Vinnie Jones

Birth Name:

Vincent Peter Jones

Birth Place:

Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Was nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award and Fright Meter Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 2008 film "The Midnight Meat Train․"
Won an Alan J․ Bailey Award at the Action on Film International Film Festival for his role in "Strength and Honour" in 2008
Won two Empire Awards, one for Best Debut for "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" in 1999 and one for Best British Actor for "Snatch" in 2001
Convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage against a neighbor in 1997
Jones' 13-year long football career began with the Alliance Premier League in 1984
Quote: "(On his fame): "I always used to joke about being the people's champion, but I really think I am․""
Known for collaborating with director Guy Ritchie on the films "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch․"
Known for portraying aggressive and violent criminals
Best known for his role as Bullet-Tooth Tony in "Snatch" and as Big Chris in "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels․"
Published the autobiography "Vinnie: The Autobiography" in 1998

1999Empire Award - Best Debut:Winner
2001Empire Award - Best British Actor:Winner
2008Alan J. Bailey Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
2008Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2009Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2011Irina Palm - Worst British Supporting Actor:Nominated
2020IBFF Award - Best Stunt Preforming Actors(Unisex):Winner
2020Outstanding Achievement - Best Actor:Winner
2021Festival Award - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
2021Festival Award - Best Supporting Actor of the Year:Nominated
2021Jury Prize - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
2022Best Actor - Best Actor:Winner

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