Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, contortionist, mime artist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Doug Jones
The horror-comedy short Remain Calm, co-starring Pauly Shore and Nick Swardson, was released digitally on YouTube. Doug Jones plays a government agent in the film, which follows a creature that hunts people who feel anxious. The release marks one of his newest genre projects this year.
A new documentary covering Doug Jones's career as a creature actor was reported in late May 2026. The film focuses on his roles in Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water and Hellboy. It is titled Get Me Doug Jones and is still in production.
The Goshen News announced that Doug Jones would be the featured guest at the 2026 River Bend Film Festival in Goshen, held September 3-5. The festival highlighted his work in films such as The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy. The announcement recognized his career in physical and creature performance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Doug Jones is an American actor, contortionist, and mime artist, best known for portraying non-human creatures, usually through heavy make-up and visual effects. He is known for his long-time collaborations with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. |
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| Years Active | 1985-present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
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| Other | Contortionist with double-jointed legs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Bishop Chatard High School |
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| University | Ball State University |
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, minor in Theatre (1982) |
Personal Life
| Relocation | Moved to Los Angeles in 1985 |
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| Early Life | Youngest of four brothers, raised in Indianapolis |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Laurie Pontoni (married 1984) |
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| Collaborators | Guillermo del Toro, Jeffrey Tambor, John Hurt, Jonah Hill |
Family
| Father | Robert Jones |
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| Mother | Josephine Jones |
| Siblings | Three older brothers |
Career
| Early Work | Learned mime at university, joined a performing troupe, and worked as a contortionist and in commercials |
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| Notable Film Roles |
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| Television | Captain Saru in Star Trek: Discovery (2017-2024); Falling Skies (2013-2015); The Strain (2014-2016); What We Do in the Shadows (2019-2024) |
| Music Videos | Appeared in videos by Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Marilyn Manson |
| Awards and Honours | Saturn Award for Captain Saru role; Fangoria Horror Hall of Fame honour (2009) |
| Voice Roles | Anasko Va'ruun in Starfield: Shattered Space; Wereduck in DuckTales; Saarebas in Dragon Age: Redemption |
| Documentary | Get Me Doug Jones (feature documentary about his life and career, in production) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the school mascot at Ball State University, which helped develop his contortionist skills | |
| 2. Has appeared in nearly 100 commercials | |
| 3. Has appeared in his natural state in Mystery Men (1999) and Adaptation (2002) |
