Richard T. Jones is an American actor born on January 16, 1972, in Kobe, Japan.
He is the son of Clarence Jones, a former major league first baseman-outfielder and hitting coach.
Jones attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, and graduated from Tuskegee University in Alabama.
He has worked extensively in both film and television productions since the early 1990s.
Jones’ television roles include Ally McBeal, Judging Amy, CSI: Miami, Girlfriends, Grey’s Anatomy, Hawaii Five-0, Narcos and Criminal Minds.
Since 2018, he has played Sergeant Wade Grey on the ABC police drama, The Rookie. His film roles include The Wood, Why Did I Get Married?, Why Did I Get Married Too? and Godzilla.
Net worth
Jones has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
He accumulated his net worth primarily through his successful acting career spanning over 30 years.
He has over 100 acting credits in both film and television, including notable film roles in The Wood, Why Did I Get Married?, Why Did I Get Married Too? and Godzilla.
On television, he has had starring roles in series like Judging Amy, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and currently stars in The Rookie since 2018.
He has also had recurring roles in popular shows such as Santa Clarita Diet, Criminal Minds, Narcos and more.
Jones began his acting career in the early 1990s and has steadily worked in the industry since then, allowing him to accumulate wealth over an extended period.
While specific details of his earnings per project are not public, his extensive filmography and longevity in the business have enabled him to build a multi-million dollar net worth as a successful character actor in Hollywood.
Career
Jones has had a long and successful career in both film and television.
He graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, and later attended Tuskegee University in Alabama.
Jones began his acting career in the early 1990s, with early roles in TV series such as Ally McBeal, Judging Amy and CSI: Miami.
He has also appeared in numerous films, including The Wood, Why Did I Get Married?, Why Did I Get Married Too? and Godzilla.
In television, Jones has had recurring roles in popular shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Hawaii Five-0, Narcos and Criminal Minds. Since 2018, he has played Sergeant Wade Grey on the ABC police drama, The Rookie.
Jones has also worked as a producer and writer, with credits including Cursed Angel, Fantasy Football and Round of Your Life.
Awards and accolades
Jones has received recognition for his work in the entertainment industry. He has won two NAACP Image Awards for his work in television.
He won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Judging Amy in 2001 and Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Rookie in 2020.
Jones has also been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards for his work in film.
He was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Why Did I Get Married? in 2008 and for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Why Did I Get Married Too? in 2011.
Personal life
Jones has been married to Nancy Jones since 1996.
They have four children together, daughters Aubrey and Sydney, an older son named Elijah and a younger son whose name has not been publicly disclosed.
In recent social media posts in October 2023, Jones referred to another woman named Kristy as his “wife”. This raised questions among fans about his marriage to Nancy.
However, as of March 2021, Nancy Jones had filed for divorce from Jones in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The divorce proceedings are still pending, with a child support hearing scheduled for December 1, 2023, and a status hearing on the divorce petition set for January 25, 2024.