Andy Jones (comedian)
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Andrew Jordan Jones is a Canadian
comedian, and a former member of CODCO
.
Andy Jones was born in St. John’s
, Newfoundland and Labrador
. He is the brother of comedienne Cathy Jones and filmmaker Michael Jones.
Jones wrote for one season of The Kids in the Hall
, and played a small role in their film Brain Candy
.
Jones also starred in, co-wrote, and co-directed the 1986 feature film The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
.
Jones played "Phonse" and starred with William Hurt in the 2001 film "Rare Birds".
Since 1983 he has written, starred in and toured 5 one-man comedy shows.
In July of 2006 he opened an exhibit at "THE ROOMS" museum in St. John's called "The Spirit in the House". A part of the "Intangible Evidence" exhibit.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
comedian, and a former member of CODCO
CODCO
CODCO was a Canadian comedy troupe from Newfoundland, best known for a sketch comedy series which aired on CBC Television from 1987 to 1992....
.
Andy Jones was born in St. John’s
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. He is the brother of comedienne Cathy Jones and filmmaker Michael Jones.
Jones wrote for one season of The Kids in the Hall
The Kids in the Hall
The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. Their eponymous television show ran from 1988 to 1994 on CBC in Canada, and 1989 to 1995 on CBS and HBO in the United States...
, and played a small role in their film Brain Candy
Brain Candy
Brain Candy is a feature film by The Kids in the Hall, a Canadian comedy troupe. Directed by Kelly Makin, filmed in Toronto, and released in 1996, it followed the five season run of their television series, which had been successful in both Canada and the United States.The five man team plays all...
.
Jones also starred in, co-wrote, and co-directed the 1986 feature film The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood is a surreal Canadian comedy film, released in 1986. The film was directed by Andy Jones and written by Andy and Mike Jones, with the collaboration of a number of workshop participants...
.
Jones played "Phonse" and starred with William Hurt in the 2001 film "Rare Birds".
Since 1983 he has written, starred in and toured 5 one-man comedy shows.
In July of 2006 he opened an exhibit at "THE ROOMS" museum in St. John's called "The Spirit in the House". A part of the "Intangible Evidence" exhibit.