Booker T. Jones

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Actor
Composer

In 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential creators of Black music.

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STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. (2024)

Booker T. Jones was born on 12 November 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Repo Men (2010), X-Men: First Class (2011) and Rush Hour (1998). He has been married to Nanine Warhurst since 18 June 1985. They have three children. He was previously married to Priscilla June Coolidge.

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Awards
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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Known for

Repo Men

6.3

Soundtrack("Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday")

2010

Kevin Bacon, Jason Flemyng, January Jones, Rose Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Lucas Till, Jennifer Lawrence, and Zoë Kravitz in X-Men: First Class (2011)

X-Men: First Class

7.7

Soundtrack("Green Onions")

2011

Rush Hour

7.0

Soundtrack("Hip Hug-Her")

1998

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

7.0

Soundtrack("Green Onions")

1993

Credits

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Music Department

Carnage Collection: Deadly Dollies
3.8
Video
- music
- 2023
In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul
TV Special
- musical director
- 2013
In Performance at the White House; Red, White and Blues
8.5
TV Special
- musical director
- 2012
Little Big League
6.2
- additional music producer
- composer: additional music
- 1994
Road House
6.7
- musician: organ
- 1989
Songwriter
6.2
- songs produced by
- 1984
Opening Night
7.8
- conductor
- music arranger
- 1977

Actor

Composer

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Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.

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Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.

Personal details

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Official site
- Official Site
Alternative names
- Booker T. Jones Jr.
Born
- November 12, 1944
- Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Spouses
Publicity listings
- 3 Interviews
- 2 Articles

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Trivia
Member of The Mar-Keys, who had a #1 hit single, "Last Night", in the early '60s.

FAQ

How old is Booker T. Jones?
80 years old
When was Booker T. Jones born?
November 11, 1944
Where was Booker T. Jones born?
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
What is Booker T. Jones known for?
Road House, Rush Hour, Repo Men, and X-Men: First Class
Is Booker T. Jones married?
Yes, to Nanine Warhurst since June 18, 1985. He was married to Priscilla June Coolidge from July 16, 1970 to July 22, 1981.