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Morgan Jones (other)
Morgan Jones may refer to: * Morgan Jones (actor, born 1879) (1879–1951), American silent film actor and screenwriter * Morgan Jones (actor, born 1928) (1928–2012), American film and television actor *Morgan Jones (broadcaster), Welsh television presenter * Morgan Jones (British politician) (1886–1939), Labour Member of Parliament for Caerphilly, 1921–1939 * Morgan Jones (American politician) (1830–1894), United States Representative from New York, 1865–1867, Democrat * Morgan Jones (alpine skier) (born 1968), British former alpine skier * Morgan Jones (railroad builder) (1839–1926), American railroad builder *Morgan Jones (cricketer) Morgan Jones (20 December 1829 – 2 June 1905) was a Welsh people, Welsh first-class cricketer. The son of The Reverend John Jones, he was born in December 1829 at Llandygwydd, Llandygwydd, Cardiganshire. He was educated at Harrow School, mat ... (1829–1905), Welsh cricketer * Morgan Jones (rugby union) (born 1999), Welsh rugby un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (actor, Born 1879)
Morgan Jones (1879 in Denver – September 21, 1951 in New York City) was an American silent film actor and writer. Biography Born in Denver, Colorado, Jones had a minor uncredited role in the 1903 early classic ''The Great Train Robbery (1903 film), The Great Train Robbery'', but it was not until 10 years later that he made his mark in film. He is best remembered for roles in films with Shep (Thanhouser Collie), Shep the Dog, such as ''A Dog's Good Deed'' (1914) and ''The Barrier of Flames'' (1914) for the Thanhouser Company, but also appeared in films such as ''The Keeper of the Light'' (1914) and ''Out of the Sea'' (1915). His last known film role was in ''Mark of the Frog'' in 1928. Partial filmography * ''The Great Train Robbery (1903 film), The Great Train Robbery'' (1903) * ''The Barrier of Flames'' (1914) * ''The Actor and the Rube'' (1915) * ''Check No. 130'' (1915) * ''The Stolen Jewels (1915 film), The Stolen Jewels'' (1915) * ''The Country Girl (1915 film), The Cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (actor, Born 1928)
Morgan Adair Jones (June 15, 1928 – January 13, 2012) was an American film and television actor. His acting credits, which included more than 170 roles in television, included reoccurring appearances in ''Highway Patrol'' during the 1950s and '' The Blue Angels''. Early life Jones was born in Wooster in Wayne County in northeastern Ohio. He enlisted the United States Navy and moved to California when he was stationed at Naval Base Coronado. Career Jones played Nevada mining magnate Sandy Bowers in the 1955 episode, "The Crystal Gazer," of the syndicated television anthology series, ''Death Valley Days'', hosted by Stanley Andrews. Natalie Norwick (1923-2007) was cast as Mrs. Bowers, the former Eilley Orrum, who consults a crystal ball to guide her decisions. She helped Bowers to locate a gold strike. The two marry, spend recklessly on a world tour, and build the still-standing Bowers Mansion between Reno and Carson City. Bowers dies of silicosis, a lung disease t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (broadcaster)
Morgan Jones is a Welsh television presenter who started his career in 2001. He is best known for his role as the presenter of the S4C European football show, '' Sgorio.'' Career Morgan Jones started his career in 2001 as presenter for S4C S4C (, ''Sianel Pedwar Cymru'', meaning ''Channel Four Wales'') is a Welsh language free-to-air public broadcast television channel. Launched on 1 November 1982, it was the first television channel to be aimed specifically at a Welsh-speakin ... European football show, '' Sgorio.'' His general interest in sport has seen him present the Snowdon Race and the Snowdonia Marathon for many years. He has also presented live broadcasts for many years covering Wales's major cultural events including the National Eisteddfod, the Urdd Eisteddfod, the Llangollen International Eisteddfod and the Royal Welsh show. And the 'Digwyddiadau' series took him to various events around the country for many years. He has a musical background, and this gave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (British Politician)
Morgan Jones (3 May 1885 – 23 April 1939) was a Welsh Labour Party politician. Jones was born in Gelligaer to a collier and a domestic servant, and he attended primary schools in Gelligaer and Hengoed before studying at Lewis School, Pengam on a scholarship. He then attended University College, Reading, and became a teacher by profession, serving as president of the Glamorgan Federation of Teachers from 1913 to 1915. He also became a Baptist lay preacher. Jones joined the Independent Labour Party in 1908 and was elected to Gelligaer Urban District Council in 1911, serving as chairman of the council in 1921–22. In the First World War he was imprisoned as a conscientious objector. He was also a member of the No Conscription Fellowship's national committee and chairman of the South Wales Anti-Conscription Council. After the War he was elected to Glamorgan County Council. Morgan Jones was elected member of parliament (MP) for Caerphilly at a by-election in 1921, follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (American Politician)
