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He achieved international recognition as a film actor after appearing in such Hollywood films as Clint Eastwood 's Firefox (1982) and David Lynch 's The Elephant Man (1980), Dune (1984) and Wild at Heart (1990). Arguably one of his most endearing roles was the frequently drunk reporter "Orlando" in Federico Fellini 's The Ship Sails On (1983).
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In theatre, he was best known for originating the role of Sir in The Dresser; in film, he was best known for his role as the showman Bytes in The Elephant Man (1980); and in television, he was best known for playing Sandy Thomas in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2005 to 2018. Early life.
YearTitleRoleNotes1960Androcles and the LionChristian2 episodes1963CraigEpisode: "Pay by Results"1963The VictoriansMaltbyEpisode: "The Ticket-of-Leave Man"1963MaupassantBoisselEpisode: "The Inheritance"4 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Firestarter. 1984 1h 54m R. 6.1 (37K) Rate. 50 Metascore. A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telepathic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic. Director Mark L. Lester Stars Drew Barrymore David Keith Freddie Jones. 10/10. 2. The Elephant Man. 1980 2h 4m PG. 8.2 (261K) Rate.
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Jul 9, 2019 · Freddie Jones was an English character actor. Jones was born in the town of Longton in the city of Stoke-on-Trent. He became an actor after ten years of working as a laboratory assistant with a firm making ceramic products, when his hobby of acting took over.
Jul 11, 2019 · Freddie Jones: 5 great performances. Remembering some of the greatest performances by the British character actor, who has died at the age of 91. 11 July 2019. The Elephant Man (1980) By David Parkinson. Lists. Freddie Jones was one of a kind. The Stoke born actor and father of Toby Jones, who has died at the age of 91, was best known in his ...
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