Andy Jones (comedian)

Andy Jones
Born Andrew Jordan Jones
(1948-01-15) January 15, 1948
St. John's, Newfoundland
Occupation Actor, comedian, writer
Years active 1974–present

Andrew Jordan "Andy" Jones (born January 15, 1948) is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and a former member of CODCO.[1]

Andy Jones was born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He is the brother of comedian Cathy Jones and filmmaker Michael Jones. Andy studied drama at universities in Halifax, Edmonton and Toronto, acting in campus productions. In England he performed with the Ken Campbell Roadshow (Upstairs at The Royal Court, 1972) and later with the Madhouse Company Of London (1973–74). In Newfoundland he performed with The Newfoundland Travelling Theatre Company. He joined the CODCO stage comedy troupe in 1974 and later wrote for and performed in four seasons of the CODCO comedy television series (1988-1991). He wrote for one season of The Kids in the Hall, and played a small role in their feature film Brain Candy. His adaptation of Molière's Tartuffe played at the National Arts Centre in 2013 and toured Newfoundland in 2017.

Jones performed at the National Arts Centre as Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" in 2016 and 2017.

Jones also starred in, co-wrote, and co-directed the 1986 feature film The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood. He played "Phonse" and starred with William Hurt in the 2001 film Rare Birds. Since 1983 he has written, starred in and toured 5 one-man comedy shows. In July 2006 he opened an exhibit at "THE ROOMS" museum in St. John's called "The Spirit in the House". A part of the "Intangible Evidence" exhibit, the central installation continues to tour art galleries, schools, and libraries (it is a 10-foot x 3 foot illustrated manuscript/table,called 'The Abbie Table'.)

Jones has written six children's books based on Newfoundland Folktales. His book Jack and Mary in the Land of Thieves won the Winterset Award in March 2013,[2] and Jack, the King of Ashes was a shortlisted nominee for the Governor General's Award for English-language children's illustration at the 2015 Governor General's Awards.

References

  1. ↑ Newcomb, Horace (2004). Encyclopedia of television. CRC Press. pp. 545–6. ISBN 978-1-57958-411-5. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Comedian Andy Jones wins $10K Winterset Award". www.cbc.ca. CBC. March 30, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.


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