Doug Jones has had a diverse and underrated career in Hollywood, starting with his roles as a mime and contortionist in TV shows and commercials. Jones gained recognition for his collaborations with Guillermo del Toro, notably for his portrayal of Abe Sapien in the Hellboy films and the Faun in Pan's Labyrinth. His most famous role is Captain Saru in Star Trek: Discovery, but his work behind the makeup of various characters often steals the spotlight in his scenes.
An American actor, contortionist, and mime artist, Doug Jones was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the youngest of four brothers. For college, he attended Ball State University, which he represented as the "Charlie Cardinal" mascot. He utilized his established miming skills to accurately portray the anthropomorphic bird, and after graduation, he dove headfirst into the realm of television and film, albeit in a rather unorthodox fashion.
Parlaying his skills as a contortionist,...
An American actor, contortionist, and mime artist, Doug Jones was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the youngest of four brothers. For college, he attended Ball State University, which he represented as the "Charlie Cardinal" mascot. He utilized his established miming skills to accurately portray the anthropomorphic bird, and after graduation, he dove headfirst into the realm of television and film, albeit in a rather unorthodox fashion.
Parlaying his skills as a contortionist,...
- 12/17/2023
- by Jonah Rice
- MovieWeb
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