- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Allan Jones
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Singer Jack Jones had his greatest popularity during the 1960s. He acted in several minor films such as The Comeback (1978) and Juke Box Rhythm (1959).
The son of actors Allan Jones and Irene Hervey has won two Grammys for Best Male Vocal Performance. His hit singles included such classics as 'Wives and Lovers', 'The Impossible Dream', 'Lollipops and Roses,' and 'The Love Boat Theme'.
- IMDb mini biography by: Andy R
- SpousesEleonora Donata Peters(June 2009 - October 23, 2024) (his death)Kim Patricia Ely(October 31, 1982 - 2005) (divorced, 1 child)Kathryn Ann Simmons(November 20, 1977 - September 22, 1982) (divorced)Gretchen Elizabeth Roberts(September 5, 1970 - December 16, 1971) (divorced)Jill St. John(October 14, 1967 - February 28, 1969) (divorced)Katie Lee Nuckols (Lee Larance)(May 29, 1960 - May 30, 1966) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenNicole JonesCrystal Thomas JonesColette PetersNicole Whitty
- Parents
- RelativesTed Jones(Half Sibling)Daniel Henry Jones(Grandparent)Elizabeth Allen(Grandparent)
- Snow white hair
- At the age of 65, he still possesses magnificent vocal control and range, performing to full capacity in 2004 at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center in the Los Angeles area. Borrowing a gimmick from Natalie Cole, he performed a duet of "What I Did for Love" alongside his late father, Allan Jones, who appeared in a videotaped performance of the song.
- He won two Grammy awards for Best Performance By A Male Singer for 'Lollipops and Roses' and 'Wives and Lovers'.
- A recent CD release, "Jack Jones Paints a Tribute to Tony Bennett," was nominated for "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance" and "Record of the Year".
- Received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989, close to where his father's star is located.
- Born in Hollywood on the night his singer/father, Allan Jones, recorded his signature hit, "Donkey Serenade".
- When people say to me 'what do you think of Rap music?', my answer is there's no such thing. There's rap and there's music.
- I went through a short phase of smoking marijuana, because it was just done at the time. Well, I don't think Steve Lawrence did it, but a lot of guys were doing it. [The Arizona Republic, Feb. 16, 2012]
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