Dean Jones

Birth Name:

Dean Carroll Jones

Birth Place:

Decatur, Alabama, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Music department

During the Korean War, he served in the Naval Air Corps
Founded the Christian Rescue Committee in 1998 to aid people who have been persecuted because of their faith
Was nominated for a Gold Laurel award for Top Male New Personality in 1959
Attended Wilmore, Ky․'s, Asbury University and received an honorary degree in 2002
After leaving the military, he began working at the Bird Cage Theater in Buena Park, Calif
In high school, he hosted a radio show called "Dean Jones Sings․"
Best known for his work in Disney films, playing Jim in "The Love Bug" and Zeke Kelso in "That Darn Cat!"
His autobiography, "Under Running Laughter," was published in 1982

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