Harry Jones

Harry Jones

Personal Details

Biography

Noted British character actor Harry Jones has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, bringing to life a diverse range of memorable roles in a multitude of critically acclaimed films.

His breakout performance came in 1981, when he starred alongside Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith in the iconic fantasy adventure Clash of the Titans, a film that has since become a beloved classic.

Throughout the 1980s, Jones continued to hone his craft, delivering standout performances in a variety of genres. One of his most notable roles during this period was that of the duplicitous and cunning Marquise de Merteuil in the 1988 period drama Dangerous Liaisons, a film that earned widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards.

In the 1990s, Jones expanded his range, taking on a more lighthearted and family-friendly role in the 1996 musical comedy Muppet Treasure Island, in which he played the iconic character of Captain Abraham Smollett.

Throughout his illustrious career, Harry Jones has consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and genres, earning him a reputation as one of the most versatile and talented character actors of his generation.

Career

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2000
Quills
Quills as Orvolle
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1999
Peak Practice
Peak Practice as Jack Smethurst
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1996
Loch Ness
Loch Ness as Wee Wullie
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Highlander
Highlander as Andrew
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1994
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Scotch Doogie
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1993
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By as Taxi Driver
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1990
Silent Scream
Silent Scream as Frank Winters
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1988
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1983
Salad Days
Salad Days as Troppo
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1981
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1980
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1979
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1975
The Sweeney
The Sweeney as Hooter
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1971