Born:
January 05, 1965
in
Watford
Trivia:
Jones released an album in 2002. In 2010, he was the favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother, but was beaten by Alex Reid.
Best Known For:
His footballing and movie careers
Early-life:
Born Vincent Peter Jones on January 5, 1965, in Watford. His father was a gamekeeper. Vinnie's football career began in 1984 at non-league side Wealdstone, making ends meet as a hod carrier. He also spent a season with Swedish side IFK Holmsund before moving to Wimbledon, where he made his name, for a £10,000 fee. He was part of the "Crazy Gang" team that beat Liverpool to win the FA Cup in 1988. He subsequently played for Leeds United, Sheffield United and Chelsea, before moving back to Wimbledon in 1992. He also represented Wales, qualifying via a Welsh grandparent.
Career:
Jones was infamous for his brutal hard-man image. He was sent off 12 times in his career, and holds the record for the quickest booking, having been cautioned after only three seconds of play. After spending time at QPR as player/coach, he was in line to become the club's manager, but instead retired from football and moved into acting. His first role came in the British gangster flick Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, and the intensity of his performance wowed critics. He followed it up with Gone in 60 Seconds, Swordfish and X-Men: The Last Stand. Jones' more recent films haven't been as high profile, but he has had decent roles on TV in Elementary, The Musketeers and Arrow.
Quote:
"I've always felt that people put me down, and I'd fight back. I played football for 15 years, and nobody gave me any credit, and they never will do."