Tom Jones
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Tom Jones (born Thomas John Woodward, in Trefforest, Pontypridd in Glamorgan, Wales) is a Welsh singer and actor. Sir Thomas John Woodward OBE, known professionally as Tom Jones, began his career began with a string of top-ten hits in the mid-1960s. He has toured regularly, with appearances in Las Vegas. Jones's voice has been described by Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic as a "full-throated, robust baritone". His performing range has included pop, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel. In 2008, the New York Times called Jones a musical "shape shifter", who could "slide from soulful rasp to pop croon, with a voice as husky as it was pretty". Jones has sold over 100 million records, with 36 Top 40 hits in the UK and 19 in the US, including "It's Not Unusual", "What's New Pussycat", the theme song for the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball, "Green, Green Grass of Home", "Delilah", "She's a Lady", "Kiss" and "Sex Bomb". Jones made his acting debut playing the lead role in the 1979 television film Pleasure Cove. He played himself in Tim Burton's 1996 film Mars Attacks!. In 1970, he received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy nomination for hosting the television series This Is Tom Jones. In 2012, he played a role in an episode of Playhouse Presents. Jones received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966, an MTV Video Music Award in 1989, as well as two Brit Awards: Best British Male in 2000 and the Outstanding Contribution to Music award in 2003. Jones was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998 and knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music in 2005. Jones experienced a resurgence in notability in the 2010s due to his coaching role on the television talent show The Voice UK from 2012 (with the exception of 2016).
Known for
Credits
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
as Theme Song Guy (voice)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
as Tom Jones
The Sound of 007 (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
I Am Ali (2014)
as Self
Agnes Browne (1999)
as Himself
The Sweatbox (2002)
as Self
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century (2026)
as Self
The Jerky Boys (1995)
as Self
Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991)
as Self
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short (2023)
as Self
The Simpsons: America's First Family (2000)
as Self
Under Milk Wood (2014)
as Captain Cat
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987)
as Self
Concert for Diana (2007)
as Self
Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)
as Self
The Coronation Concert (2023)
as Self
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace (2002)
as Self - Performer
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 (2012)
as Self - Performer
Raquel! (1970)
as Self
VH1 Divas 2004 (2004)
as Self
The Queen's Birthday Party (2018)
as Self - Performer
The Special London Bridge Special (1972)
as Himself
A Concert for Heroes (2010)
as Self
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas (2008)
as Self
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018)
as Self
Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001)
as Self
Die Helene Fischer Show - Meine schönsten Momente (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Just a Song and Dance (1987)
Actor
Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes (2011)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live (2007)
as Self
Party in the Park (2001)
as Self
A Salute to Sir Lew Grade (1975)
as Self
Cinderella at the Palace (1978)
as Self
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story (2024)
as Self
Pleasure Cove (1979)
as Raymond Gordon
Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only (2001)
as Self
Red, White and Blues (2003)
as Self
King of the Teds (—)
as Ron
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Music Edition (2004)
as Self
Lynda Carter: Encore! (1980)
as Self
St David's Day at the BBC (2021)
as Self
Jools Holland: My Life in Music (2012)
as Self
Welcome to Rockwell - A Night of Legendary Collaborations (2012)
as Self
Prince and His Songs at the BBC (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
20 Years of the Black Eyed Peas (2018)
Actor
Tom Jones at 80 (2020)
Actor
Tom Jones: In His Prime (2010)
as Self (archive footage)
Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show (2015)
as Self
Singer Presents Burt Bacharach (1971)
as Himself
Die Helene Fischer Show 2016 (2016)
as Self
... Sings Dylan II (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976 (2006)
as Self
Tom Jones and Beverley Knight’s Gospel Christmas (2017)
as Self - Presenter
Stereophonics Live in Cardiff: We'll Keep a Welcome (2022)
as Self
Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones (1999)
as Self
The Ghosts of Oxford Street (1991)
as Gordon Selfridge
Tom Jones: Live at Cardiff Castle (2004)
as Self - Vocals
Tom Jones at the BBC (2010)
Actor
Happy Hour with Olly Murs (2018)
as Self
Euro Disney Noël (1989)
as Self
Isle of Wight Festival 2021 (2021)
as Self
Tom Jones: Live on Soundstage (2017)
Actor
Tom Jones Love Songs (2008)
Actor
This Is Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat (1969-1971) (1971)
Actor
Tom Jones: Sincerely Yours (2004)
as Himself
Tom Jones - BBC Sessions - LSO St Lukes (2009)
as Vocal
Tom Jones – Live At This Moment (1990)
Actor
Tom Jones 40 Smash Hits (2004)
Actor
Tom Jones - Avo Session Basel (2009-11-09) (2009)
Actor
Tom Jones - The Utimate Collection (2000)
Actor
Tom Jones Hilton Special (1966)
as Self
Tom Jones's 1950s: The Decade That Made Me (2016)
as presenter
Tom Jones: What's New Pussycat? - The Greatest Hits (2004)
Actor
Tom Jones and Friends: Live (2000)
as Self
John Farnham & Tom Jones: Together in Concert (2005)
as Self (Vocals)
Tom Jones - Legends in Concert (2004)
Actor
Later ... With Jools Holland : Hootenanny (2015)
as Self
Tom Jones - This Is Tom Jones - Legendary Performers (—)
Actor