Parnelli Jones
Acting
Born: 1933-08-12 in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA
Biography
Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Gone in 60 Seconds
Parnelli Jones
Rapid Response
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Checkered Flag or Crash
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Deadline Auto Theft
The Racing Scene
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