Joseph David-Jones (born December 22, 1993)[1] is an American actor, known for his roles in the TV dramas Nashville and Arrow.[2][3]
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| Born | Joseph David-Jones December 22, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
| Known for | Arrow |
Early life and career
editDavid-Jones was born in 1993, in Los Angeles, and grew up in Florence, Kentucky.[citation needed] He earned a full scholarship to the University of Kentucky where he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.[4] While growing up, Jones began modeling with local Kentucky-based brands. During his time in college, he participated in the International Models & Talent competition in New York City. He won the "Actor of the Year" award. Three days later, he returned home and pursued his acting career.[5] In 2016, he played Hollis in The Divergent Series: Allegiant. He also played the role of John Diggle Jr. on The CW series Legends of Tomorrow. Other film roles he was in included films Detroit and Roman J. Israel, Esq..[6][7] He reprised the role of Connor Hawke on Arrow. He was upgraded to series regular for the final season.[8]
In 2024, it was announced that David-Jones would portray Jackie Jackson in the upcoming 2025 biopic Michael, based on the life and career of Michael Jackson.
Personal life
editDavid-Jones resides in Los Angeles, California. He finds joy filling his downtime with various musical endeavors, playing the guitar and piano. On the charity side, he sponsors and donates to the Save the Children Foundation, which brings support and necessities to children living in underprivileged environments.[6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Blackbird | Party Break Dancer | Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2012 | Fallback | Mali | Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2011 | 5th Street | Big Al | Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2014 | 3 Minutes | C-Dog | |
| 2016 | The Divergent Series: Allegiant | Hollis | |
| 2017 | Detroit | Morris | |
| 2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Marcus Jones | |
| 2025 | Michael | Jackie Jackson | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back | Kilo Doss | Episode: "50 Fugitives, 50 States Special Edition" Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2014 | Intelligence | Lance Corporal | Episode: "Red X" |
| 2014 | Hysteria | Deante Sanstreet | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2016 | Legends of Tomorrow | John Diggle Jr. / Connor Hawke / Green Arrow (Earth-16) | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Nashville | Clayton Carter | 14 episodes |
| 2018 | Medal of Honor | Jonesy | Episode: "Edward Carter" |
| 2019–2020 | Arrow | Connor Hawke | Recurring role (season 7), main role (season 8); 13 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | 4400 | Jharrel Mateo | Main role |
References
edit- ^ Joseph David-Jones [@Josephdjones] (December 22, 2019). "Today is my Birthday"" (Tweet). Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "'Nashville' newcomer Joseph David-Jones talks 'Nashville' and his upcoming Kathryn Bigelow film – AOL Entertainment". Aol.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ "Who Plays Clay On 'Nashville'? Joseph David-Jones Is Maddie's New Love Interest". Romper.com. January 18, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ "Joseph David-Jones On "Nashville," Upcoming "Roman Israel, Esq" and New Denzel Washington Film "Inner City'". amfm-magazine. July 17, 2017. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ "Interview with Joseph David-Jones from 'Arrow'". The Nerd Daily. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ a b "CHILLIN' WITH JOSEPH DAVID-JONES". Chilled. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- ^ "Interview: Joseph David-Jones Discusses Connor Hawke's 'Legends Of Tomorrow' Appearance And 'Allegiant'". Tech Times. February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ "'Arrow': Joseph-David Jones Upped To Series Regular For Final Season Of the CW Drama". Deadline. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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