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Ron Cephas Jones(1957-2023)

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Ron Cephas Jones
A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.
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Truth Be Told: Le Poison de la vérité (2019–2023)
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Ron Cephas Jones was born on 8 January 1957 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for This Is Us (2016), Luke Cage (2016) and Half Nelson (2006). He died on 19 August 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJanuary 8, 1957
DiedAugust 19, 2023(66)
BornJanuary 8, 1957
DiedAugust 19, 2023(66)
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 6 wins & 19 nominations total

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Known for

Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Faithe Herman in This Is Us (2016)
This Is Us
8.7
TV Series
  • William Hill
Mike Colter in Luke Cage (2016)
Luke Cage
7.2
TV Series
  • Bobby Fish
Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson (2006)
Half Nelson
7.1
  • Mr. Dickson
  • 2006
Across the Universe (2007)
Across the Universe
7.3
  • Black Panther
  • 2007

Credits

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Actor



  • Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre in Genius (2017)
    Genius
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Elijah Muhammad
    • 2024
  • Gabrielle Union and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told: Le Poison de la vérité (2019)
    Truth Be Told: Le Poison de la vérité
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Leander 'Shreve' Scoville
    • 2019–2023
  • Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Faithe Herman in This Is Us (2016)
    This Is Us
    8.7
    TV Series
    • William Hill
    • 2016–2022
  • Christopher Meloni in Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021)
    Law & Order: Organized Crime
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Congressman Leon Kilbride
    • 2021–2022
  • Pamela Adlon in Better Things (2016)
    Better Things
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Ron
    • 2022
  • Julianne Moore in Histoire de Lisey (2021)
    Histoire de Lisey
    5.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Professor Roger Dashmiel
    • 2021
  • Brenda Song and Justin Felbinger in Amphibia (2019)
    Amphibia
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Captain Aldo (voice)
    • 2021
  • Charlie Plummer, Denny Love, Jay Lee, and Kristine Froseth in Looking for Alaska (2019)
    Looking for Alaska
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Dr. Hyde
    • 2019
  • Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Tituss Burgess, Toni Duclottni, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph in Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
    Dolemite Is My Name
    7.2
    • Ricco
    • 2019
  • Toby Stephens and Rutina Wesley in Live and Let Die (2019)
    Live and Let Die
    8.3
    Video
    • Quarrel (voice)
    • 2019
  • Kat Graham and Quincy Brown in The Holiday Calendar (2018)
    The Holiday Calendar
    5.7
    • Gramps
    • 2018
  • Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, and Riz Ahmed in Venom (2018)
    Venom
    6.6
    • Jack (uncredited)
    • 2018
  • Dog Days (2018)
    Dog Days
    6.2
    • Walter
    • 2018
  • Madden NFL 19: Longshot Homecoming (2018)
    Madden NFL 19: Longshot Homecoming
    4.8
    Video Game
    • Earl Coates
    • 2018
  • Mike Colter in Luke Cage (2016)
    Luke Cage
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Bobby Fish
    • 2016–2018

Soundtrack



  • Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Faithe Herman in This Is Us (2016)
    This Is Us
    8.7
    TV Series
    • performer: "You Are My Sunshine" (uncredited)
    • 2017

Videos14

Season 3 Official Trailer
Trailer 2:15
Season 3 Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:16
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:16
Official Trailer
Looking for Alaska
Trailer 0:55
Looking for Alaska
Ashes
Trailer 2:11
Ashes
Watching TV With The Red Chinese
Trailer 2:02
Watching TV With The Red Chinese
Truth Be Told: An Intimate Portrait: Gabrielle Union
Trailer 0:52
Truth Be Told: An Intimate Portrait: Gabrielle Union

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Ron C. Jones
  • Height
    • 1.85 m
  • Born
    • January 8, 1957
    • Paterson, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • August 19, 2023
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(pulmonary problems)
  • Children
    • Jasmine Cephas Jones
  • Other works
    "The Motherfucker with the Hat," comedy. Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Original Music by Terence Blanchard. Fight Choreographer: Paul Calderon. Assistant Director: Cat Miller. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre: 11 Apr 2011- 17 Jul 2011 (112 performances + 28 previews that began on 15 Mar 2011). Cast: Bobby Cannavale (as "Jackie"), Chris Rock (as "Ralph D."), Elizabeth Rodriguez (as "Veronica"), Annabella Sciorra (as "Victoria"), Yul Vázquez (as "Cousin Julio"). Understudies: Rosal Colon (as "Veronica/Victoria"), Ron Cephas Jones [credited as Ron Cephas Jones] (as "Ralph D."), Alfredo Narciso (as "Cousin Julio/Jackie"). Produced by Scott Rudin, Stuart Thompson, Public Theater Productions (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director. Joey Parnes, Executive Producer), LAByrinth Theater Company, Fabula Media Partners LLC, Jean Doumanian, Ruth Hendel, Carl Moellenberg, Jon B. Platt and Tulchin Bartner/Jamie de Roy.

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  • Trivia
    He and his daughter Jasmine are the first father/daughter Emmy-winners.

FAQ

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  • When did Ron Cephas Jones die?
    August 19, 2023
  • How did Ron Cephas Jones die?
    Pulmonary problems
  • How old was Ron Cephas Jones when he died?
    66 years old
  • Where did Ron Cephas Jones die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Ron Cephas Jones born?
    January 8, 1957

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