Vinnie Jones Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, Occupation

Vincent Peter Jones, famously known as Vinnie Jones, is a British actor, presenter, and former professional footballer.

Jones played professionally as a defensive midfielder from 1984 to 1999, representing several clubs including Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers.

Known for his tough, physical playing style, Jones gained a reputation as one of the most aggressive players in the English game during his career.

Profile

• Full Name: Vincent Peter Jones
• Stage Name: Vinnie Jones
• Born: 5 January 1965
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Watford, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor and presenter
• Height: 1.85m
• Parents: Glenda Harris Jones and Peter Jones
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Tanya Jones
• Children: Aaron Elliston Jones
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life And Education

Vinnie Jones was born on January 5, 1965, in Watford, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Glenda Harris Jones and Peter Jones. The details of any siblings he may have had are unknown to the media. Jones attended Chancellor’s School. His ethnicity is British, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Vinnie Jones began his career by being signed to semi-professional terms with Wealdstone of the Alliance Premier League in 1984. He was a non-playing squad member when Wealdstone won the FA Trophy final that year. Jones combined playing football with working as a hod carrier on construction sites.

In 1986, Jones spent a season on loan with Swedish club IFK Holmsund, helping them win the Division 3 Mellersta Norrland title.

Jones made his film debut in 1998 with a role as a mob enforcer named Big Chris in the crime comedy Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. This led to him being typecast in similar roles as criminals and villains in subsequent films.

Some of Jones’ notable film roles include Bullet-Tooth Tony in Snatch (2000), Sphinx in Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), and Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). He also played football-related roles such as a former England captain in Mean Machine (2001) and a Manchester United hooligan in EuroTrip (2004).

In 2010, Jones participated as a housemate on the reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother 7, where he finished in third place despite initially being the favorite to win.

Awards and Nominations

• Empire Awards:
• Winner: Best Debut for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1999)
• Winner: Best British Actor for Snatch (2001)
• Odeon Audience Awards:
• Winner: Best Actor for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
• Sir James Carreras Award Variety Club of GB:
• Winner: Outstanding New Talent for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
• New York Film Festival:
• Winner: Best Supporting Actor for Night at the Golden Eagle (2002)
• London Sci-Fi Film Festival:
• Winner: Best Newcomer for Slipstream (2005)
• Lonely Wolf International Film Festival:
• Nominated: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for The Big Ugly (2021)
• Nominated: Best Supporting Actor of the Year for The Bezonians (2021)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @thevinniejones
• Facebook handle: Vinnie Jones
• Twitter handle: @VinnieJones65

Personal Life

Vinnie Jones, the renowned English actor and former professional footballer, had a storied personal life. He was happily married to his wife, Tanya Jones, from June 25, 1994, until her passing on July 6, 2019.

Their union was a testament to the enduring power of love and commitment. Prior to his marriage to Tanya, Vinnie Jones had a relationship with Mylene Elliston, with whom he had a son named Aaron Elliston Jones.

Filmography

• Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
• Snatch
• Mean Machine
• X-Men: The Last Stand
• Meat Train
• The Gentlemen

Net Worth

Vinnie Jones, a renowned British actor and former professional footballer, has amassed a net worth of approximately $10 million through his successful endeavors in both the sports and entertainment industries.