Orlando Jones

Orlando Jones is a celebrated popular stand-up artist and also an actor. He is one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy series named MAD TV. As of now, he is a 53-year-old married guy and a very successful character actor and comedian.

Well, how well do you know about Orlando Jones? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Orlando Jones’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography, and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Orlando Jones to date.

Biography and Early Life

Orlando Jones is an avid actor and marvelous comedy artist who was born to his parents in Mobile, Alabama, U.S., on April 10, 1968. None of his parents’ names is known to the public, but his father is rumored to be a professional basketball player of his time. Orlando started acting way early. He had once been a werewolf in a haunted house to help raise money.

He then proceeded to move to Mauldin and Later on, along with the famous comedian Michael Fechter started a production house in the name of Homeboy’s productions and advertising. They together went on to live many success stories, one of which is a commercial for McDonald’s along with the famous basketball player Michael Jordan. This ad was for the special sandwich by McDonald’s that was named after Michael Jordan as McJordan.

His first Hollywood consignment was to write for A different world, an NBC comedy show. He was also featured for a short span on season number 5 of the show. He also authored the Roc , a series of the Fox and co-produced the Sindbad Show. Herman’s head, a sitcom by FOX, also had a short appearance of Orlando Jones.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Orlando Jones in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Orlando Jones’s age is 53 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 10 April 1968. Though, he is 6′ 00″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 176 lbs in Pound and 80 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Orlando Jones moved to Mauldin, wherein he finished his high school in the Mauldin High School. He later took admission to the College of Charleston, situated in South Carolina. He is said to have left his degree incomplete and left the college to pursue his career in acting and comedy.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Orlando Jones is happily married to Jacqueline Staph, who was once famous as a model. The couple is blessed with a lovely daughter named Frances Jones. Orlando Jones jokingly commented that someone should kill Governor of Alaska and Vice Presidential candidate (then) Sarah Palin. This was in the year 2011’s October and had led to a controversy then. Later, Orlando Jones apologized for his misconduct.

Is Orlando Jones gay?

Famous stand-up comedian Orlando Jones is not at all gay and has tied the knot with a woman of his choice, Jacqueline Staph. The couple is enjoying their life very happily and privately in the United States itself and they are blessed with a child Frances Jones

Professional Career

He was the host for the 1994 music series Sound FX by Fox. He later proceeded to play one of the original nine members of the cast of MAD TV. He did not continue on MAD TV beyond just two seasons in pursuits of his dreams in filming career but made an appearance on the 200th episode of MAD TV. Orlando Jones is best remembered for his appearance as the spokesperson in 7 Up, but he also has many other television appearances to his name.

He also was a host for the HBO First Look in the year 2000 and was gifted with his special show, The Orlando Jones Show on FX. Some of the shows he appeared on are:- The Bernie Mac Show, Girlfriends, The Evidence, Everybody Hates Chris, New Amsterdam, Wild’ N Out, Crash Course by ABC, Moving the Chains, Sleepy Hollow, American Gods, etc. The first movie of Orlando Jones was In Harm’s Way that was released in the year 1991.

Some of the movies blessed with Orlando Jones’s acting are:- Sour Grapes, Mike Judge’s office space, Woo, Liberty Heights, magnolia, New Jersey Tumpikes, Bedazzled, The Replacements, From Dusk till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter, Double Take, Evolution, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, The Time Machine, Runaway Jury, etc. He also has tried his hand at voice acting where he appeared in the Yuletide in the ‘hood, King of the Hill, Father of the Pride, halo 2, L. A. Rush, etc.

Awards

– Black Reel (nominee) 2017 for outstanding supporting actor, TV movie or limited series

– Black Reel (nominee) 2017 for an outstanding guest performer in drama series

– Vision Award (nominee) 2018 for best performance in the drama, etc.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Orlando Jones in 2021

As of 2021, Orlando’s net worth is concerned, it is estimated to be $6 million. He makes most of his worth by acting and sketch comedy. He has a remarkable career, and He has excelled in every field. He has been focusing on his career to date.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

– Orlando Jones has numbered some of his days with aspiring actors but has evolved to be better once he got the chance to become a scriptwriter.

– He is named after his father’s favorite player, Orlando Cepeda.

– He played football as a teenager.

Orlando Jones is an exceptional actor and comedian who continues to roll out golden chapters to date. He has brilliant skills of sketch comedy, and he does it very well. He had a remarkable career till now. From the beginning onwards, he had a great sign of success.