Church of England priest, schools organiser in Wales
Father of actress Gemma Jones and actor Nicholas Jones.
Graduated from RADA.
An Associate Member of RADA.
Stalwart British character player of the classical stage screen and TV.
Son of William Thomas Jones and Eleanor (Doughty) Jones who disapproved of his choice of profession; educated at Polytechnic Secondary School.
Studied for the stage the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and won RADAs gold medal in 1932.
Both he and children Nicholas and Gemma worked at the Royal Shakespeare Festival.
Played the piano.
Serving in the Army during WWII, he spent his service in an army concert party called Stars in Battle Dress and was accompanied on the tours by his wife, Irene Isaac, known to everyone as Robin.
Retired at the age of 90, and lived at home for his last seven years with his daughter Gemma and Hatty, his cat. (His wife Robin predeceased him.).
His father was a Welsh-speaking lead miner.
Long-standing member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
