Russell G. Jones is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry and beyond. As an actor, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including an Audelco, Obie, and SAG Award, for his work on stage and screen.
Throughout his career, Jones has demonstrated his versatility by taking on various roles, including director, producer, youth development expert, teacher, moderator, facilitator, and equity consultant. His dedication to his craft has earned him over 50 credits on IMDB, with notable film appearances in Queen of Glory, Motherless Brooklyn, Side Effects, and Robert Patton Spruill's Squeeze.
On television, Jones has had recurring roles on popular shows such as CBS' Tommy, Hulu's Only Murders In The Building, and Netflix's Godless. In 2023, he will be recurring in Steven Soderbergh's Full Circle on HBO.
As a stage actor, Jones has been a fixture on New York City stages since the mid-90s. He has originated roles in several notable productions, including Lynn Nottage's "Ruined", Suzan-Lori Parks' "Father Comes Home From The Wars Parts 1, 2 & 3", Fernanda Coppel's "King Liz", and two plays by Stephen Adly Guirgis, "Our Lady of 121st Street" and "In Arabia We'd All Be Kings".
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Jones is also the founder of Blnd Spot, a campaign that aims to facilitate critical cross-cultural dialogue and provide context and tools for perceiving racial inequity. His dedication to social justice and his passion for the arts have made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry and beyond.
