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Vinnie Jones

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Key facts

Birth name Vincent Peter Jones[1]
Born 5 January 1965[1]
Birth place Watford, Hertfordshire, England[1]
Occupations Actor, presenter, footballer[1]
Nationality British[1]
Acting debut Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)[2]

Vinnie Jones is Vincent Peter Jones, a British former professional footballer who became an actor and presenter. He was born on 5 January 1965 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

Context

Vinnie Jones, born Vincent Peter Jones on 5 January 1965 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, is a British former professional footballer who later became an actor and presenter [1]. He first gained public recognition as a professional footballer in the English Football League [2]. He represented Wales internationally and won the 1988 FA Cup with Wimbledon [2][3]. His acting debut came in the 1998 film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels [2]. He is widely known for transitioning from football to film acting [3].

Documented claims

  • Vinnie Jones first became publicly known as a professional footballer. [2]
  • He represented Wales in international football. [2]
  • He won the 1988 FA Cup with Wimbledon. [3]
  • He is known for moving from football to film acting. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Vinnie Jones known for?

Vinnie Jones is known for moving from professional football to film acting, with his debut in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) [2].

Did Vinnie Jones play international football?

Yes, he represented Wales in international football [2].

What football achievements does Vinnie Jones have?

He won the 1988 FA Cup with Wimbledon [3].

Sources

  1. Vinnie Jones - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Vinnie Jones - Actor, Soccer Player, Personality - TV Insider — tvinsider.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Vinnie Jones: Bio And Career Highlights — boredpanda.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People