Leslie Jones American actress Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leslie-Jones Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leslie-Jones Also known as: Annette Leslie Jones Written by Leigh Goldstein Leigh Goldstein is a feminist media researcher based in Montreal. Leigh Goldstein Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 3, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents In full: Annette Leslie Jones (Show more) Born: September 7, 1967, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. (Show more) Leslie Jones (born September 7, 1967, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.) is an American comedian and actress known for stand-up comedy specials and screen roles that showcase her gifts for physical comedy and crowd work, the latter comprising spontaneous engagement with audience members during live performances. Jones is the daughter of Sundra Diane Jones, who worked for a cable company, and Willie Jones, Jr., an electrical engineer in the U.S. Army. His job relocated the family frequently. In 1979 the family moved to Lynwood, California, after Willie Jones was hired as a technician at KJLH, a Los Angeles area radio station owned ...(100 of 857 words)

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