The Shocking True Story of Tommy Lee Jones
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Tommy Lee Jones has seen a lot in his 74 years. The actor has remained one of the top Hollywood stars since his first appearance on film in 1970's Love Story. He became an icon due to his unique Southern charm, which often sees him cast as a role model or authority figure. Tommy has certainly always been one for keeping up appearances, and like to keep his personal life out of the spotlight. Often cast as a cowboy, the actor is a man of mystery to his fans.
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Tommy moved to New York City to pursue acting after graduating from Harvard University. After only 10 days in the city, and with no lessons, he was cast in his first Broadway play. From there, he was given his first feature film role in 1970's Love Story... a film that he had inadvertently inspired during his Harvard days. Over the decades, Tommy has appeared in many films, including 1997's Men in Black and 2007's No Country for Old Men.
He has been nominated for four Academy Awards, winning once in 1993 for his supporting role in The Fugitive. In the 2000s, the actor took an interest in directing. Today, he has three acclaimed directorial efforts under his belt. Through it all, the man has garnered plenty of respect, as well as a reputation for being slightly eccentric. Join Facts Verse as we reveal the shocking true story of Tommy Lee Jones
The Shocking True Story of Tommy Lee Jones
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He's one of those actors where every part he plays he is simply good.
How true!
I equate him with James Woods.
@@bernardliu8526 I totally agree
Loved him in The Missing
with Cate Blanchett
Even in a turd sandwich like Man of the House
I've always enjoyed him in every show. He's charismatic, mysterious & gorgeous.
Oh my. I agree he's absolutely gorgeous. It's been many years since I 1st seen him act and still think he is a sexy beast!
Same here, Nickie!
I agree. Other commenters here have worked with him and said that he's rude. But, I can't help it - I still think he's mysterious and sexy!
In 1997 Tommy Lee Jones went to Florida to play polo and he and his now wife went to a restaurant and I had the pleasure of waiting on him. I did such a great job that he requested me every Thursdays.
Thank you so much for the huge tips... 😘
Thanks for sharing that story, just proves what a great guy of screen he is as well.
How nice🥰
Says a lot about this man.
I like a gal with big tips
You're lucky, he treats most people like shit
Tommy Lee Jones is legendary and evokes absolute excellence in any role he has embarked on.His best, in my opinion,was his portrayal of Ty Cobb, a remarkable example of being a master in his craft.Bravo
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I don’t blame Tommy Lee Jones for being private about his life.What’s wrong with that?
Private life, but give me the money. Biggest asshole in Hollywood. Bigger than Richard Chamberlin if you can believe that.
Tommy Lee jones: Give me my private life, but attend my rally's for libnuts, and watch my movies. And yes, overlook my rudeness at the LaFonda Restaurant, or at the race tract, or when I shoot a deer and can't find it. I will call the local dog trackers. Once they find the deer, I will tell them "Get the hell off my ranch and never come back"! Just a few of rumors going around San Antonio.
He’s a complete d-bag, on every level. Sadly, personal experience.🤮🤮
@@thomaswatkins6652 But, are they just rumors? That can kill a person's reputation unless you know the facts. I don't like hearsay.
@@keetonplace are you serious mate, you can see that tommy lee Jones is a antisocial prick just from his interviews and his behavior towards co-workers, he's a Harvard snob who thinks he's better than everyone because he went Harvard, he's an arrogant insecure person who might think that the world only revolves around him
Yes, Tommy Lee, is one my favorite actors as well. He is manly and has gravitas which sets him apart from 99.99% of the actors currently working in Hollywood.
Gravitas is the perfect word for what he has.
Fantastic Actor! Tommy has talent to spare!
As to personality, why do we need him to be anything but "what he is!"?
"Let's love him as we see him". I really never understand why we cannot accept people as they are without looking for perfection in everyone. We cannot even get perfaction in ourselves. I respect his candidness & find it refreshing! Many thanks for the video! ❤
Played a good part in The Executioners Song .
Tommy is one GREAT ACTOR .hes great in every show .
We agree, Mary!
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Tommy Lee is one of a kind. Just to see his name on a production you just want to see it. I was twelve when the Rat Patrol was on air. My father didn't miss it neither would I. One of the best Actor of our time.
We agree, Aida!
I had no idea TLJ was on that show. Thanks for the heads up I’ll have to watch again just for that.
