Actors You Need To Know-Christopher Jones

[@laperson7100]

One of the more interesting actors of the 60s, it's good to see appreciation for the work of Christopher Jones.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

La Person thank you so much!

[@janetmilslagle8478]

I just discovered this actor while watching an old Mitchum movie, Ryan's Daughter. I started researching him. I agree with you 100%. His presence on screen was wonderful. Have watched other movies. I want to find more of his work. He loved children. He was so handsome when he was young. I am so obsessed!

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

He was a good actor. His work is worth checking out!

[@lorrainefelgate]

Very interesting. It tormented me for years that charismatic handsome actor Christopher Jones just vanished . He trained at Lee strasburg acting school and he was a great actor maybe a tormented soul 😢

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Yes, apparently, he had deep psychological problems.

[@dannyf8846]

Christopher Jones was great. He could have been super huge for sure, Wild in the streets is excellent because of him. Looking Glass War as well.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Absolutely!

[@Rocky-ry6uw]

I am a fan of Anthony Hopkins so one night I was looking for movies from the 1960's as my teen years are in the 70's but I enjoy the fashion of the 60s. So, there was Chris Jones and an Anthony Hopkins movie you mentioned. I couldn't get over how much he looked like my ex at 19. But when I did search for Chris Jones bio, like you said there isn't much, but I did read a few ladies that he dated or married wrote an autobiography had included Chris in their memoirs. Apparently, he had a nervous breakdown sad to say after Sharon Tate died and Jim Morrison too, I gather he just wanted a life away from all he had for a brief time in Hollywood. Too bad as I think he could have been one of the stellar actors of his time.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

I've done some more videos on him if you're interested in checking them out.

[@Rocky-ry6uw]

@@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies thanks. I just saw Three in the attic.

[@burrenmagic]

You think????! HE WAS an exceptional actor. His presence on the screen Ryan's Daughter is just so moving.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

I still have to see that one. He was unfortunately dubbed. Not sure why.

[@burrenmagic]

@@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies You what??? Get back to me after you've seen him in this. He is just phenomenal. It's such a great pity that he wasn't fully 'there' for the love scene, but in all other respects, he was the true, broken soldier. You will see his range and depth from this one. ..

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

I've been meaning to see it for a while. I believe Mitchum was really proud of the movie. I'll let you know what I think. I know my partner here Steve likes it !

[@burrenmagic]

@@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies He was dubbed because his stiff British accent wasn't up to scratch. But it doesn't really take anything from his performance. He was the best thing about this movie and he elevated it into the stars...

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

@@burrenmagic look forward to it

[@benjamina.4941]

I watch every movie or TV show he starred in. He was an exceptional actor in my opinion. I still have 2 albums of the movie WILD IN THE STREET as well as the original novel & DVD. His life b4 & after acting is a life story within itself. It was a shame the yr he passed, no movie industry award acknowledged him during their tributes of actors,etc. who passed that year 2014...

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

I know. He became completely obscure.

[@lynngregory393]

Thank you for this. I had a crush on him since The Legend of Jesse James that was a tv western. He was terrific.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

My pleasure! I'm glad you liked it.

[@1980bwc]

Just found out about him like 30 minutes ago. He was born where I was born in Jackson, TN. Also, learned his mother was locked in the "infamous" Western State mental hospital where I graduated high school in Bolivar, TN. That was one creepy place for sure! Im going to have to do more research on this guy. Good video my friend.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Thanks Brian ! Glad you liked it. We did another video on him. If you go to our LIVE Playlist on our page you'll see it there and we also spoke to Duke Haney about him who knows a lot about him and wrote about him in his book Death Valley Superstars.

[@kathrynj.hernandez8425]

@@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies That was a great interview! Haney full of details. Impressed!

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Thanks so much Kathryn ! If you're interested I have two other Chris Jones videos. Links below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17ZYnZoicurm7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnUh2urnrCHd8k

[@kimhodgson5657]

Thanks!

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Thank you so much Kim!

[@kathrynj.hernandez8425]

Man, for decades I remembered that dream boat Christopher Jones in Ryan's Daughter-- Dayum!! I'm a Dean fan too. Wasn't JD obsessed with Jesse James?? I believe he wanted to perform in a JJ movie and he read the life story several times. If I am right, could be a clue to Jones' role in that movie.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Not too sure if Dean was a big Jesse James fan.

