X
Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
Carolyn Jones Biography
Birth Name:
Carolyn Sue Jones
Birth Place:
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- When she was just starting out, she worked as a disc jockey when acting jobs were unavailable
- Was discovered while studying acting at Pasadena Playhouse
- Made her television debut in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
- Cast in From Here to Eternity but had to bow out due to illness; the part went to Donna Reed
- Was Oscar nominated for her role in The Bachelor Party (1957) despite being on-screen for only five minutes
- In 1964, she took on her most famous role as Morticia Addams on The Addams Family
- Joined the cast of the CBS soap Capitol in 1982, but was diagnosed with colon cancer soon after and played most of her scenes in a wheelchair
Awards
- 1964Golden Globe-Actress in a Television Series: nominated
- 1958Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actress: winner
- 1957Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
Relationships
- Herbert S. Greene -- Ex-husband
- Julius Jones -- Father
- Peter Bailey-Britton -- Husband
- Jeannette Jones -- Mother
- Bette Moriarty -- Sister