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- Born Place: California, USA
Also Known As:
Jo Jo Jones , Joseph David Jones
Joseph David-Jones
Born on December 22, 1993, in Los Angeles, Joseph David-Jones is an American actor and musician who has built a successful career across major television franchises and film. He first gained widespread recognition for his role as Connor Hawke (the son of John Diggle and future Green Arrow) in the CW’s Arrowverse, appearing in both DC's Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow, where he was eventually promoted to a series regular. David-Jones is also well known for his portrayal of Clayton Carter in the musical drama series Nashville and for starring as Jharrel Mateo in the 2021 reboot of the sci-fi series The 4400. Beyond television, he has appeared in several critically acclaimed films, including Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit (2017) and the legal drama Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) alongside Denzel Washington. In the 2026 biographical film Michael, David-Jones takes on the role of Jackie Jackson, the eldest of the Jackson brothers and a founding member of the Jackson 5. His performance covers Jackie’s adult years, exploring his leadership role within the group and his relationship with Michael during the height of their global fame. A multitalented performer, David-Jones is also an accomplished singer and instrumentalist who plays both the guitar and piano; he recently expanded his musical career by releasing independent country-soul singles like "Yippee Ki Yay" and "Castles in the Sky."
Person History
Michael 2026
2026