Orlando Jones
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Born Name:
Orlando Jones
Born Date: April 10, 1968
Born Place: Mobile, Alabama
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Occupations: Comedian, actor, writer, producer
Brief Biography: Orlando Jones is known for his versatile roles in television and film, as well as his work in emerging technology. He first gained prominence as an original cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv and later became widely recognized as the 7 Up spokesman from 1999 to 2002.
Early Life and Career:
Education: Moved to South Carolina as a teen, graduating from Mauldin High School in 1985 before attending the College of Charleston.
Writing Start: He began his career in entertainment as a writer, working on A Different World (1987), Roc, and co-producing The Sinbad Show.
Production: Early in his career, he formed Homeboy's Productions and Advertising with comedian Michael Fechter.
Acting and Television Roles:
MADtv (1995–1997): Served as both a writer and cast member for two seasons, performing celebrity impressions.
7 Up Spokesman (1999–2002): Gained national attention through a popular commercial campaign.
Sleepy Hollow (2013): Played Captain Frank Irving in the Fox series.
American Gods (2017–2019): Portrayed the African god Anansi (Mr. Nancy).Recent Roles: Appeared in LA's Finest (2020), Abbott Elementary (2022–2023), and The Family Business: New Orleans (2025).
Filmography: Jones has appeared in a wide range of films.
Technology and Business:
Jones is the founder of Legion of Creatives and has been heavily involved in virtual reality, blockchain, and AI, even receiving a Virtual Reality Emmy in 2015.
Born Date: April 10, 1968
Born Place: Mobile, Alabama
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Comedian, actor, writer, producer
Brief Biography: Orlando Jones is known for his versatile roles in television and film, as well as his work in emerging technology. He first gained prominence as an original cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv and later became widely recognized as the 7 Up spokesman from 1999 to 2002.
Early Life and Career:
Education: Moved to South Carolina as a teen, graduating from Mauldin High School in 1985 before attending the College of Charleston.
Writing Start: He began his career in entertainment as a writer, working on A Different World (1987), Roc, and co-producing The Sinbad Show.
Production: Early in his career, he formed Homeboy's Productions and Advertising with comedian Michael Fechter.
Acting and Television Roles:
MADtv (1995–1997): Served as both a writer and cast member for two seasons, performing celebrity impressions.
7 Up Spokesman (1999–2002): Gained national attention through a popular commercial campaign.
Sleepy Hollow (2013): Played Captain Frank Irving in the Fox series.
American Gods (2017–2019): Portrayed the African god Anansi (Mr. Nancy).Recent Roles: Appeared in LA's Finest (2020), Abbott Elementary (2022–2023), and The Family Business: New Orleans (2025).
Filmography: Jones has appeared in a wide range of films.
Technology and Business:
Jones is the founder of Legion of Creatives and has been heavily involved in virtual reality, blockchain, and AI, even receiving a Virtual Reality Emmy in 2015.