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BIO

RON CEPHAS JONES is best known for his Emmy-winning, and three-time nominated, performance as William on the hit series, This is Us. Ron's other acclaimed television work includes starring opposite Octavia Spencer in Apple’s thriller drama series, Truth Be Told. Ron can also be seen in Hulu’s Looking for Alaska; as the scene-stealing inspiration for Dolemite in the Netflix film opposite Eddie Murphy; and in Lisey’s Story opposite Julianne Moore for Apple. His other powerful television work includes Luke Cage, Mr. Robot and The Get Down. Upcoming he will appear in the second season of Truth Be Told.



With Second Stage Theater, Ron has appeared in the acclaimed production of Between Riverside and Crazy at the Kiser and in Wildflower at 2ST Uptown. His many other stage credits include Of Mice and Men (Broadway), Prometheus Bound (Getty Villa), Head of Passes (Steppenwolf), Hurt Village, Two Trains Running (Signature); Titus Andronicus, Satellites (NYSF); Ajax (ART); As You Like It, The Tempest (BAM/Old Vic London); The Overwhelming (Roundabout); The Wooden Breeks (MCC); The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (Alliance); Richard III (Public Theater, NY); The Exonerated; Othello (Royal Theatre, London); Our Lady of 121st Street; Jesus Hopped the A Train (LABryinth); Storefront Church (Atlantic Theater).

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STAGE CREDITS

Clyde's Clyde's
[Broadway]
2021
Performer
Between Riverside and Crazy... Between Riverside and Crazy...
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2015
Junior
Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Crooks
The Exonerated The Exonerated
[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer [Replacement]
Hurt Village Hurt Village
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2012
Performer
Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2011
Aaron
The Overwhelming
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Joseph Gasana
Two Trains Running
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Wolf
Satellites
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Reggie
The Wooden Breeks
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Toom the Stoup
Gem of the Ocean Gem of the Ocean
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Eli (Standby)
Solly Two Kings (Standby)
Richard III
[Off-Broadway]
2004
George/Lord Mayor
Our Lady of 121st Street
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Rooftop
Jesus Hopped the A train
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Lucius Jenkins
Everybody's Ruby
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Black Citizen and Carpenter
Holiday Heart
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Silas/Jericho

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Ron Cephas Jones, Clyde's

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Ron Cephas Jones, Clyde's

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Ron Cephas Jones, Clyde's


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Sustained Excellence of Performance

Ron Cephas Jones

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Ron Cephas Jones, Two Trains Running

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Ron Cephas Jones, Our Lady of 121st Street

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by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

Theatre Beyond Broadway has announced the world premiere production of Notes from a Narcissistic Negro and Other N Words as part of the United Solo Fesitival Fall 2024 at Theatre Row.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

Carol Bixler, the long-time Producing Director at CalArts Center for New Performance, has passed away at the age of 74.
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Carol Bixler, Long-Time Producing Director at Calarts Center For New Performance, Dies At 74
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

The beloved producer, Carol Bixler, 74, died on Sunday, June 16th at her home in New Orleans, LA, having dedicated much of her life to the performing arts, mentorship, and to animal rescue. 
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Jasmine Cephas Jones Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Phoenix'
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024

EMMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Jasmine Cephas Jones proudly unveiled her debut album PHOENIX. The captivating 13-track album finds Jasmine boldly stepping into herself as an artist and as a woman, delivering a poignant, passionate, and powerful body of work anchored by simmering R&B soundscapes laced with neo-soul attitude. Listen to the album now!
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HAMILTON Star Jasmine Cephas Jones Releases New Single 'Come My Way'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024

EMMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Jasmine Cephas Jones has unveiled another taste of her forthcoming album as she released her newest single, “Come My Way.” The song’s throwback harmonies, steady claps, and lovestruck vocals instantly transfix as Jasmine sets the scene for a romance-in-motion. Listen to the song here!
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Jasmine Cephas Jones Delivers Shimmering New Single 'Baby I Can't Give You Up'
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024

Produced with Sassy Tipping and Jodie Elliot, with cinematography by Ben Eeley, the music video follows Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones on an introspective stroll through London. Flashbacks to special moments with friends and family are woven into the video, giving viewers a front row seat to her self-reflection. Watch the music video now!
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Listen: HAMILTON Star Jasmine Cephas Jones Unveils New Single 'Brighter (Feat. Kevin Garrett)'
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2024

EMMY and GRAMMY Award-winning Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones is kicking off an exciting musical chapter ahead with the release of her new single “Brighter (feat. Kevin Garrett).” She famously breathed life into the dual-role of Maria Reynolds and Peggy Schuyler in Hamilton, staying with the production until the end of 2016.
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by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023

According to various reports, Broadway and television actor Ron Cephas Jones has passed away from a 'longstanding pulmonary issue.' He was 66 years old. 
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
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Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.
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VIDEO: Octavia Spencer & Gabrielle Union Lead TRUTH BE TOLD Season Three Trailer
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Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the third season of its NAACP Image Award-winning anthology “Truth Be Told” starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, who also executive produces, and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union, who joins the all-new season. The video trailer also stars Ron Cephas Jones, Merle Dandridge, and Tracie Thoms.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ron Cephas Jones been in?

Ron Cephas Jones has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Ron Cephas Jones been in?

Ron Cephas Jones has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ron Cephas Jones been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Clyde's, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Clyde's, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Clyde's, Sustained Excellence of Performance (Obie Awards), Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Two Trains Running and Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Our Lady of 121st Street.

What awards has Ron Cephas Jones won?

Ron Cephas Jones has won the Sustained Excellence of Performance award at the Obie Awards.

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