Mark Jones facts for kids

Mark Jones is a very common name, so if you hear about someone named Mark Jones, it could be many different people! This article will tell you about some of the famous people who share this name, especially those known for sports, acting, or music.

Famous Mark Joneses in Sports

Many people named Mark Jones have become well-known athletes. Here are a few:

Footballers

• Mark Jones (footballer, born 1933) (1933–1958) was a strong defender for the famous English team Manchester United. Sadly, he passed away in the Munich air disaster, a tragic plane crash that affected the team.
• Mark Jones (footballer, born September 1961) played as a midfielder for several teams, including Oxford United, Swindon Town, and Cardiff City.
• Mark Jones (footballer, born October 1961) was a full-back who played for Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Birmingham City, and Hereford United.
• Mark Jones (footballer, born 1984) is a Welsh international footballer, meaning he played for the national team of Wales.

Other Sports Stars

• Mark Jones (sportscaster) (born 1961) is a well-known voice and face in sports. He works as a sportscaster for major networks like ESPN and ABC, reporting on many different games and events.
• Mark Jones (basketball, born 1975) is an American basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Orlando Magic during the 2004–2005 season.
• Mark Jones (motocross rider) (born 1979) is a professional motocross rider, known for his skills on dirt bikes.
• Mark Jones (rugby union, born 1979) is a Welsh international rugby union player. He played as a winger, a position known for speed and scoring tries.
• Mark Jones (American football) (born 1980) played American football as a wide receiver, catching passes from the quarterback.
• Mark Jones (racing driver) (born 1980) is a British auto racing driver, competing in various car races.

Mark Joneses in Other Fields

Besides sports, people named Mark Jones have also made their mark in entertainment and other areas.

Actors and Filmmakers

• Mark Jones (actor) (1939–2010) was a British actor who appeared in various films and TV shows.
• Mark Jones (filmmaker) (born 1959) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He helps create movies and TV shows from start to finish.
• Mark Lewis Jones (born 1964) is a Welsh actor, known for his roles in many films and television series.

Musicians and Artists

• Mark Jones (musician) (born 1952) is an American visual artist, musician, and poet. He expresses his creativity in many different ways.
• Mark Jones (Wall of Sound) is the founder of Wall of Sound Records, a record label that helps musicians release their music.
• Mark Jones also co-founded Jeepster Records, another record label.

See also

• Marc Jones (disambiguation)
• Marcus Jones (disambiguation)

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