Leslie Jones (comedian)
Appearance
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Birth name | Annette Jones |
Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | September 7, 1967
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) |
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.
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 | change source]- ↑ 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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