Tommy Lee Jones
Birth Name:
Tommy Lee Jones
Birth Place:
San Saba, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 2003, won a Golden Boot Award, an honor that recognizes those who have made significant contributions the Western genre in television and movies
- Received the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2012 for his work as a director
- Sits on the Board of Directors for his high school alma mater St․ Mark's School of Texas
- Graduated from Harvard cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1969
- Graduated from St․ Mark's School of Texas
- Made his Broadway debut in "A Patriot for Me" in 1969
- Quote: "It's no mean calling to bring fun into the afternoons of large numbers of people․ That too is part of my job, and I'm happy to serve when called on․"
- Has played such real-life historical figures as Thaddeus Stevens, Howard Hughes, Gary Gilmore, Ty Cobb, Oliver Lynn and Clay Shaw
- Often plays hard-edged, gritty characters and delivers their sarcastic lines in a deadpan manner
- Became the spokesperson for brewing company Suntory in 2006
- Didn't take a single acting class before embarking on his career as an actor and director
- His college roommate at Harvard was future Vice-President Al Gore
- Is a cattle rancher in his spare time, owning two ranches in Texas
- Is such an avid polo player that he owns a house in a polo country club in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Awards
- 1981Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Winner
- 1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
- 1990Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 1990Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film:Winner
- 1992Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1992DFWFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 1993ACCA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1993BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1993KCFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 1993LAFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 1993NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1994Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
- 1994BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1994CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1994Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 1994MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Duo:Winner
- 1994NSFC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1994SEFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 1995CableACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1995CFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 1995MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Nominated
- 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1996Lone Star Film & Television Award - Best TV Actor:Winner
- 1996Lone Star Film & Television Award - Best TV Director:Winner
- 1996MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Nominated
- 1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Sci-Fi:Nominated
- 1998MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Duo:Nominated
- 1998OFTA Film Award - Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Actor:Nominated
- 1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Duo - Action/Adventure:Nominated
- 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Suspense:Nominated
- 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Action Team (Internet Only):Nominated
- 2004Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2005Best ActorWinner
- 2005Palme d'OrNominated
- 2005Grand PrixWinner
- 2005Satellite Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:Nominated
- 2006Independent Spirit Award - Best Feature:Nominated
- 2006Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
- 2006Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
- 2007EDA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2007Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
- 2007DFWFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2007DFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2007Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2007ICP Award - Best Supporting Performance:Nominated
- 2007NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
- 2007SDFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2007Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:Nominated
- 2007SLFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2007SLFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2007VVFP Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2008Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2008Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2008BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2008Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
- 2008Gold Derby Film Award - Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2008Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2008ICS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2008INOCA - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2008IOMA - Best Actor (Miglior attore protagonista):Nominated
- 2008ALFS Award - Actor of the Year:Nominated
- 2009IOFCP Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2010Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2011EDA Special Mention Award - Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest:Nominated
- 2011Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor:Nominated
- 2011Scream Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
- 2012ACCA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2012BFCC Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2012BOFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012DFWFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012DFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012IFJA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012ICP Award - Best Supporting Performance:Nominated
- 2012Sierra Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012NFCS Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2012NFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012NYFCO Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012PFCS Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2012Prism Award - Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2012SFFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2012SEFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2012SEFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012SLFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012TFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012VVFP Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012WAFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013Movies for Grownups Award - Best Grownup Love Story:Nominated
- 2013Movies for Grownups Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
- 2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2013EDA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013COFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
- 2013Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013DFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award - Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2013Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2013HFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2013IFC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2013IOMA - Best Supporting Actor (Miglior attore non protagonista):Nominated
- 2013Jupiter Award - Best International Actor:Winner
- 2013ALFS Award - Supporting Actor of the Year:Nominated
- 2013NSFC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013NTFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2013OFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2013OFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013VFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2014Palme d'OrNominated
- 2014PFCS Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 2014WFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2015Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2015Audience Award - Best Feature Film:Winner
- 2015Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia CinemaNominated
- 2019National Film and Television Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2026C&I Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated