Vinnie Jones Biography

Fast Facts

• 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