Ron cephas jones movies and tv shows Continue Ron Cephas JonesJones in 2017Born (1957-01-08) January 8, 1957 (age 63)Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.Other namesRon C. JonesOccupationActorChildrenJasmine Cephas Ron Jones Cephas Jones Cephas Jones (born January 8, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the drama series This Is Us (2016-present), which earned him four Emmy nominations, twice winning for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2020. Jones has starred in such television series as Mr. Robot (2015-2016), Get Down (2016-2017), Luke Cage (2016-2018) and The Truth Will Be Said (2019). He has also appeared in a number of films, including Half Nelson (2006), Across the Universe (2007), The Glass Chin (2014), The Calendar of Holidays (2018), Days of Dogs (2018) and Domit is My Name (2019). Jones was born on January 8, 1957, in Paterson, New Jersey. He attended John F. Kennedy High School and graduated from Ramapo College. While in Ramapo, Jones initially intended to study jazz under the direction of director Arnold Jones (without communication), but changed majors in theater after getting the lead role in the production of Cinderella Ever After his sophomore year. Jones graduated from Ramapo in 1978, after which he moved to Los Angeles, California, and took a bus to the Southern California Rapid Transit Area for the next four years. During that time, Jones said he fell in love, had a baby, broke up. He then traveled while living in San Francisco, Arizona and New Orleans before returning to New York in 1985. After returning to New York in 1985, Jones began spending time at the Nuyoric Cafe in Manhattan's East Village. During this time he performed a play based on the song by Billie Holiday Don't Explain. His performance caught the attention of the casting director, which led to Jones being offered the lead role in the production of Teswell Thompson in Cheryl West's play The Holiday Heart in 1994. Jones has performed in several theatrical productions with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois; Appeared as Shakespeare's protagonist Richard III with the Public Theater in New York, New York, as well as other Off Broadway productions. Jones served as an understudy or understudy in several Broadway theater productions. His film credits include He's Got Game (1998), Sweet and Lowdown (1999), Half Nelson (2006), and Across the Universe (2007). He appeared on television as Reverend Loudoun in an episode of The Goat rodeo from the 2013 television series Low Winter Sun and played Romero, a member of The Apprentice in the 2015 television series Mr. Robot. He also appeared on season 3 of the Banshee show as a philadelphia kingpin, Mr. Fraser. He played Harlem chess master Bobby Fish in season 1 of Marvel's Luke Cage. Jones has starred in the NBC This series since 2016 Us as William William Randall Pearson's biological father (Sterling K. Brown). Jones won critical acclaim for his role in This Is Us and won an Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2017 for his work. Jones currently appears in Hulu's teen drama series Looking For Alaska, as well as Apple TV's crime drama series The Truth Be Said, opposite Octavia Spencer, Lizzie Kaplan and Aaron Paul. The personal life of Jones and British-born jazz singer Kim Leslie has a daughter, American stage and screen actress Jasmine Cephas Jones. Filmography Movie Of the Year Title Role Celebrates 1994 Murder Of Magic Buddy Dixon 1996 Naked Acts Joel 1998 He received the game prison guard Bowell 1999 Sweet and Lowdown Alvin 2001 Little Senegal Westley day in Black and White N/A 2002 Paid in Full Ice 2004 Anonymous Frank Short Film Ballad Pinto Red Earl House 2005 Sermon Choir Pug 2006 Half Nelson Mr. Dixon 2007 Across the Universe Black Panther 2010 Ashes Floyd 2012 Watch TV with Red Chinese Little 2013 Titus Titus 2014 Glass Chin Ray Ellington National Theatre Live: Mice and Men Crooks 2 018 Dog Days Walter Venom Jack Uncredited Holiday Calendar Gramps 2019 Dolemite This is My Name Ricco Title of the Year Title Role Notes 1996 : Slave 1996 New York Undercover James Farris Episode : Blue Boy 1997 Law and Order Roland Books Episode: Capture 1999 Double Platinum Jean Claude TELEVISION movie 2003 Word of Honor Ramon Detonq TV movie 2006 Law and Order: Criminal Intent Reggie Banks Episode: Dramma Giosooc oc 2008 Raisin on The Sun Willie Harris TV movie 2012 NYC 22 Arthur Anson Episode: School 2013 Low Winter Sun Reverend Loudoun 3 episodes 2014 Blacklist Dr. James Covington Episode: Doctor. James Covington (No. 89) 2015 Banshee Fraser 2 episode 2 episodes 2015-2016 Mr. Robot Romero 