Jack Jones
John Allan Jones (January 14, 1938 – October 23, 2024) was an American singer and actor. He was primarily a straight-pop singer (even when he recorded contemporary material) whose forays into jazz were mostly of the big-band/swing music variety. He won two Grammy Awards and received five nominations for Grammys. Notably, he sang the opening theme song for the television series The Love Boat.
Jones continued to perform concerts around the world and in Las Vegas. His recordings include "Lollipops and Roses", "Wives and Lovers", "The Race Is On", "The Impossible Dream", and "Call Me Irresponsible". He also sang the opening theme for the 1968 war film Anzio ("This World Is Yours"), as well as the title song for the 1963 film Love with the Proper Stranger, which played on a radio in the film contributing to the storyline.
Acted in
Back to Black
2024
as Amy's Band (On Screen): Trumpet
Behind Over the Garden Wall
2015
as Self
Over the Garden Wall
2014
as Gregory's Frog (voice)
American Hustle
2013
as Jazz Quartet Singer
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
2006
as Self
Judy Garland Duets
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Coogan's Runner
2003
as Self
Cruise of the Gods
2002
as Himself
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
as Self
Night Court
1984
as Himself
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982
as Lounge Singer
Condominium
1980
as Cole Kimber
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
as Self
Sweepstakes
1979
Flying High
1978
The Comeback
1978
as Nick Cooper
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
1977
The Love Boat
1977
as Bobby Braddock
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Dinah!
1974
as Self
Police Woman
1974
as Lewin
McMillan and Wife
1971
as Johnny Barton
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest
The Rat Patrol
1966
as Mickey Roberts
Hullabaloo
1965
as Self - Host
Hullabaloo
1965
as Self
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Singer
The Judy Garland Christmas Show
1963
as Himself
The Judy Garland Show
1963
as Self
Miss USA
1963
as Entertainment
Juke Box Rhythm
1959
as Riff Manton
The Bell Telephone Hour
1959
as Self
American Bandstand
1957
as Self
Hey, Jeannie!
1956
as Pilot
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - Singer
The Oscars
1953
as Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Mr. Jones
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest