Evan Jones is an American actor who has been in films such as '' 8 Mile'', '' Jarhead'', '' Gangster Squad'', '' The Book of Eli'', '' Glory Road'', and ''

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''. Jones was a cast member of the television series '' October Road'' and has made guest appearances in series including '' Brothers & Sisters'', and ''

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''.

Life and career

Jones made his debut acting on the TV movie ''On the Line'', which premiered in 1998. This was followed by minor roles in several TV series, such as those in ''Pacific Blue'', ''Felicity'', and '' Walker, Texas Ranger''. He voiced several characters on the animated series ''

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'', before he landed guest spots on ''The District'' and '' ER''. He later got a recurring role in ''Going to California'', and soon appeared on the series ''The Guardian''. In 2002, he was cast in the horror film '' Wishcraft'', which was followed by one of his major roles in the business. Jones got the part of Cheddar Bob in

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’s movie '' 8 Mile''. Jones was later seen on an episode of ''

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'', as well as in the TV movie ''The Book of Ruth''. In 2004, he worked on the films ''

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'', starring Bernie Mac, and on ''The Last Shot'' starring

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, Matthew Broderick, Tony Shalhoub and

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. In 2005, Jones became even more known for portraying Pfc. Dave Fowler in the movie ''Jarhead'', which features Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx.Jarhead - Decatur Public Library (northtexaslibraries.org)
/ref> His next project became taking on the role of basketball coach Moe Iba on the film '' Glory Road''. From 2007 to 2008, Jones joined the cast of the

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drama series '' October Road'', getting the role of Ikey. Other films that the actor has appeared in include the war drama ''

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'', as well as the romance film '' Lucky You''. In 2007, Jones worked on the family film ''

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'', and was seen on the drama '' Touching Home'' the next year.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Evan Living people 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Texas 20th-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors Year of birth missing (living people)