Vinnie Jones Biography
Vincent Peter Jones, popularly known as Vinnie Jones, is an accomplished English-Welsh actor and former professional footballer who was born and brought up in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
He played as a midfielder between 1984 and 1999 for such clubs as Leeds United, Wimbledon, Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, and the Wales national football team.
Before his retirement, Jones qualified to play for the Welsh national football team through one of his grandparents were Welsh. While with the team, he rose to the rank of captain. In 1988, he won the FA Cup Final with Wimbledon as a member of the “Crazy Gang”. His image on the field was that of a “hard man” due to his aggressive style of playing.
10 Quick Facts About Vinnie Jones
- Name: Vinnie Jones
- Age: 56 years old as of 2021
- Birthday: 5 January
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Height: Average
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, Former professional footballer
- Marital Status: Widower
- Salary: Under review
- Net worth: $10 million
Vinnie Jones Age
Jones is 56 years old as of 2021, he was born Vincent Peter Jones on January 5, 1965, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. He celebrates his birthday on January 5, every year, and his birth sign is Capricorn.
Vinnie Jones Height
Jones stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (187 cm). However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Vinnie Jones Weight
Jones Weighs 95 kilograms (2019 Ibs). Known for his aggressive soccer and acting skills, Jones has green eyes and his hair color is black.
Vinnie Jones Education
Jones is a highly educated and qualified person. He attended Bedmond Junior School near Watford. After leaving school and rising to fame, he would always visit Dollis Junior School due to his close relationship with the now-deceased headteacher Derek Heasman, formerly of Bedmond Junior School (who received an OBE for services to education). After his family relocated to Hertfordshire he then later attended Langleybury School. He captained the Hertfordshire Schools football team as a teenager.
Vinnie Jones Family
Vinnie Jones Parents and Siblings
Jones was born on January 5, 1965, in Watford, Hertfordshire, the son of Glenda Harris (mother) and gamekeeper Peter Jones (father). Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Vinnie Jones Wife
Jones was happily married to Tanya Jones who died of Cancer. The couple shared one son together, Aaron, who joined the Army in 2008 and Tanya also had a daughter called Kaley from a previous marriage. Of his wife’s final days, Jones recalled: “In that last week of her life when the doctors said there were no more treatments, I never told her she was dying.
We never spoke of that, I didn’t want her to know. In the hospital, I slept there every night and Kaley would come every morning.” Jones then revealed he was by her side when she died, surrounded by her loved ones. “We knew it was the end, we were cuddling her,” he said. “I kissed her a lot and told her I loved her. I kept saying, ‘I love you, I love you.”
Vinnie Jones Wife Dead of Cancer
Tanya had a much earlier heart transplant but in 2013 she was diagnosed with (skin) cancer which then by 2018 spread to her brain. Jones was at her bedside when she died of cancer on July 6, 2019.
Remembering her death on ITV’s Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, broadcast on September 5, 2020, he pleaded with the attending nurse to ease Tanya’s acute pain in her last minutes with additional morphine. He told Morgan that he would never ever marry again as she was his one-time wife.
Vinnie Jones Daughter and Son
Jones is a father of two, a son by the name of Aaron Elliston Jones and his wife’s daughter, Kaley Jay Terry. Aaron Elliston Jones, joined the British Army, completed his training in August 2008, and serves in the Life Guards.
Vinnie Jones Net Worth
Jones has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor and former professional footballer. Through his various sources of income, Jones has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Vinnie Jones Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jones.
Vinnie Jones Wiki
- Full Names: Vincent Peter Jones.
- Popular As: Vinnie Jones.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Actor.
- Nationality: American.
- Race / Ethnicity: White.
- Religion: Christian.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Vinnie Jones Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 56 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn.
- Date of Birth: January 5, 1965.
- Place of Birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
- Birthday: January 5th.
Vinnie Jones Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Pending Update.
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (187 cm).
- Weight: 95 kilograms (2019 Ibs).
- Eye Color: Green.
- Hair Color: Black.
- Shoe Size: Pending Update.
Vinnie Jones Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Peter Jones.
- Mother: Glenda Harris.
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
- Marital Status: Widower.
- Wife/Spouse: Tanya Jones (Deceased).
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not applicable.
- Children: a son by the name Aaron Elliston Jones and his daughter, Kaley Jay Terry.
Vinnie Jones Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 million dollars as of 2021.
- Salary: Pending Update.
- Source of Income: Career as an actor.
Vinnie Jones House and Cars
- Place of living: Los Angeles.
- Cars: Car brand to be updated.
Vinnie Jones Film Acting Career
Jones started his acting profession in 1998 when he featured in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels as a mob enforcer, Big Chris. Among his known roles include those in movies like Gone in 60 Seconds, the thriller Swordfish, as Danny Meehan in Mean Machine, as Mad Maynard, the leader of a Manchester United football hooligan firm, in EuroTrip, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), in She’s the Man as the coach of the Illyria team among other roles.
Jones acted as an elite killer who has been invited to eliminate the main character in the 2001 film Kazakhstani. His character does not speak throughout the movie, a decision made by the producers for them to deal with the Kazakh/English language barrier.
