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Orlando Jones


In a career spanning 30 years, Orlando Jones’ versatility is well documented. He Launched an advertising agency in his teens and then worked behind the scenes as a writer/producer on A Different World, Martin, Roc Live, and MADTV. He was part of the creative team that launched the FX network into 18 million homes as a writer and on-camera personality. In addition to starring in many beloved films and television shows. He is the CEO of Legion of Creatives, an immersive content studio. Jones was handpicked by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green to play the Iconic role of Mr. Nancy in Neil Gaiman’s celebrated graphic novel “American Gods” launching on STARZ in 2017. He stars in the historic role of ANC President ‘Oliver Tambo’ in the upcoming mini-series Madiba, opposite Laurence Fishburne, David Harewood and Terry Pheto. From his fan-favorite role as ‘Captain Frank Irving’ in Fox’s hit series Sleepy Hollow, to the restrained ‘Dr. Lee’ in the hugely successful Drumline, to performing in the Broadway revival of The Wiz, Orlando Jones has continued to showcase his ability to create memorable characters. He was chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to host The Oscars Backstage for the 88th Academy Awards in 2016. An interactive second screen experience tied to the official broadcast of the event . He has also harnessed the power of social media to become a compelling force connecting directly with the public, earning a nomination for the 6th Annual Shorty Awards. Jones was selected as WhoSay’s social media celebrity of the year in 2014 and MTV crowned him the King of Fandom in 2015. He’ll next be seen in The Book of Love, alongside Jason Sudekis, Maisie Williams and Jessica Biel in 2016. His company Legion of Creatives has partnered with gaming giant Ubisoft, writer/producer Roberto Orci and Academy Award Winning director Gavin Hood to bring “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” to life for Amazon Prime in 2017. It’s a first-of-its-kind digital feature that is the launching pad for a unique narrative journey across multiple platforms