Early Life and Education of Tommy Lee Jones: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Tommy Lee Jones. A timeline of key moments.
Tommy Lee Jones is a highly acclaimed American actor recognized for his versatile performances in film and television. He has garnered significant recognition for his work, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. His career spans decades, and he is known for his stoic demeanor and compelling portrayals of complex characters in a wide range of genres.
1926: Birth of Clyde C. Jones
In 1926, Clyde C. Jones, Tommy Lee Jones's father, was born. He later worked as a cowboy and oil field worker.
1928: Birth of Lucille Marie Jones
In 1928, Lucille Marie Scott, Tommy Lee Jones's mother, was born. She later became a police officer, school teacher, and beauty shop owner.
September 15, 1946: Tommy Lee Jones Born
On September 15, 1946, Tommy Lee Jones was born. He is an American actor who has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
1965: Played Football for Harvard Crimson
From 1965, Tommy Lee Jones played guard on the Harvard Crimson football team, marking the beginning of his athletic involvement at the college level.
1965: Entered Harvard College
In 1965, Tommy Lee Jones entered Harvard College on need-based aid, marking the beginning of his higher education.
1968: Member of Undefeated Harvard Football Team
In 1968, Tommy Lee Jones was a member of Harvard's undefeated football team, and played in the memorable Harvard vs. Yale game.
1969: Broadway Debut
After graduating from Harvard in 1969, Tommy Lee Jones moved to New York City and made his Broadway debut in A Patriot for Me.
1969: Graduated from Harvard
In 1969, Tommy Lee Jones graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, majoring in English literature.
1970: First Film Role in Love Story
In 1970, Tommy Lee Jones landed his first film role, playing a Harvard student in Love Story.
1971: Married Kate Lardner
In 1971, Tommy Lee Jones married Kate Lardner, the niece of screenwriter and journalist Ring Lardner Jr.
1978: Divorced Kate Lardner
In 1978, Tommy Lee Jones divorced Kate Lardner, his first wife.
2000: Gave nominating speech for Al Gore
At the 2000 Democratic National Convention, Tommy Lee Jones gave the nominating speech for his former college roommate, Al Gore, as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States.
March 19, 2001: Married Dawn Laurel
On March 19, 2001, Tommy Lee Jones married his third wife, Dawn Laurel.
2011: Appeared in Japanese Public Service Announcements
In 2011, Tommy Lee Jones appeared in public service announcements on Japanese television to remember those lost in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
