Donald Jones (actor) facts for kids
Donald Towe Jones (born January 24, 1932 – died November 5, 2004) was a talented American-Dutch actor, singer, and dancer. He was born in Harlem, New York. When he was in his early twenties, he moved to the Netherlands. There, he became one of the very first black stars in Dutch entertainment!
Quick facts for kids
Donald Jones
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Jones in 1963
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| Born |
Donald Towe Jones
January 24, 1932 Harlem, New York City
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| Died | November 5, 2004 (aged 72) Amsterdam, Netherlands
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| Occupation | Actor, dancer, singer |
| Years active | 1954–2004 |
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Adèle Bloemendaal
(m. 1963) |
| Children | John Jones |
Donald Jones's Amazing Life
Donald Jones was born in Harlem, New York. He first studied to become a designer for advertisements. In 1954, he moved to the Netherlands with a dance group.
He soon joined a cabaret company. This was a type of entertainment show with singing, dancing, and acting. Donald started his career there as a singer, actor, and dancer.
He was chosen for the first-ever Dutch television show! This was a popular TV hit in the 1950s called Pension Hommeles. It was written by a famous Dutch writer, Annie M. G. Schmidt. Donald played a character named Dinky Henderson. Dinky sang a song called "Ik zou je het liefste in een doosje willen doen". This song became a big hit in the Netherlands. It is now a classic in musical comedy. Because of this, Donald Jones became the first black star in the Netherlands!
Donald Jones appeared in many Dutch shows, movies, and plays. Some of his movies included Grijpstra & De Gier (from 1979). He was also in TV shows like Mik & Mak and Pipo de Clown.
In 1991, during the first Gulf War, Donald Jones joined other artists. They recorded a song called Shalom from Holland. This song showed their support for the people of Israel.
His Family Life
Donald Jones married a Dutch actress named Adèle Bloemendaal. They were a well-known couple in the country. Their son, John Jones, was born in 1963. John also grew up to become an actor and comedian, just like his dad!
Remembering Donald Jones
Donald Jones passed away in Amsterdam on November 5, 2004. He was 72 years old. He died from a heart attack. His ashes were placed at the Westgaarde Cemetery.
