gray in the ABC police procedural drama series “The Rookie,” alongside Nathan Fillion.
Richard T. Jones The Rookie
In the American police procedural crime drama TV series “The Rookie,” Richard Timothy Jones played the character Wade Grey, a sergeant and the watch commander at the Mid-Wilshire Station. Grey harbors reservations about John Nolan, portrayed by Nathan Fillion, who opts for a career in law enforcement later in life. Grey suspects that Nolan’s decision may be tied to a midlife crisis and questions his suitability for police work. However, as the narrative unfolds, Grey starts to acknowledge Nolan’s potential and views him as a valuable asset to the police force. Throughout the series, he shares the screen with:
- Nathan Fillion
- Eric Winter
- Alyssa Diaz
- Melissa O’Neil
- Mekia Cox
- Shawn Ashmore
Richard T. Jones Judging Amy
Jones portrayed the character Bruce Calvin van Exel in the American legal drama TV series. Bruce serves as Amy’s court services officer and forms a close friendship with her. The series delves into their cross-racial friendship, highlighting the challenges and unique perspectives each character contributes to the relationship. Bruce is depicted as an opinionated individual with strongly held convictions, and Amy comes to highly value his advice.
Richard T. Jones Lockdown
In the 2000 drama film “Lockdown,” Richard portrayed the character Avery Montgomery. Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Avery has temporarily paused his college education to prioritize spending quality time with his girlfriend, Krista Wells, played by Melissa De Sousa, and actively participating in raising their young son. Avery’s life takes an unexpected turn as his passion for swimming becomes a central and transformative part of his story in the film.
Richard T. Jones The Wood
In the 1999 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film “The Wood,” Richard portrayed the character Laveinio “Slim” Hightower. Slim, along with Mike, plays a crucial role in assisting Roland to return to the ceremony to get married. In the flashback scenes, Mike encounters Roland and Slim, individuals whose influence has a lasting impact on him, becoming an integral part of Mike’s coming-of-age journey in the film.
Richard T. Jones, Why Did I Get Married?
In the 2007 American comedy-drama film “Why Did I Get Married,” Richard portrayed the character Mike, an entrepreneur. Mike is part of the third couple in the story, along with housewife Sheila, played by Jill Scott. The narrative takes an unexpected turn for Sheila when she encounters a challenging situation during air travel. Sheila is asked to return from the plane due to her weight, leading to the necessity of purchasing two seats. This turn of events creates a difficult and embarrassing moment for Sheila in the storyline.
Richard T. Jones Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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