What is Grace Jones's full name?
Grace Mendoza
Grace Jones nickname(s):
The Queen of Gay Discos
Grace Jones date of birth:
May 19, 1948
How old is Grace Jones?
78
Where was Grace Jones born?
Spanish Town, Jamaica
How tall is Grace Jones?
5' 10½" (179 cm)
Grace Jones body shape:
Athletic
What color is Grace Jones's hair?
Black
Is Grace Jones gay or straight?
Bisexual
What religion is Grace Jones?
Christian
What is Grace Jones's ethnicity?
Black
What is Grace Jones nationality?
Jamaican
Where did Grace Jones go to university?
Onondaga Community College, New York
What is Grace Jones's occupation?
Singer, Actress
Grace Jones claim to fame:
The Wire
What genre is Grace Jones's work?
R&b;, Electronic, Avant-Garde, Dance, Disco, New Wave, Rock, Funk, Reggae, R&B, electronic, avant-garde, dance, disco, new wave, rock, funk, reggae, pop
What instruments does Grace Jones play?
Vocals
Who is Grace Jones's father?
William Jones
Who is Grace Jones's mother?
Marjorie Jones
Grace Jones brother(s):
Noel Jones (brother) (Megachurch pastor)
Short Biography
Grace Jones (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican singer, lyricist, supermodel, record producer, and actress. She was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica and raised by her grandparents. At 13 she moved with her siblings to their parents' home in Syracuse, New York. Jones started out as a model, initially in New York state, then in Paris, working for Yves St. Laurent, Claude Montana, and Kenzo Takada, and appearing on the covers of Elle, Vogue, and Stern working with Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and Hans Feurer.