Date of Birth: September 7, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Leslie Jones is an American comedian and actress known for her bold and energetic comedic style. Born on September 7, 1967, in Memphis, Tennessee, Jones grew up in various cities due to her father’s military service. She attended Chapman University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Colorado State University, where she played basketball and discovered her passion for stand-up comedy. Jones began her career in comedy in the late 1980s, performing at various clubs and opening for Jamie Foxx. Her big break came in 2014 when she joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) as a writer and later as a featured player. Jones’ tenure on SNL earned her widespread recognition and several Emmy nominations. In addition to her work on SNL, Jones has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including the 2016 reboot of “Ghostbusters.” She is also known for her energetic commentary on social media, particularly her live tweets of the 2016 and 2018 Olympic Games, which led to her being invited to Rio and Pyeongchang as an official NBC contributor.
5 Interesting Facts about Leslie Jones
1. Leslie Jones was a basketball star in college and initially aspired to become a professional basketball player.
2. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on “Saturday Night Live.”
3. Jones was the oldest person to join the cast of “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player.
4. She has a degree in communications from Colorado State University.
5. Leslie Jones provided voice work for the animated film “Sing,” playing the character of Meena’s mother.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Leslie Jones
1. “I have to represent, because I’m a strong black woman.”
2. “I was doing stand-up, but I was really kind of dead inside. I was only doing it to pay bills.”
3. “Once I stopped trying to be someone else and just embraced who I was, I became funnier.”
4. “Comedy is a way to make everything funny. That’s my job.”
5. “I love the idea of making people laugh and bringing joy to their lives.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Leslie Jones has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $7 million.
Children
Leslie Jones does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Leslie Jones on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428653/
2. [Leslie Jones on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Jones_(comedian
3. [Leslie Jones on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Lesdoggg
4. [Leslie Jones’ Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lesdogggg/
