O-Lan Jones

Actress
Composer
Writer

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O-Lan Jones is an award winning composer, sound designer, writer, and actress who has been consistently involved in experimental theater, music, and opera since the age of 16. The press has referred to her as an "uncategorizable legend." She is the Artistic Director for Overtone Industries, currently composing a new music theater/opera hybrid called Iceland, scheduled to present its first phase in July of 2014.

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Awards
- 2 wins total

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Known for

Edward aux mains d'argent

7.8

Esmeralda

1990

Mars Attacks!

6.4

Sue Ann Norris

1996

Beethoven

5.7

Biker Woman

1992

L'étoffe des héros

7.8

Girl at Pancho's(as O-Lan Shepard)

1983

Credits

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Actress

The Great Nick D
8.8
- Phyllis
- 2024
Charlotte
6.1
Short
- Lena Black
- 2021
We Are Living Things
5.3
- Constance
- 2021
The Recorder
7.3
Short
- 2021
Fugitive Dreams
8.1
- Providence
- 2020
Whitmer Thomas: Partied to Death
Short
- Mommy
- 2020
Shameless
8.5
TV Series
- Zuzanna Wojcik
- 2020
And I Need a Haircut
Short
- Andrea's Mom
- 2019
Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein
5.8
TV Movie
- Mother
- 2019
This Is Heaven
TV Movie
- Helen
- 2018
Miss Peregrine et les Enfants particuliers
6.7
- Shelley
- 2016
Girl Flu.
6.3
- Mona
- 2016
Community
8.5
TV Series
- Garrett's Mom
- 2015
Sandboy
9.5
Short
- Sam
- 2014
Child of Grace
6.6
- Mae Edwards
- 2014

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O-Lan Jones Acting Reel

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Official sites
- O-Lan's blog
- O-Lan's music theater company
Alternative names
- Olan Jones
Born
- May 23
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouses
Children
- Jesse Mojo Shepard
Other works
Actively writes music for plays.
Publicity listings
- 1 Interview

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Pronouns
- she/her

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Trivia
Her unusual name comes from the Pearl S. Buck novel "The Good Earth". According to O-Lan Jones, the "O" means profound and "Lan" is a kind of wildflower.

Quotes
Most actresses make money waitressing while trying to find acting work. I'm the only one who makes her career waitressing on screen.

FAQ

What is O-Lan Jones's birth name?
O-Lan Barna
What is O-Lan Jones known for?
The Right Stuff, Edward Scissorhands, Beethoven, and Mars Attacks!
Is O-Lan Jones married?
Yes, to Halldor Enard since August 24, 2003. O-Lan Jones was married to Sam Shepard from November 9, 1969 to November 9, 1984.
Does O-Lan Jones have children?
Yes, 1 child, Jesse Mojo Shepard
How many awards has O-Lan Jones won?
2 awards