Doug Jones
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Biography:
Born on May 24, 1960, Doug Jones is an exceptionally talented American actor with a unique knack for portraying non-human creatures. Known for his incredible contortionist and mime artist skills, he often transforms into these fascinating characters through the magic of heavy makeup and visual effects.
Jones has enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. Their partnership began with "Mimic" in 1997, and continued through iconic films like "Hellboy" (2004), "Pan's Labyrinth" (2006), "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (2008), "Crimson Peak" (2015), and "The Shape of Water" (2017).
This versatile actor has also showcased his talents in various other films. In 1993, he played a role in the classic family comedy "Hocus Pocus," which he reprised in its 2022 sequel. Other notable works include "Tank Girl" (1995), "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (2005), "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" (2007), "Absentia" (2011), and "Ouija: Origin of Evil" (2016).
Between 2013 and 2015, Jones starred in the science fiction series "Falling Skies." He also appeared in Guillermo del Toro's horror series "The Strain" from 2014 to 2016. From 2017 to 2024, he portrayed Saru, a key character in the science fiction series "Star Trek: Discovery." Then, from 2019 to 2023, Jones played Baron Afanas in the vampire comedy show "What We Do in the Shadows," both with and without creature makeup.
From his early beginnings until today, Doug Jones' incredible acting prowess continues to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression on the film industry.
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