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| Born | Joseph David-Jones December 22, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
| Known for | Arrow |
Joseph David-Jones (born December 22, 1993) is an American actor, known for his roles in the TV dramas Nashville and Arrow.[1][2][3]
Early life and Career
Joseph David-Jones was born on December 22, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, growing up in Florence, Kentucky.[2] He earned a full scholarship to the University of Kentucky where he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.[2] While growing up, Jones began modeling with local Kentucky-based brands. During Joseph's time in college, he participated in the International Models & Talent competition in New York City, New York. He won the "Actor of the Year" award. Three days later, he returned home and pursued his acting career.[4] In 2016, he played Hollis in The Divergent Series: Allegiant. He also played the role of John Diggle Jr. on The CW television show DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Other film roles he was in includes critically acclaimed films Detroit and Roman J. Israel, Esq..[5][6] Recently, he reprised the role of Connor Hawke on The CW superhero television show Arrow. He was upgraded to series regular for the final season.[7]
Personal Life
Joseph currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He finds joy filling his downtime with various musical endeavors, playing the guitar and piano. On the charity side, he sponsors and donates to the Save the Children Foundation, which brings support and necessities to children living in underprivileged environments.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Barely Legal | Brian | Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2011 | Blackbird | Party Break Dancer | Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2012 | Fallback | Mali | Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2011 | 5th Street | Big Al | Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2014 | 3 Minutes | C-Dog | |
| 2016 | The Divergent Series: Allegiant | Hollis | |
| 2017 | Detroit | Morris | |
| 2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Marcus Jones |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back | Kilo Doss | Episode: "50 Fugitives, 50 States Special Edition" Credited as Jo Jo Jones |
| 2014 | Intelligence | Lance Corporal | Episode: "Red X" |
| 2014 | Hysteria | Deante Sanstreet | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2016 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow | John Diggle Jr. / Connor Hawke / Green Arrow (Earth-16) | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Nashville | Clayton Carter | 14 episodes |
| 2018 | Medal of Honor | Jonesy | Episode: "Edward Carter" |
| 2019-2020 | Arrow | Connor Hawke | Recurring role (season 7), main role (season 8); 12 episodes |
References
- ^ "'Nashville' newcomer Joseph David-Jones talks 'Nashville' and his upcoming Kathryn Bigelow film – AOL Entertainment". Aol.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Who is Joseph David-Jones who plays Clayton Carter on Nashville?". Monstersandcritics.com. June 1, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ "Who Plays Clay On 'Nashville'? Joseph David-Jones Is Maddie's New Love Interest". Romper.com. January 18, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ "Interview with Joseph David-Jones from 'Arrow'". thenerddaily.com. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ a b "CHILLIN' WITH JOSEPH DAVID-JONES". chilledmagazine.com. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- ^ "Interview: Joseph David-Jones Discusses Connor Hawke's 'Legends Of Tomorrow' Appearance And 'Allegiant'". techtimes.com. February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ "'Arrow': Joseph-David Jones Upped To Series Regular For Final Season Of the CW Drama". Deadline. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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