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Jones in 2010, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: Vincent Peter Jones
Place of birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 5 January, 1965
Ethnicity: English, Welsh
Vinnie Jones is a British actor, presenter, and professional footballer. A midfielder, he played for Wealdstone, IFK Holmsund, Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers, and the Wales national team. Since his retirement from football, he has capitalised on his tough image in film, often being typecast as violent criminals and thugs. He played Juggernaut in the film X-Men: The Last Stand .
He is the son of Glenda and Peter Jones. Vinnie qualified to represent Wales via a Welsh grandparent. Vinnie was married to Tanya Terry, until her death, with whom he has two children. Tanya was formerly married to footballer Steve Terry.
Vinnie’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Harris.