Davy Jones (musician)
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For the jazz musician, see David Jones (jazz musician). For the solo rock artist, see David Bowie.
David Thomas Jones (30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012) was an English actor and singer. Best known as a member of the band The Monkees and a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), Jones was considered a teen idol.[1][2]
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Born | David Thomas Jones (1945-12-30)30 December 1945 Openshaw, Manchester England |
Died | 29 February 2012(2012-02-29) (aged 66) Stuart, Florida, U.S. |
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Years active | 1961–2012 |
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Website | davyjones |
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Aside from his work on The Monkees TV show, Jones's acting credits include a Tony-nominated performance as the Artful Dodger in the original London and Broadway productions of Oliver! and a guest-starring role in a hallmark episode of The Brady Bunch television show and a later reprised parody film.