Parnelli Jones

Parnelli Jones

  • Birthday: 8/12/1933
  • Place of birth: Texarkana, Arkansas, USA
  • Fame for: Acting

Biography

Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).

Filmography

Checkered Flag or Crash
Release date: 5/21/1977

Checkered Flag or Crash

Role(s): Self

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The Racing Scene
Release date: 1/1/1969

The Racing Scene

Role(s): Self

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Rapid Response
Release date: 9/6/2019

Rapid Response

Role(s): Self

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Gone in 60 Seconds
Release date: 7/28/1974

Gone in 60 Seconds

Role(s): Parnelli Jones

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Telescope
Release date: 7/1/1963

Telescope

Role(s): Self

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