[@THEBANDIT7979]

He had “ the look “ he looked like James dean was a decent actor. He just didn’t care anymore. He made some money and He got burned out and quit acting that’s it. He was also good friends with Jim Morrison.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Thanks for your comment. There's more to it then that. Check out our video if you're interested

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

He reminded me more of Don Johnson than James Dean.

[@thomasdelvin3683]

He told friends he was sick of the freeks constantly after him sexually

[@neo5kali]

You should listen to the audiobook or read Olivia Hussey's biography "The Girl on the Balcony." She spoke about dating Christopher Jones during the filming of Ryan's daughter. They broke up because he was abusive. Then, he followed her to Los Angeles where she lived in the Manson Murder House (10050 Cielo Drive), after the Manson murders, and he lived on the same property in the cottage below. One night, he entered the big house and raped her. As a result, she said she got pregnant and aborted the baby. He must have been on drugs.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Yes I know. I'll have to read the book sometime.

[@arasace]

They did an E true hollywood story about Chris back in the late 90s. I remember watching it on E news back then. And Tarantino was on it as well.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Yes the Author I'm talking to here Duke Haney talks about it in his book DEATH Valleys Superstars

[@gavindabott1816]

Christopher Jones real name was Billy Frank Jones lived at Boys Town in Memphis TN. In late 50's....went to Kingsbury Highschool with me

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Really? Did you know him well?

[@KarmicSalt]

He was painting, doing art, and having kids.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

He was

[@andrewbarclay1923]

Really enjoyed discovering Christopher Jones. I managed to see Renaud Verley in three movies, The Damned, Safety Catch & The Bell From Hell. I think exploring Renaud Verley's career would be interesting. He seemed to quit feature film acting in 1984, after appearing in 'The Blood of Others' which I have but haven't seen yet. Maybe the information is readily available as to why his career halted. Just seems odd that he stopped acting in THE decade where actors from everywhere had more work, even if by in large, the quality of roles took a steep dive for the lower budget projects. Anyway, great idea to focus on obscure actors who were in genuinely brilliant movies, showed great talent, only to not furfil their potential ie Mickey Rourke type of scenarios.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

I love "The Damned." Chris Jones has been an interesting discovery for me as well.

[@howard6792]

There were moments in wild in the streets when Christopher Jones reminded me of Martin sheen and Jim Morrison let alone the very Erie James dean

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Definitely!

[@kimhodgson5657]

You are welcome. I enjoy your discussions and it takes me away from reality for a short period of time.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Thanks Kim! Glad you like them!

[@lynngregory393]

I wish you would do James Stacy, he just had an good career and then tragedy .

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't know him but I'll look him up.

[@thomasdelvin3683]

They come and they go

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Indeed

[@chrisinfiesto835]

His friend was Larry Bishop. Director of “Mad Dog Time”.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

I still have to see that.

[@fromtheright]

my x husband was with him at boys town in Memphis, He spoke of him. Readying book BITTER SWEET,

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Oh glad he got to meet him

[@bourne275]

My father married his ex-wife Carrie. I met him once, he was an interesting dude.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Very cool!

[@howard6792]

Did he live in norther New mexico

[@petermorley3910]

Very good discourse on Christopher Jones! Other potent "clones" of James Dean were Michael Parks, Alain Delon and (to a lesser extent) the aptly named Dean Stockwell. I think you are right to question whether Jones was aping Dean. He certainly seemed to in his appearance on the Skip Lowe show you cite! I think The Looking Glass War is probably his best vehicle overall - both for his talent and his amazing Dean-like charisma. As an example, here is a very short video comparison of Jones and Dean. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2TIlIOGbamli7M

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Thanks for your comment and for watching. I'll check the link out.

[@KarmicSalt]

You left out that they kept trying to get him to work so they would go hunt him down. He was living in an abandoned trailer with no running water or electric. He pulled out his teeth and if someone recognized him he would start mumbling to himself and run off.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

We've done other videos on Chris that go much deeper if you want to check them out.

[@aitch3]

Jones did not care much about stardom. Rare. He fathered a lot of kids. Dukes book has the most complete information about him. Wild on the Streets has another cult actor Diane Varsi.

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Yes Duke and I are gonna review that soon!

[@Imaballer-dy4jo]

But I’m Christopher jones no cap

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

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[@KarmicSalt]

He dated pamela courson and sharon tate

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

Yes I know

[@alexmacleod3728]

He was Considered the Role for Turner in Performance but he turned it down

[@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies]

I didn't know that.