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Trent Jones

b. 1901

American screenwriter

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About Trent Jones

Born 1901. Trent Jones was an American screenwriter and television producer.

Trent Jones is an American soap opera writer, singer, and actor.

Life and career Jones is a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall school in Wallingford, Connecticut.

He began playing rock star Ken George Jones on the ABC soap opera Ryan's Hope. As well as acting in the role, Jones sang and composed some of his character's songs. He later was hired to become a script writer for the show, from 1982-83.

He worked as a writer on the CBS soap operas Guiding Light (1983–89; 1991–93), Search for Tomorrow (1986), As the World Turns (2005), and The Young and the Restless (1993-2006). He was also head writer of Tribes in 1990 and co-head writer of The Young and The Restless from 2000–04. Most recently he created the web series Feed Me, produced by Gordon Elliott.

Personal life He lives in Madison, Connecticut with his wife Francesca Jones, a freelance artist. He has four daughters, one son, and 8 grandchildren.

Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Awards

WINS (1983; Best Writing; Ryan's Hope) (1986, 1990 & 1993; Best Writing; Guiding Light) (1997 & 2000; Best Writing; The Young and the Restless)

NOMINATIONS (1985, 1989 & 1992; Best Writing; Guiding Light) (1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2007; Best Writing; The Young and the Restless) (2006; Best Writing; As the World Turns)

Writers Guild of America Award

WINS (2003 season; The Young and the Restless)

NOMINATIONS (1985, 1986 & 1989 seasons; Guiding Light) (2000, 2002 & 2007 seasons; The Young and the Restless) (2006 season; As the World Turns)

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Important facts

Born
1901
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Writers Guild of America Award; Daytime Emmy Award

Frequently asked questions

Who was Trent Jones?

American screenwriter

When was Trent Jones born?

Trent Jones was born in 1901.

What was Trent Jones's occupation?

Trent Jones was a screenwriter and television producer.

What nationality was Trent Jones?

Trent Jones was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Trent Jones

· Wikidata: Q7838414

· DBpedia: Trent Jones

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