Tony Jones(III)
- Actor
Born in Chicago's Cabrini Green Housing Projects. His parents worked
hard to send both children to private schools "outside of the
neighborhood", which included Weber and the Prestigious St. Ignatius
College Preparatory High School. He then headed for Loyola University's
School of medicine.
While a junior in high school he was invited to audition for the school's rendition of the play, "You can't take it with you", and won the part of the butler. The appreciation and laughs he received from the audience sparked his interest in an acting career.
As fate would have it, while shopping for a mother's day gift in Chicago during his tenure at Loyola university, he was 'discovered' by a representative of the Suzanne Johnson Modeling Agency. His association with them later sent him to New York for commercial and print work. He then signed with the Famous Ford Modeling Agency. While in New York he studied acting for years with various teachers from the Lee Strasberg School and Gately/Poole acting studio. There he developed a love for the theatre.
Gavin underwent an extensive spiritual journey in which he discovered a new connection to life. Gavin is a powerful actor, captivating audiences wherever he goes. He has the rare mix of strength and heart.
While a junior in high school he was invited to audition for the school's rendition of the play, "You can't take it with you", and won the part of the butler. The appreciation and laughs he received from the audience sparked his interest in an acting career.
As fate would have it, while shopping for a mother's day gift in Chicago during his tenure at Loyola university, he was 'discovered' by a representative of the Suzanne Johnson Modeling Agency. His association with them later sent him to New York for commercial and print work. He then signed with the Famous Ford Modeling Agency. While in New York he studied acting for years with various teachers from the Lee Strasberg School and Gately/Poole acting studio. There he developed a love for the theatre.
Gavin underwent an extensive spiritual journey in which he discovered a new connection to life. Gavin is a powerful actor, captivating audiences wherever he goes. He has the rare mix of strength and heart.
