Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 12, 1933
Place of Birth:
Texarkana, Arkansas, USA
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Parnelli Jones
Biography
Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rapid Response | Self |
| 1983 | Deadline Auto Theft | |
| 1977 | Checkered Flag or Crash | Self |
| 1974 | Gone in 60 Seconds | Parnelli Jones |
| 1969 | The Racing Scene | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Telescope | Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |