Gary Jones: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 36
- as director
- 9
- on screen
- 1985–2024
- box office
- $25.8M
- average score
- 58
- Born
- July 31, 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Cardiff, Wales
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- actor
- Years active
- 1979-present
The Best Gary Jones Movies
The highest-rated films Gary Jones is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Santa Class (2024) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Gary Jones's Career in Numbers
Gary Jones's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gary Jones works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except (1985) to The Santa Class (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Gary Jones Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 2
The 2000s were Gary Jones's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Gary Jones Movies by Genre
- Tv movie 7
- Horror 6
- Action 5
- Comedy 4
- Sci-Fi 4
- Drama 3
- Romance 2
- Fantasy 2
- Adventure 2
- Family 1
Tv movie is the genre Gary Jones has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of horror (6).
Gary Jones Career Milestones
- First film
- Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Andre $16.8M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Santa Class Movie Echo Score 88
- Newest film
- The Santa Class 2024
Gary Jones Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Gary Jones is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 9 as director and 27 as actor. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Gary Jones
9- 2021
Escape from Death Block 13 Action Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2013
Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan Horror Worldwide box office: $3.29K - 2009
Ballistica Action Worldwide box office: $66.1K - 2009
Lightning Strikes Sci-Fi - 2008
Ghouls Horror - 2007
Planet Raptor Action - 2005
Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter’s Cove Horror - 2002
Crocodile 2: Death Swamp Horror - 1994
Mosquito Comedy
Gary Jones Movies as an Actor
27- 2024
The Santa Class as Bruce · Romance Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design as Insurance Adjuster · Tv movie - 2018
The Package as Dr. Trimble · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2018
Freaky Friday as School Principal · Fantasy Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2017
Darrow & Darrow as Customer · Tv movie - 2017
Moonlight in Vermont as Mayor · Romance - 2015
Asteroid: Final Impact as Walter · Action - 2015
Mega Shark vs. Kolossus as Background · Horror - 2015
Dead Rising: Watchtower as Norton · Sci-Fi - 2010
16 Wishes as Principal Smith · Fantasy - 2009
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods as Sgt. Walter Harriman · Tv movie - 2008
Stargate: Continuum as Chief Mst Sgt. Walter Harriman · Sci-Fi - 2008
Stargate: The Ark of Truth as Chief Master Sgt. Walter Harriman · Sci-Fi - 2006
Christmas on Chestnut Street as Ron Eisley · Comedy - 2006
Joy Division as British Agent · Drama Worldwide box office: $284K - 2006
12 Hours to Live as Dr. Lycar · Drama - 2004
Snakehead Terror as Colin Jenkins · Tv movie - 2001
Cabin Pressure as Nick Smythe · Adventure - 1997
Angels in the Endzone as Attendant · Drama - 1996
Murder at My Door as Leonard Drake · Tv movie - 1995
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story as Production Assistant · Tv movie - 1994
Andre as Lance Tindall · Family Worldwide box office: $16.8M - 1993
When a Stranger Calls Back as X-Ray Technician · Horror - 1991
Bingo as Prison Laundry Guard · Adventure Worldwide box office: $8.67M - 1991
And the Sea Will Tell as J. Schroeder · Tv movie - 1991
Lunatics: A Love Story as Garbage Truck Driver (uncredited) · Comedy - 1985
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except as Shotgun Biker (uncredited) · Action
Who Is Gary Jones?
Gary Jones was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1958 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Gary Jones (born July 31, 1958) is a Welsh actor whose career spans over four decades, making him a recognizable face in both British television and film. From his early days in community theatre in Cardiff, he quickly attracted the attention of casting directors and secured his first television role in the late 1970s, appearing in a popular BBC drama series that cemented his reputation for delivering nuanced, emotionally resonant performances. Over the years, Jones has showcased an impressive range, portraying everything from gritty working‑class characters in The Bill and Hollyoaks to suave, sophisticated roles in period pieces such as Pride and Prejudice (1995) and the acclaimed miniseries The Crown. His talent for blending subtle humor with dramatic depth earned him critical praise for his supporting turn in the 2005 film Bluebird, where he played a weathered lighthouse keeper grappling with loss. Beyond the screen, Jones is also a devoted theatre practitioner, having performed on the stages of the Royal Court and the National Theatre, where his portrayals of Shakespearean figures like Malvolio and Falstaff were hailed for their inventive physicality and sharp wit. In recent years, he has embraced independent cinema, collaborating with emerging directors on socially conscious projects that explore contemporary Welsh identity. Gary Jones remains an industrious and adaptable performer, known for his professionalism, generosity in mentoring younger actors, and his ongoing commitment to the arts community in Wales and the wider United Kingdom.
Who Gary Jones Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Gary Jones shares the most films with. Beau Bridges comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Bruce Campbell (2).
Gary Jones: Questions & Answers
How many movies Gary Jones has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Gary Jones been in?
Gary Jones is credited on 36 films, from 1985 to 2024. 27 of them as an actor and 9 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Gary Jones's highest-grossing movie?
Andre (1994) is Gary Jones's biggest box office hit, with $16.8M worldwide, ahead of Bingo (1991) ($8.67M). Across every film with box office figures, Gary Jones's movies have made $25.8M.
Gary Jones's biggest hits What is the best Gary Jones movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Gary Jones's best-rated film is The Santa Class (2024) with a score of 88, followed by Freaky Friday (2018) (60).
Best Gary Jones movies, ranked How old is Gary Jones?
Gary Jones is 68 years old, born on July 31, 1958 in Cardiff, Wales.
What is Gary Jones's newest movie?
The most recent film on Gary Jones's filmography is The Santa Class (2024), in the role of Bruce.
Who does Gary Jones work with most often?
Gary Jones shares the most films with Beau Bridges (2 films), Bruce Campbell (2 films) and Martin Kove (2 films).
The Best Gary Jones Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 36 credits.
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