Toby Jones Bio | Wiki
Toby Jones ( Full Name: Tobias Edward Heslewood Jones) is a preeminent English actor. He made his film debut in 1992 in Sally Potter’s period drama Orlando. Furthermore, Toby appeared in minor roles in films such as Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005), Finding Neverland (2005), Ever After (1998), Les Misérables (1998), and Naked (1993).
Additionally, he has worked as a character actor in films such as the war drama Journey’s End (2017), the war comedy Dad’s Army (2016), the psychological drama Berberian Sound Studio (2012), Simon Curtis’ My Week with Marilyn (2011), the Cold War spy thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Ron Howard’s political drama Frost/Nixon (2008), Oliver Stone’s political satire W. (2008), John Curran’s drama The Painted Veil (2006), and Michael Apted’s biographical drama Amazing Grace (2006).
Moreover, Toby is also known for his vocal performances as Owl in Disney’s Christopher Robin (2018), Aristides Silk in The Adventures of Tintin (2011), and Dobby the House elf in the Harry Potter films (2002–2011). He is also known for his performances in blockbuster franchises such as Arnim Zola in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and Claudius Templesmith in The Hunger Games (2012) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013).
Toby is also known for Mr. Eversoll in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and for voicing the character in the Disney+ television series What If…? (2021). His television credits include Wayward Pines (2015–2016), the MCU’s Agent Carter (2015), Julian Fellowes’s Titanic miniseries (2012), and Doctor Who (2010). In “The Lying Detective”, an episode of the BBC crime drama Sherlock, he portrayed Culverton Smith in 2017. Toby is also known for his work in the theatre. In 2001, he made his stage debut in the comedy play The Play What I Wrote which played on Broadway and in the West End.
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Toby Jones Age
He was born on September 7, 1966, in Hammersmith, London, England. Toby is 56 years old.
Toby Jones Height
He is a man of below-average stature. Toby stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches which is approximately 1.65m.
Toby Jones Family
He was born to Freddie Jones and Jennifer Jones (née Heslewood) in Hammersmith, London, England. Freddie was an English actor who had an extensive career in cinema, theatre, and television productions for almost sixty years. He was best known for originating the role of Sir in The Dresser in theatre. On the other hand, Jennifer was also an actor by profession. Besides, Toby has twain brothers named Casper, also an actor, and Rupert, a director.
Toby Jones Wife
He is a married man. Toby is blissfully hitched to his longtime girlfriend named Karen. He said on The Graham Norton Show that they were together for 25 years prior to their marriage in 2015. As a couple, they commemorate 7 years anniversary and are blessed with two daughters.
Toby Jones Education
In the 1980s, he went to Christ Church Cathedral School and Abingdon School in Oxfordshire. Later, Toby matriculated at the University of Manchester in 1986 and studied drama up to 1989. He also enrolled at L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris from 1989 to 1991.
Toby Jones Actor | Movies
Since his first acting role in the 1992 film Orlando, he has appeared in more than twenty films. Toby voiced Dobby in two Harry Potter films: The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) and Chamber of Secrets (2002). Furthermore, he portrayed Truman Capote in 2006 in the biopic Infamous. In the HBO television film The Girl, Toby also portrayed film director Alfred Hitchcock. He appeared as Kotris in the Big Finish Productions series’ Dark Eyes (audio drama) and as the Dream Lord in the 2010 episode “Amy’s Choice”, of Doctor Who. In the film Dad’s Army, released in February 2016, Toby plays Captain Mainwaring.
Toby Jones Dobby | Harry Potter
In the Harry Potter films (2002–2011), he is known for his vocal performances as Dobby the House elf. Toby voiced Dobby in two Harry Potter films, The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010), and Chamber of Secrets (2002).
Toby Jones Captain America
He portrayed Arnim Zola in the 2011 American superhero film, Captain America: The First Avenger. On July 19, 2011, the film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre and was released in the United States on July 22, 2011. Furthermore, Captain America: The First Avenger stars an ensemble cast including Stanley Tucci, Derek Luke, Neal McDonough, Dominic Cooper, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris Evans. Additionally, Tobyreprised his role in the sequel Captain America: The Winter Soldier three years later.
Toby Jones Hunger Games
He played Claudius Templesmith in The Hunger Games (2012) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013). On March 21, 2012, the 2012 American dystopian action film was released in some European countries. Subsequently, it was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on March 23, 2012. Furthermore, The Hunger Games stars an ensemble cast including Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, and Jennifer Lawrence.
Toby Jones Movies And TV Shows
Filmography
Film
- Orlando (1992) as Valet
- Naked (1993) as Man at tea bar
- Dropping the Baby (1993) as Babyman
- Triphony (1994) as Man at Fire
- Numbertime Time (1997) as Tim
- Cousin Bette (1998) as Man in Café des Artistes
- Empire of Light (2022) as Norman
- The Wonder (2022) as Dr. McBrearty
- A Moral Man (2022) as Philip
- A Boy Called Christmas (2021) as Father Topo
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) as Sir William Ingram
- Infinite (2021) as Bryan Porter
Television
- Lovejoy (1993) as Sgt. Protheroe
- Performance (1995) as Wart
- Death of a Salesman (1996) as Waiter
- Out of Hours (1998) as Martin Styles
- The English (2022) as Sebold Cusk
- My Grandparents’ War (2022) as Himself / presenter
- Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) as Himself
- Danny Boy (2021) as Phil Shiner
- Cadfael (1994) as Griffin
Toby Jones Syndrome | Disability | Noonan Syndrome
He has a rare genetic disorder that his doctors have not been able to diagnose. Toby suffers from fluid in his brain, a serious heart defect, and frequent seizures. Furthermore, he has been in the hospital for more than seven days with breathing problems.
Toby Jones Net Worth
Having been working in the acting field for three decades now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Toby’s net worth to be $32,223,332.
How Tall Is Toby Jones
He is a man of below-average stature who stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches which is approximately 1.65m.
How Old Is Toby Jones
He is 56 years old. Toby was born on September 7, 1966, in Hammersmith, London, England. Thus, he relishes and commemorates his birthday on September 7 each and every year.