Vinnie Jones Movies
- 2000: Snatch
- 1998: Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
- 2001: Mean Machine
- 2006: X-Men: The Last Stand
- 2008: The Midnight Meat Train
- 2000: Gone in 60 Seconds
- 2007: The Condemned
- 2013: Escape Plan
- 2006: She’s the Man
- 2004: EuroTrip
- 2001: Swordfish
- 2008: Hell Ride
- 2004: The Big Bounce
- 2007: Strength and Honour
- 2001: Night at the Golden Eagle
- 2009: Year One
- 2010: Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball
- 2011: Kill the Irishman
- 2014: Redirected
- 2006: Johnny Was
- 2011: You May Not Kiss the Bride
- 2010: Age of the Dragons
- 2017: Kingsman: The Golden Circle
- 2009: The Bleeding
- 2010: Locked Down
- 2015: Absolution
- 2007: The Riddle
- 2004: Survive Style 5+
- 2011: Blood Out
- 2012: Fire with Fire
- 2009: Assault of Darkness
- 2015: 6 Ways To Die
- 2005: Submerged
- 2007: Tooth and Nail
- 2005: Hollywood Flies
- 2006: Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
- 2012: Hijacked
- 2013: Ambushed
- 2014: Puncture Wounds
- 2016: Kill Kane
- 2015: Gridlocked
- 2007: 7-10 Split
- 2014: Way of the Wicked
- 2010: The Heavy
- 2012: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
- 2012: Magic Boys
- 2006: The Other Half
- 2005: The Number One Girl
- 2014: Gutshot Straight
- 2016: The Midnight Man
Vinnie Jones TV Shows
- Since 2018: Deception
- 2015 – 2016: Galavant
- Since 2012: Elementary
- 2011: The Cape
- Since 1999: 100 Greatest
Vinnie Jones Football Career – Soccer
In 1984 when Jones was 19 years old, he started his football profession at Alliance Premier League side Wealdstone. In 1986 he played one season with Swedish club IFK Holmsund, helping to lead the team to a Division 3 victory.
In 1986, Jones moved to full-time professional status with Wimbledon, who paid Wealdstone £10,000 for him. He scored on only his second appearance for Wimbledon on November 29, 1986, in a 1 – 0 win over Manchester United in the First Division.
Jones was a member of the Wimbledon team which won the FA Cup in 1988, beating league champions Liverpool 1 – 0 in the final. In 1989, he was transferred to Leeds United and was part of the team which finished as champions of the old Second Division, winning promotion to Division One.
Jones left Leeds United early in the 1990 – 91 season after losing his first-team place. He returned to Leeds for Lucas Radebe’s testimonial in 2006. His former Wimbledon manager Dave Bassett signed him for Sheffield United on his exit from Elland Road, before selling him to Chelsea a year later.
After just one year at Stamford Bridge, he was back with Wimbledon in the 1992-93 season, when the FA Premier League had just been formed. He helped Wimbledon equal their best-ever league finishes in 1993-94 when they finished sixth in the Premier League.
Three seasons later, Jones contributed to another strong season for the club, who reached the semi-finals of both cups and finished eighth in the league. That season he scored the winning goal as Wimbledon won 1-0 against Arsenal at Highbury.
In 1998, Jones became a player/coach of QPR scoring on his debut against Huddersfield Town. On December 14, 1994, he made his debut under Mike Smith for Wales in a 3 – 0 home defeat to Bulgaria in the Euro 96 qualifiers. The last of his nine caps came on 29 March 1997 in a 2 – 1 defeat to Belgium in a World Cup qualifier, also at Cardiff Arms Park.
Vinnie Jones Juggernaut/ X Men
In the 2006 film X-Men: The Last Stand, Jones played the role of the X-Men villain Cain Marko/Juggernaut. His line in the film, “I’m the Juggernaut, bitch!,” was based on a pre-existing Internet parody.
Vinnie Jones Gascoigne
During a match in the 1980s when Jones was playing for Wimbledon at the time and was given the task of man-marking Newcastle youngster Gazza. Paul Gascoigne pushed him and he grabbed his testicles.
Vinnie Jones Gone in 60 Seconds
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) is an action heist film that stars Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Christopher Eccleston, Robert Duvall, Will Patton, and Vinnie Jones. He features in the film as The Sphinx.
Vinnie Jones Book
In 1998, he penned an autobiography, Vinnie: The Autobiography, which was later revised and reprinted a year later to include information on his first film appearance in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vinnie Jones
Who is Vinnie Jones?
Jones is an accomplished English-Welsh actor and former professional footballer who played as a midfielder between 1984 and 1999 for such clubs as Leeds United, Wimbledon, Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, and the Wales national football team.
How old is Vinnie Jones?
Vinnie is an American national born on January 5, 1965, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
How tall is Vinnie Jones?
Jones stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (187 cm).
Is Vinnie Jones married?
Jones was married to Tanya Jones who died of Cancer. The couple shared one son together, Aaron, who joined the Army in 2008 and Tanya also had a daughter called Kaley from a previous marriage.
How much is Vinnie Jones worth?
Jones has an approximate net worth of $10 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Vinnie Jones live?
Jones is a resident of Los Angeles, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Vinnie Jones dead or alive?
Jones is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Vinnie Jones Now?
Jones is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry.
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