Neal Jones
Biography
Neal Jones is an American actor who works in stage, film and television and is best known for playing Billy Kostecki in Dirty Dancing (1987). Born in Wichita, Kansas, he trained at Webster University's conservatory in St. Louis, then moved to New York, where his professional career began at the Circle in the Square in a Macbeth staged by Nicol Williamson. Further New York stage work followed, including Mike Leigh's Ecstasy and Kenneth Branagh's Public Enemy, and he has directed premieres at the Irish Arts Center, where he served as Artistic Director. His films include In America (2002), The Devil's Advocate and G.I. Jane, and his role in the independent film Mona earned him a best supporting actor nomination at the Malibu International Film Festival in 2008. On television he appeared in The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Law and Order and Rescue Me, and reviewers praised his work in Generation Kill.
66years old
Turns 67 on January 2in 80 days
- Born Wichita
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 17 years1987 to 2004
Every film, newest first
- 2004Zombie HoneymoonIMDb rating 4.6
- 2002In AmericaIMDb rating 7.6
- 2000Chinese CoffeeIMDb rating 7.0
- 1992Glengarry Glen RossIMDb rating 7.6
- 1987Dirty DancingIMDb rating 7.1
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Early training
Jones studied at the Webster University Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis, then relocated to New York. There he launched his professional career in a Macbeth production by Nicol Williamson at the Circle in the Square.
Behind the camera
Neal Jones directed the world premiere of Don Creedon's Celtic Tiger (Me Arse). He also directed Joseph O'Connor's Red Roses and Petrol for its New York premiere, with both shows staged at the Irish Arts Center in New York.
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Worked with
Neal Jones shares two films with Al Pacino, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Emile ArdolinoDirector, 1 film, 1987
All films by Emile Ardolino
James FoleyDirector, 1 film, 1992
All films by James Foley
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Online
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