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Doug Jones

Doug Jones (born May 24, 1960) is an American actor, contortionist, and mime artist. He is best known for performing in character roles, often portraying non-human creatures, usually via heavy make-up and visual effects. He has most notably collaborated with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, appearing in the films Mimic (1997), Hellboy (2004), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), Crimson Peak (2015), and The Shape of Water (2017). Jones has also had roles in other films, including Hocus Pocus (1993) and its sequel (2022), Tank Girl (1995), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Absentia (2011), Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), and The Bye Bye Man (2017). He has appeared in the science fiction series Falling Skies (2013-15) and del Toro's horror series The Strain (2014-16). From 2017 to 2024, he portrayed Saru in the science fiction series Star Trek: Discovery. From 2019 to 2023, he portrayed Baron Afanas in the vampire comedy show What We Do in the Shadows, appearing both with and without creature makeup. Description above from the Wikipedia article Doug Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

May 24, 1960 (66 years old)
20
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5
TV Shows
1992–2022
Career
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Known For

Star Trek: Discovery
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Star Trek: Discovery
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Falling Skies
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Falling Skies
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Men in Black II
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Men in Black II
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The Butterfly Circus
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The Butterfly Circus
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Batman Returns
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Batman Returns
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Pan's Labyrinth
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Pan's Labyrinth
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Filmography

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Men in Black II
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Men in Black II
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The Butterfly Circus
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The Butterfly Circus
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Batman Returns
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Batman Returns
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Pan's Labyrinth
78
Pan's Labyrinth
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Legion
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Legion
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The Shape of Water
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The Shape of Water
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TV Shows

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Star Trek: Discovery
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Star Trek: Discovery
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Falling Skies
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Falling Skies
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Automata
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Automata
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Angel of Death
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Angel of Death
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Dragon Age: Redemption
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Dragon Age: Redemption
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Videos

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The Many Messages Within 'The Shape of Water' 02:40
The Many Messages Within 'The Shape of Water'
Guillermo del Toro and "The Shape of Water' Cast Explain the Film's Origins 03:49
Guillermo del Toro and "The Shape of Water' Cast Explain the Film's Origins
(New) Hellboy Trailer 01:25
(New) Hellboy Trailer
'The Shape of Water' Trailer (2017) 02:39
'The Shape of Water' Trailer (2017)
'The Bye Bye Man' (2017) Trailer 01:41
'The Bye Bye Man' (2017) Trailer
'Ouija: Origin of Evil' (2016) Trailer 2 02:35
'Ouija: Origin of Evil' (2016) Trailer 2

Doug Jones News

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'Operation Taco Gary's' Interview: Simon Rex

'Operation Taco Gary's' Interview: Simon Rex

Simon Rex as “Danny” in the comedy, 'Operation Taco Gary's', a Chroma release. Photo courtesy of Chroma. Opening in...

Jami Philbrick ·
'Hocus Pocus 2' Interview: Sam Richardson and Doug Jones

'Hocus Pocus 2' Interview: Sam Richardson and Doug Jones

Premiering on Disney+ beginning September 30th is the sequel to the 1993 hit film ‘Hocus Pocus,’ which is aptly enti...

Jami Philbrick ·
Movie Review: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’

Movie Review: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’

(L to R) Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson, and Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderso...

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D23 Expo 2022: Disney Studios Presentation

D23 Expo 2022: Disney Studios Presentation

Walt Disney Studios kicked off the first day of D23 Expo 2022 in style today with tons of advance looks at what the...

Joseph McCabe ·
It’s a Witchy Return for the ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Trailer

It’s a Witchy Return for the ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Trailer

Lock up your children! The Sanderson sisters are back! Yes, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, who...

Moviefone ·
12 Things You Never Knew About 'Hellboy' On its 15th Anniversary

12 Things You Never Knew About 'Hellboy' On its 15th Anniversary

Before the reboot hits, savor some fun facts about the original "Hellboy."

Jesse Schedeen ·