8 episodes 2016-2017 The Get Down Winston Kipling 5 episodes 2016-2018 Luke Cage Bobby Fish 13 episodes 2016-present This We We William Shakespeare Hill Main (season 1); Recurring (season 2-) 24 episodes 2019 Seeking Alaska Dr. Hyde 8 episodes 2019 True to be told Leander Shreve Scoville 8 episodes Awards and Nominations of the Year Award Category Result of the work 2017 14th Golden Derby Awards Best Drama Actor This Is Us Nomination 1st Black Reel Awards For Television Outstanding Supporting Actor, The Drama Series won the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Nominated 21 OFTA Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Nominated 24th Screen Actors Awards Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble in a Drama Series won the 15th Golden Derby Awards Best Drama Actor Award 2nd Black Reel Awards for Guest Actor Won the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Won the 2019 71st Primetime Emmy Awards Awards 2020 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards Won See also Biography Portal Lists Of Actors List of People from Chicago Jasmine Cephas Jones List of People from New York Links: How the hit show This Is Us is associated with NJ - NO Spoilers, Honor Scout!, WKXW, February 23, 2017. Access to February 17, 2018. First, the cast includes a New Jersey native, Ron Sefas Jones. The Paterson native, who played William (Randall's biological father), graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and then enrolled at Ramapo College in Mahva. Jones also had recent roles in Mr. Robot and Luke Cage. - b c d e LAByrinth theatre company - members of the company. Received 2013-09-19. b c Ron Sefas Jones on the Bridge Project. Received 2013-09-19. Kate Stanhope, April 16, 2015. US 'Mr. Robot' Nabs 'Gotham,' 'Sopranos' Actors for Recurring Roles (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Received on July 17, 2015. This Is Us Star Ron Cephas Jones spills on his stellar television performance and works with his daughter in Dog Days. 2018-08-17. Received 2020-04-18. External links by Ron Cephas Jones to Ron Cephas Jones's online Broadway database on IMDb Ron Cephas Jones's Online Off-Broadway database, extracted from 2018 2018 Showing 1 to 2 of the 2 titles Ron Sefas Jones portrayed Bobby Fish in Episodes of Luke Cage Moment of Truth, Code streets, who's going to take the weight?, Just to get Rep, Suckas Need Bodyguards, Manifesto, Blowin' Up Spot, Soliloquy Chaos, and you know my Steez in season one and soul brother #1, straighten it, wig and I get physical in the second season. He was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Guest Actor, a drama series for his work on Luke Cage. Trivia External links by Ron Cephas Jones on Wikipedia By Ron Cephas Jones at the IMDb Primetime Emmy Awards will finally arrive tonight, albeit in a virtual format, but, over the past few days, the Creative Emmy Awards have been going in full force. At the same time, a number of stars (before and behind the camera) were brought home golden statues. And this year, a bit of an Emmy story has been made, like this we are Ron Cephas Jones and daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones as hooked wins. In doing so, the two are the first father-daughter duo to win awards during the same Emmy presentation. Now, the elder Sefas Jones has responded to the major victory. Ron Cephas Jones took home his second win for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his role as William Shakespeare Hill on This Is Us. Meanwhile, Jasmine Sefas Jones won for Outstanding Actress in a Short Comedy or Drama Series for her role as Taya in #FreeRayshawn. After his victory Ron Sefas Jones spoke at the Press Room Emmys (via EW), but he didn't say much about himself. He mostly expressed pride in his daughter is moving up and progressing in her career: As a parent, this is the most fulfilling thing I've ever felt. I mean, winning another Emmy is the icing on the cake, but to see my daughter progress and move to this place where she won an Emmy is beyond words. Jasmine Cephas Jones has since taken to social media to react to the wins, and the up-and-coming actress will sum things up perfectly: - Jasmine Cephas Jones (@JasCephasJones) September 20, 2020 One can only imagine how both actors feel after performing a historical feat. Winning an award is one thing, but being able to win it with your loved one. It's a great sight to see, and the love the two show each other beautifully. Both actors have been putting in some serious work, especially over the last few years. Aside from This Is Us, Ron Cephas Jones has also appeared on TV shows like Mr.