Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1966-09-07
- Born Place: Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Also Known As:
Тоби Джонс, 토비 존스, Tobias Edward Heslewood Jones OBE, Tobias Edward Heslewood Jones, 托比·琼斯, توبی جونز
Toby Jones
Toby Jones is a distinguished British actor celebrated for his versatility across film, television, and theater. Born on September 7, 1966, in Hammersmith, London, he hails from a family deeply rooted in the arts—his father, Freddie Jones, was a noted actor, and his mother, Jennifer Heslewood, was an actress and casting director. Jones attended Christ Church Cathedral School and Abingdon School in Oxfordshire during the 1980s. He pursued drama at the University of Manchester from 1986 to 1989 and further honed his craft at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris from 1989 to 1991. Jones's career is marked by a wide array of roles that showcase his range and depth. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Dobby in the Harry Potter films and as Arnim Zola in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Captain America series. His other notable film roles include Claudius Templesmith in The Hunger Games series, Mr. Eversoll in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Basil Shaw in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. In television, Jones has delivered compelling performances in series such as Doctor Who, Sherlock, Wayward Pines, and Agent Carter. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Alfred Hitchcock in the HBO film The Girl (2012), earning a Golden Globe nomination. His role in the BBC series Detectorists (2018) won him a BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance . On stage, Jones has demonstrated his theatrical prowess in productions like The Birthday Party and Marvellous, the latter being a biographical drama where he portrayed Neil Baldwin, a man with learning difficulties who led an extraordinary life. His performance was widely praised for its sensitivity and depth. In 2025, Jones starred as Philip Burton in the biographical film Mr. Burton, which explores the early life of actor Richard Burton and the mentorship that shaped his career . Beyond his acting, Jones is known for his advocacy on social issues. In 2024, he participated in a 24-hour Shakespeare marathon to raise funds for Compass Collective, an organization supporting young refugees in the UK .
