Spike Jones


Biography

Spike Jones worked on a variety of projects during his entertainment career. Jones's early acting career mostly consisted of roles in various films, such as the Eddie Cantor musical comedy "Thank Your Lucky Stars" (1943), "Meet the People" (1944) with Lucille Ball and the musical "Bring on the Girls" (1945) with Veronica Lake. He also appeared in "Breakfast in Hollywood" (1946) and "...

Biography

Spike Jones worked on a variety of projects during his entertainment career. Jones's early acting career mostly consisted of roles in various films, such as the Eddie Cantor musical comedy "Thank Your Lucky Stars" (1943), "Meet the People" (1944) with Lucille Ball and the musical "Bring on the Girls" (1945) with Veronica Lake. He also appeared in "Breakfast in Hollywood" (1946) and "Fireman Save My Child" (1954). He worked in series television while getting his start in acting, including a part on "The All-Star Revue" (NBC, 1950-53). Jones was also credited in "The 12th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" (VH1, 1996-97), "The 1996 Emmy Awards" (ABC, 1996-97) and "The 1997 MTV Movie Awards" (MTV, 1996-97). He also was recognized in "The 69th Annual Academy Awards" (ABC, 1996-97). Jones was most recently credited in "The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards" (Fox, 1999-2000). Jones passed away in May 1965 at the age of 54.

Filmography

 

Cast (Feature Film)

Fireman Save My Child (1954)
Lt. McGinty
Variety Girl (1947)
Ladies' Man (1947)
Bring on the Girls (1945)
Meet the People (1944)
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)

Music (Feature Film)

Breakfast in Hollywood (1946)
Composer

Cinematography (Special)

Le Corsaire With American Ballet Theatre (1999)
Video

Film Production - Main (Special)

The 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (1999)
Technical Supervisor
Tntla 51st Annual Emmy Awards (1999)
Technical Supervisor
An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence Benefiting The United Negro College Fund (1999)
Technical Supervisor
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1998)
Technical Supervisor
ALMA Awards (1998)
Technical Director
Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope (1998)
Technical Supervisor
An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence Benefiting The United Negro College Fund (1998)
Technical Supervisor
50th Emmy Awards (1998)
Technical Supervisor
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You For the Last Time (1998)
Technical Supervisor
Nickelodeon's 11th Annual Kids' Choice Awards (1998)
Technical Supervisor
GQ Men of the Year Awards (1998)
Technical Supervisor
1997 MTV Movie Awards (1997)
Technical Supervisor
Soul Train Music Awards: 11th Anniversary (1997)
Technical Supervisor
The 12th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (1997)
Technical Supervisor
The 3rd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1997)
Technical Supervisor
Jon Stewart: Unleavened (1996)
Technical Supervisor

Misc. Crew (Special)

SAG Awards Show (2000)
Other
Politically Incorrect After Party Presented By Pepsi (1999)
Other
The 1999 Billboard Music Awards (1999)
Other
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998)
Other
Quincy Jones -- The First 50 Years (1998)
Other
The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997)
Other
The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996)
Other
1996 Emmy Awards (1996)
Other
Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony (1996)
Other

Music (TV Mini-Series)

Disney's DTV Monster Hits (1987)
Song Performer

Life Events

Bibliography