Description
Ignatius Jones is an Australian events director, journalist, actor and previously fronted the shock rock band Jimmy and the Boys. From 1976 to 1982 the group pioneered the use of shock theatrics in Australia. By the end of the 1970s they were "one of the most popular live acts on the Australian scene" with Jones performing as lead vocalist and contortionist alongside Joylene Thornbird Hairmouth on keyboards and vocals as a kitsch transvestite. In 1981 they scored their only top 10 single with "They Won't Let My Girlfriend Talk to Me", which was written by Split Enz leader, Tim Finn. In 1982 after their disbandment, Jones pursued a solo career and by the mid-1980s was a member of a swing jazz-cabaret band, Pardon Me Boys, with O'Riordan and Jones' sister, Monica Trapaga ? former Play School presenter. In 1990 Jones, with Pat Sheil, co-wrote True Hip and Jones followed it a year later with The 1992 True Hip Manual.
As an actor, Jones appeared on TV series including Sweet and Sour and Culture Shock. He had minor roles in comedy films including Those Dear Departed and Pandemonium. For the 1992 musical film, Strictly Ballroom, Jones sang "Yesterday's Hero".
Born
January 1st, 1957 in San Andres, Manila (Age 68)
Films
Last Changes
2022/01/21
New Address: Available to members only
2021/12/02
Address Removed: Available to members only
2009/12/25
New Scanned Autograph (TTM/Prob.Auth)