One of a kind ? Thank God for that.. he's a classic POS
His role in "Eyes of Laura Mars" was awesome. I have been a fan of his ever since.
I think you forgot a somewhat important role he played as a Texas Ranger in "Lonesome Dove". How in the world could you leave that out?
I liked him in the movie,The Executioner Song.
I agree and there was no mention of the first part in which I became familiar with him which was the his portrayal of the convicted murderer Gary Gilmore in the two part television movie based on the Pulitzer Price winning non fiction novel by Norman Mailer in 1982 with Jones portraying Gilmore. Gilmore had murdered gas station attendant Max Jensen in Orem, Utah on July 19, 1976 and the next night murdered motel clerk Bennie Bushnell a motel clerk and BYU student in Provo, Utah the next night July 20, 1976. Some thought his contentious relationship with his Nicole Baker a twice married 19 year old female whom he at first had a casual relationship with but later turned into a very intense and strained one because of Gilmore's propensity for violence and use of drugs and alcohol. Gilmore was the first man to be executed after the reinstatement of the death penalty that same year. Gilmore's choice of dying was by firing squad. He reportedly stated when asked it he had any last words said "Let's do it." Jones was very believable in the part of doomed man. But as far as I'm concerned his best portrayal was that of bedraggled and weary Texas Sheriff Tom Bell in the Coen Brothers film version of Cormac McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men."
He has to carry over half of lonesome dove. Outstanding performance.
I think there are a lot of roles that he has played that there just is not enough time to mention all of them. He is a great actor and one of my all time favorite actors!
The Sunset Limited by far.
With Samuel L. Jackson. Litle known.
Absolutely love his and will Smith's performances in men in black!!!!!! Never get tired of watching them!!!!
Yes I love MIB.
ME TOO😇😇😇
Will Smith wouldn’t dare slap Tommy Lee.
Was impressed by his enormous real life presence when I saw him walking through Central Park back in the '80s - big guy with a very confident strut.
He was awesome in The Fugitive, and moreover Lonesome Dove.
You forgot The film Tommy was in with Wesley Snipes. Tommy is one of my favorite actors.
The movie was u.s. marshalls.
Two words: Lonesome Dove.
Yep...
probly my favorite all time .....
"I swear"
Tommy's father retired in La Feria Texas and lived two blocks from my home. Mr. Jones came to dinner several times and Tommy lived in his house for a short time. Tommy scouted film locations in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and appeared in "Hard Times" with Sally Field that was filmed there. The last time I saw Tommy he was with Al Gore on a Rural Em[powement Zone trip to the Valley. Tommy asked me if they got the new football field built in La Feria. He has many iconic roles but to me he is "Doolittle Lynn". That character fits my personal recollections of Tommy's demeanor. He looks now just like his father did when I knew him. Robert Cornelison
Woodrow F Call was his Greatest ever! So natural...and did all his own riding. AMAZING!! Thankyou!!👍👍
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I have always loved him! Talented, handsome & just so darn likable Tommy Lee Jones has always been one of my favorite actors!
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Every movie I have ever seen him in, I think was a great piece of solid acting, story and directing. Love him.
agreed.
I was just breaking into the special effects world on my first big show, Volcano. After months of prep at location, the first shooting night came, and Tommy Lee was on the Wilshire exterior set. MY boss said, "Go tell Tommy Lee how that hydrolics gag works," (where he jumps on his undulating car's hood with his daughter in his arms), after which having done so, I walked off, thinking to myself, this job rocks! He was polite, focused and cool as you might imagine. :)
Saw him in a restaurant in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Waiter informed us he does not like to be bothered with fans asking for photo or autographs
Still love him!
If he doesn't want to be bothered by fans, he shouldn't have become an actor. Fans make actors popular.
@@harperstacey9604 And fans buy the movie tickets that,..well we all know,.....
@@roberthudson5999 would you buy a ticket to see his movie, knowing that Tommy Lee Jones doesn't want to be bothered by his fans? I wouldn't.
@@harperstacey9604 He was quite gracious to fans when filming Double Jeopardy in New Orleans. He interrupted a scene to acknowledge and greet his fans of which he knew many were from Texas.
I. Love. Tommy. Lee. Jones. I. Wish. Id. See. More. Of. Him
He’s a brilliant actor. Ever since he played Gary Gilmore. He can play drama or comedy with ease. A legend. With a great actor’s face.
That movie 1st introduced me to him. He's been my favorite actor for many many years. He's an amazing actor.
@@roseyred72 Yes, he was riveting as Gary Gilmore. He’s an outstanding actor. Easily plays the good guy or the bad guy.
@@thomasseery7570 I agree. I was very surprised to find that movie here on CZcams. I watch it occasionally. It amazes me that some have never even heard of it.
@@roseyred72 I watched it as a kid many yearS ago when Gilmore was all over the news for demanding the death penalty be bestowed on him and the movie came out hot king after he was executed and Tommy was just brilliant as him.
@@roseyred72 8
I wish I was as gifted as nice as he was. Totally respected
Very sincerely,
Charlie
May the wind always be at your back in the Sun on top of you❗
Same here, Charles!
In my opinion, Tommy’s finest roll was that of Woodrow F. Call in Lonesome Dove.
role
Without a doubt! Better than any of the movies. That Lonesome Dove was mind blowingly awesome.
BINGO!!!!
The scene where he practically beats almost to death, the army scout who was abusing his boy Newt is by far my favorite all time scene!!
I can watch it over and over and not get enough!!
Yes, he was! My favorite part was when he whooped the Calvery guy who was abusing Newt and trying to steal his horse saying, I don't like rudeness in A man and won't tolerate it. That was the best!
When scrolling through the movies, I will watch something by Tommy Lee Jones everytime.
I really liked him in "Lonesome Dove" and "Executioner's Song."
Tommy Lee is one of my top 3 actors ever lived,him in the executioner song was his best role
his most iconic role of course was captain call in lonesome dove
Best!
A hell of an actor, and I love watching him in film. He makes it all look real!💕
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In a behind the scenes clip of "No country for old man" Josh Brolin said TLJ was giving him tips on the way a real Texan would behave because Tommy was from Texas..Josh smiled and said he did that over , and over , and over lol
Superb episode. Loved his role in The Fugitive. What an excellent academic credentials 🙏! A great actor indeed.
He's a mysterious man...but I like him. He's unique.
He's all American and gorgeous at that🥰
EXCELLENT ACTOR,...”COALMINERS DAUGHTER”🤩🤩
Love that movie 🎥
It is now playing on Tubi for free. I watched it last weekend.
I have always enjoyed him and I agree that Woodrow CALL IN LONESOME DOVE WAS ONE OF TOMMY LEE JONES BEST.
I was his driver for 6 years, enjoyed him alot... great guy!
That is awesome!
Is he retired from acting?
So he wasn't rude to you? I'm reading horror stories about him!
Then you were one of the lucky ones. When I worked with him on No County he would belittle just about everyone. He told a hair/makeup girl that she was a disgrace to her profession. He is not a nice guy.
@@debmar5771 I never put up with his B.S., I would give it right back at him...he would laugh and say Collin, we're gonna get along just fine... and we always did.
Any of his movies , I consider iconic for Tommy Lee. I always love the way he says his lines without any excuses or qualms; and always directed to the other person, point blank.
We agree, Elvia!
I forgot to state he is one of my favourite male actors.
What's your favorite Tommy Lee Jones movie, Charles?
@@FactsVerse All of Them???
The Fugitive
Male actors? actors can be male ONLY.
one of my favorite actors and I loved him In the Electric Mist, now everytime I read a Dave Robicheaux book I see Tommy in every page. Awesome actor and who cares if he doesn't want people to know anything about his personal life. They are people too. He deserves his privacy.
One of my favorite movies he starred in was Executioner`s Song. The true story about Gary Gilmore, about his crimes and how he died.
If Tommy Lee Jones is in the film then it's worth watching!
Thanks for watching, Audrey!
Loved him in Lonesome Dove!!! One of my favorites!!!! First movie I saw him in was Nate and Hayes!!!
He was so good in it, Amy!
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I always thought Josh Hartnett looked enough like him they could play father and son in a movie. I love Tommy Lee❤
I asked Google for an image of Josh Hartnett. I'd never heard of him. You are right! That would be a believable father/son duo for sure!
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Great actor. His role in No Country For Old Men was epic. However, his neighbors in San Antonio do not speak well of his demeanor (to put it lightly).
I love Tommy Lee Jones in everyone of his movies I have watched. He is a legend.
You're a true fan! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?
I love Tommy he is such a good actor I love doing everything he I've seen I just love him is it after he's awesome
Same here, Bobbijean!
Tommy Lee Jones is one of my favorite. Thank you for this video but I loved that he loved his privacy. His voice is very attractive.
The Texas accent, like Matthew McConaughey, Tommy and others is very appealing.
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What aboutLonesome Dove.great part for him.
Yes, he was so good, billsventure!
Absolutely right!
Iam terribly impressed by his role in Men in a black. I became a fan of his from those three movies.
They didn't mention Lonesome Dove, a miniseries that aired 1989 on CBS, where Tommy Lee played Captain Woodrow F. Call, former Texas Ranger.
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They've forgotten one of his better roles as Gary Gilmore in the 1970's movie: The Executioner's Song.
He first caught my eye in the soap opera, One Life to Live as a murderous doctor but I just love him as Texas Ranger Woodrow F. Call in the television miniseries Lonesome Dove! Be still my heart!!
He is among my favorite actors. I have yet to see more of his movies,but Executioners song was a CLASSIC.
Tommy Lee Jones
Movies
1. Agent K - Men In Black 1, 2, 3 1997 - 2002 - 2012
2. Major Chip Hazard - Small Soldiers 1998
3. Mike Roark - Volcano 1997
He is my husband's all time favorite Actor
He's my favorite actor and any movie he's been in is best in my books! Except when he got killed in 'The Missing'. That broke my heart!!
He also played in the soap opera One Life to Live
Mine too. I used to tease my husband about how I was moving to San Saba just so I could stalk him and he would see me, fall madly in love with me and I would be Mrs. Jones....ah a young woman's fantasy.
@@rosemaryarmstrong9558 I seen that just a few moments ago on Fact Verses. I didn't watch soaps so I woulda never known that. Really neat to know anyway!
@@roseyred72 I always told my Husband if Tommy Lee Jones was to ask me to leave w/ him....in a heartbeat!
TLJ has that elusive charm most people look for and néver find nor master in Life - any film he stars in is just great fun...one néver knows what to expect as his sense of humour is totally in its own class : ‘different’!
I would love to see a movie with Tommy Lee and Sam Elliot.
What do you think a western type maybe?
@@HILLBILLYinHELL That would be great. I have not went to the movies in over 10 years but that would be one I would pay to go see
@@HILLBILLYinHELL Hell yes. I think that would be so great.
That photo of him with his first wife (5:05) is a fake. That's him, allright, but with the actress Virginia Madsen promoting Gotham (1988).
I noticed that too.
I simply can't believe you left out is role as Captain Woodrow Call in Lonesome Dove
He always looks like he’s crapping out razor blades
Lol we can see that, THIS IS NOT A HAPPY HOUSE
Looking at TLJones, you'd never see the power and professionalism that allowed him to take over films, whether it was Lonesome Dove, The Fugitive, or Under Siege. The voice and command presence was always exciting to witness. Just look at Lonesome Dove; he was not an experienced rider but did scenes that most riders would never dream of attempting...I do wish he'd been in Men in Black in a serious rendition, playing out the actual (alleged) events associated with said mysterious men...
I loved "Hope Springs" with Tommy Lee Jones & Meryl Streep. A very different role.
Thanks for watching, Gerri!
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I 1st saw him on the soap opera All my children. Hes fantastic
It was "one life to live" he was dorian's boy toy
@@lizgreen5993 he played an intern Mark was his name
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Testament to my Personal life always
Grew up watching Your films
39 Age here God bless Mr. JONES MUCH RESPECT
San Antonio isn't any where's near the border...
@ItsStillRealToMe DamnIt When you sobered up did you find them 100 miles south at the border?
Several movies come to mind as favorites. Of course, Lonesome Dove is my all time favourite. The Park is Mine, Executioners Song, The Missing, The Hunted, Space Cowboys, The Electric Mist, JFK.
Mike Pardue ✌
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He’s a brilliant actor. The first film I ever saw him in was The Executioners Song. The most iconic film has to be The Fugitive.
I think that most of us feel the the same way! " mind your own business " ! That should be the " golden rule "!
Love Tommy Lee and his movies.
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My favorite Tommy Lee Jones movie was Based on a book by Elmer Kelton, The Good Ole Boys. This is an awesome movie. Excellent actor, and true Cowboy. I was raised 30 miles from him in Llano , Texas.
Tommy epitomizes true Texans.
The Fugitive is one of my all time favorite films! I watch it like it’s my first time seeing it every time it comes on! TLJ definitely deserved to win the Oscar for that movie!
I remember Tommy had a part in a day time soap show. He was super young.
Tommy Lee Jones shined at his best in Lonesome Dove as Captain Woodrow F. Call.
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Loved him im men in black, go ahead and press the red button ,while driving the car lollol
Yep. Jones is just a very entertaining actor. Very believable. One of the best ever and one of my favorites. I'll watch just because he's in the movie. Hasn't disappointed me yet.
Lonesome Dove is the movie I remember him best, a movie I have watched at least a dozen times it was so good.
Could not give FV a 👍having neglected Lonesome Dove which is by far Tommy Lee Jones most significant acting achievement.
Happy B-day Tommy Lee Jones. U were amazing and badass in Men In Black 1, 2, and 3. Love Men In Black... Small Soldiers and Volcano r awesome. Those toy soldiers were seriously hurting people. Damn they're good with tech shit. Love black suits, Men In Black... love Alien movies, r seriously awesome!!! May the Peace be with u Tommy Lee Jones. From Harlingen Texas. September 15, 1944
September 15, 2022 through September 15, 3022
best role - Lonesome Dove
I agree! Loved Lonesome Dove, and loved him in it, most of all the cast.
Tommy Lee Jones is one of my very favorite actors - always giving a first class performance!!!
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All his films are awesome but my favorite is Lonesome Dove...
He is a brilliant actor. I really like him. One of those "What you see is what you get" people which I admire very much.
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Lonesome Dove... best part ever
Hello Kimberly
Have always loved this man
His role as Huey Calloway in Good Old Boys is my favorite. I believe he produced and directed it as well.
Such a talented and classy guy. Makes me proud to be American when guys like him epitomize the culture. 80 years old and still on his game. 'Finestkind' just proved that again recently. (edit) Highly recommend that movie also. I live on the block where it was filmed in MA. They nailed it.
Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Tommy. He's one of our favorite actors.
@@FactsVerse he always delivers and then some. I have zero negative associations with his work. What a talent.
You forgot about Lonesome Dove.
That was so good, #Gears 73 Adult Racing Team 73!
Hell of an actor but people around where he lives do not care about meeting him because he treats them like crap
If you leave him alone I bet he does the same for you! He’s not running for office so he owes nothing to the nosy public!
What about Lonesome Dove ,great part in that Series.
I don't know if it was his best performance, but I was personally very impressed with his portrayal of Thaddeus Stephens.
I’ve watched so many of Tommy’s films and I really think he’s a great actor
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Loved his character in Space Cowboys !
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Um dos maiores atores e para mim dos mais queridos vi todos os filmes dele 🥰👏👏👏🥰😘🇵🇹
"You have me consortin' with the most sordid of characters, Mister Garrison!"
Happy Birthday Tommy I'll be 77 in November...
I can't believe "Lonesome Dove" wasn't mentioned. As a western fanatic I would like to know what he thought of his costars in this movie.
LoveeeeeTLJ,especially in “Blue Sky”
Best actor of our time.
Thanks for watching!
I agree. Fellow Texan
I HOPE YOU CAN RESPOND BACK BUT I HAVE TO SAY
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No mention of his larger than life character in "Lonesome Dove"?
That movie has somewhat of a cult following like no movie ever made!
I’ve always heard he’s very good friends with Willy Nelson & that the two share a mutual love for passing the “Peace Pipe” around.
What I do find fascinating is his ties to Texas. He’s an 8th Gentleman Texan who is a Cattlemen by trade. Having 400* acres of land & he once said Acting was more of a Hobby, whereas running a ranch was his love.
Extremely intelligent with little patience for those who are not. He graduated Cum Laude from Harvard. Very sharp tongued & powerful. Old fashioned and a true Texas Gentleman! 6’1 or 2, not sure. I first saw him in The Eyes of Laura Mars with Faye Dunaway. I’ve had a crush on him ever since. One good movie in which he bares it all is “Gothen” with Virginia Madsen. Great plot twists in that little gem.
Best movie besides The Fugitive is, “lonesome Dove” & “Not on my Land” AND “Vlue Sky”. Also “House of Cards”.
Exceptional actor! 💋💕🕯
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Alway liked watching his movies.