Leslie Jones (comedian)
American comedian and actress
Annette Jones[1][2] (born September 7, 1967), better known as Leslie Jones, is an American comedian and actress. She is a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live.
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| Birth name | Annette Jones |
| Born | September 7, 1967 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television, movies |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Genres | Observational humor, blue comedy, black comedy, physical comedy |
| Subject(s) | African-American culture, everyday life, pop culture, current events |
| Notable works and roles | Saturday Night Live cast member, writer Ghostbusters (2016) |
Jones starred in the movie Ghostbusters (2016) as Patty Tolan. In 2017 and 2018, Jones was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live.
References
change- ↑ Phifer, Tony (Fall 2015). "Leslie Jones Found Her Funny at CSU". The Magazine. Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
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Additional July 31, 2017. - ↑ "Intoxicating Humor". Vibe Vixen. Vol. 8, no. 5. Photo caption Vibe (Vibe Media Group). June–July 2000. p. 112. ISSN 1070-4701.
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