Portrait of Evan Jones

Evan Jones

Bio: Evan Jones (29 December 1927 – 18 April 2023) was an influential Jamaican playwright, poet and novelist. He is best known for his screenplay for Wake in Fright (1971), a Palme d'Or nominated, 2009 Cannes Classic championed by Martin Scorsese; it is one of only two films to ever be screened twice at the festival
Born: Thu, Dec 29 1927
Birthplace: Hector's River, Portland, Jamaica

Death: Tue, Apr 18 2023
Evan Jones is 95 years old
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Poster of A Show of Force
A Show of Force
Evan Jones was 62 in A Show of Force as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1990
Poster of Kangaroo
Kangaroo
Evan Jones was 58 in Kangaroo as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1986
Poster of Champions
Champions
Evan Jones was 56 in Champions as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1984
Poster of The Killing of Angel Street
The Killing of Angel Street
Evan Jones was 53 in The Killing of Angel Street as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1981
Poster of Escape to Victory
Escape to Victory
Evan Jones was 53 in Escape to Victory as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1981
Poster of Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Evan Jones was 49 in Rehearsal as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1977
Poster of The Man with the Power
The Man with the Power
Evan Jones was 48 in The Man with the Power as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1976
Poster of Night Watch
Night Watch
Evan Jones was 45 in Night Watch as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of Wake in Fright
Wake in Fright
Evan Jones was 43 in Wake in Fright as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1971
Poster of Two Gentlemen Sharing
Two Gentlemen Sharing
Evan Jones was 41 in Two Gentlemen Sharing as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of Funeral in Berlin
Funeral in Berlin
Evan Jones was 38 in Funeral in Berlin as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1966
Poster of Modesty Blaise
Modesty Blaise
Evan Jones was 38 in Modesty Blaise as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1966
Poster of Old Man's Fancy
Old Man's Fancy
Evan Jones was 37 in Old Man's Fancy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of King and Country
King and Country
Evan Jones was 36 in King and Country as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1964
Poster of The Madhouse on Castle Street
The Madhouse on Castle Street
Evan Jones was 35 in The Madhouse on Castle Street as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1963
Poster of The Damned
The Damned
Evan Jones was 34 in The Damned as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1962
Poster of Eva
Eva
Evan Jones was 34 in Eva as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1962

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Fight Against Slavery
The Fight Against Slavery
Evan Jones was 47+ in The Fight Against Slavery as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 19 1975