Doug Jones is one of the most sought-after and famous American actors, but one of the least recognizable. The reason is its unusual roles. He starred mainly in fantasy, in science fiction films and horror films, where it is difficult or impossible to recognize because of the make-up.
Actor Biography
The future actor was born in the family of a famous politician and church figure in the Indiana state of America on May 24, 1960. The youngest of five brothers. After school, he entered and successfully graduated from the university. He received a bachelor's degree in telecommunications and secondary roles. Studying at the university, begins his acting career in the image of a mime. At the same time, becomes "Charlie Cardinal" - the mascot of the university. This image for some time at many student, cultural and sports events has become his hallmark.
Career
He begins his career by working as a mime in parks. It entertains children by scaring them with its unusual images. At 24, he moved to Los Angeles, where he was very lucky. At the Dream Factory, actors with rich facial expressions, like those of Doug, were in great demand. He immediately began to make offers and shoot in advertisements, and then in TV shows. Oddly enough, one of the advertisements - a man sitting at the piano, with the head of the month, became for Doug the starting point in his career.
The beginning of a serious career, the debut was a film called "Fresh Mortuary" (1988). The actor was 28 years old. From this time on, every year a novice actor becomes more interesting and saturated with various projects. Doug is increasingly recognizable and in demand. The actor starred in very unusual roles. He plays strange, unearthly creatures, aliens and monsters.
The actor has accumulated many roles. Some of them brought him great fame, glorified him and were well remembered by the viewer. Among them is the role of the Gentleman ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"). For her, he was awarded two Emmy Awards. The role of the alien Joey ("Men in Black 2") also brought him no less success and popularity. Every year, Doug became more and more famous. Thanks to his talent, he is shot in clips from such stars as Marilyn Manson, Madonna.
The actor works with many directors. The greatest popularity was brought to him by films made by the famous director, the owner of several Oscars Guillermo del Toro. One of these roles was the role of Sapien in the film "Hellboy: The Hero of the Ashes". The actor starred in the sequel called "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army." Thanks to his participation in these films, he was recognized as the best supporting actor (2009) and received the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. John and now remains a very sought-after actor. Only in 2017, he starred in three films, and the total number of films with his participation reached more than 150. Many films in which actor Doug Jones took part were repeatedly awarded the Oscars, the highest award from the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts.