Morgan Jones (February 26, 1830 – July 13, 1894) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1865 to 1867. Biography Born in London, England, Jones immigrated in 1833 to the United States with his parents, who settled in New York City. He engaged in the plumbing business in 1850. He served as a member of the board of councilmen 1859–1863 and president of that body in 1860, 1861, and 1863. He served as a member of the board of aldermen in 1864 and 1865, the latter in which he served as president of the board. Congress Jones was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867). Later career and death He resumed business interests in New York City until 1887, when he retired. He died in that city on July 13, 1894. He was interred in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn is a Boroughs of New York City, borough of New York City located at the westernmost en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (alpine Skier)
Morgan Jones (born 29 January 1968 in Sydney) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games () and commonly known as Calgary 1988 were a multi-sport event held from February 13 to 28, 1988, with Calgary, Calgary, Alberta as the main host city. This marks the m .... References External links * 1968 births Living people Skiers from Sydney British male alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (railroad Builder)
Morgan Jones (7 October 1839 – 11 April 1926) was an American railroad builder, born in Wales. Early life Morgan Jones was born at Tregynon, near Newtown in Powys, Wales, the son of Morgan Jones and Mary Charles Jones.Phil Carradice, "Morgan Jones – Railway Builder" ''BBC Wales'' blog (21 October 2014). He worked on the family farm as a young man, but served an apprenticeship with the Cambrian Railways before he emigrated in 1866. Career In America he became foreman of a construction crew on the Union Pacific Railroad, with Grenville M. Dodge as his mentor. He was present for the driving of the "Golden Spike" joining the rails of the First transcontinental railroad in 1869. In 1876 he was hired by Grenville Dodge, then at the Texas & Pacific Railway, to finish an extension project into Fort Worth. He brought the construction in on time, within a strict deadline from the state legislature, and was hailed as a local hero for the timely completion. Jones went on to build a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (cricketer)
Morgan Jones (20 December 1829 – 2 June 1905) was a Welsh people, Welsh first-class cricketer. The son of The Reverend John Jones, he was born in December 1829 at Llandygwydd, Llandygwydd, Cardiganshire. He was educated at Harrow School, matriculating at University College, Oxford in 1848. While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University Cricket Club, Oxford University on two occasions against Cambridge University Cricket Club, Cambridge University in The University Match (cricket), The University Matches of 1849 and 1850. In the 1850 fixture, he claimed a five wicket haul with six wickets in the Cambridge first-innings. Jones later served as a deputy lieutenant of Pembrokeshire in 1852 and of Cardiganshire in 1853. He served as High Sheriff of Cardiganshire in 1854. Jones died in June 1905 at Llanmiloe, Llanmiloe, Carmarthenshire. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Morgan 1829 births 1905 deaths Sportspeople from Ceredigion P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (rugby Union)
Morgan Jones (born 23 May 1999) is a Welsh rugby union player, who most recently played for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets as a lock. Professional career Born in Nuneaton, Jones was part of the Leicester Tigers academy until he was 18. After departing the club, Jones came into contact with the Welsh Exiles programme, qualifying for Wales through a Llanelli-born grandfather. Jones moved from the midlands to Llanelli, joining the Scarlets academy. While part of the academy, Jones attained in a degree on criminology and criminal justice at Swansea University. Jones played for Wales U18, and made his Wales U20 debut during the 2018 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. An ankle injury ruled Jones out of the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, but he returned to the team for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Making his debut in a preseason friendly against Jersey Reds in 2019, Jones signed his first professional contract for Scarlets in August 2020. He made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (The Walking Dead)
Morgan Jones is a fictional character from the comic book series '' The Walking Dead'', portrayed by Lennie James in the American television series of the same name and its companion series ''Fear the Walking Dead''. In both the comics and television series, he is a devoted father struggling to get over the recent death of his wife. He and his son, Duane, seek refuge in Rick's hometown after the outbreak occurs and are the first survivors that Rick encounters after awakening from his coma. Morgan is characterized by his catchphrase "you know what it is", which he repeats regularly throughout the television series. In the television series, Morgan saves Rick's life from a zombie and informs him about the outbreak. They part ways with the intention of reuniting in Atlanta but then lose contact. In the season 3 episode " Clear," Morgan is revealed to be alive when Rick encounters him on a supply run. Morgan has become mentally unstable as Duane was killed by Morgan's undead wife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
