About Ken Jones
Lived 1930 – 2014 (aged 83). Ken Jones was a British actor, film actor and television actor.
Kenneth J Jones (20 February 1930 – 13 February 2014) was an English actor.
Jones was born in Liverpool. After working as a signwriter and performing as an amateur, he trained at RADA. Known for his roles as orrible' Ives in Porridge and as Rex in The Squirrels, he also appeared in The Liver Birds as Uncle Dermot, in Goodnight Sweetheart as Owen Jones, and in Seconds Out'' as Dave Locket.
Personal life Jones was married to the actress Sheila Fay, also a native of Liverpool, from 30 October 1964 until her death on 31 August 2013. He died from bowel cancer on 13 February 2014 in a nursing home in Prescot.
Filmography
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Who was Ken Jones?
English actor (1930–2014)
When was Ken Jones born?
Ken Jones was born on 20 February 1930 in Liverpool.
When did Ken Jones die?
Ken Jones died on 13 February 2014 in Prescot.
What was Ken Jones's occupation?
Ken Jones was an actor, film actor and television actor.
What nationality was Ken Jones?
Ken Jones was British.
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