Cathy Jones
- January 5, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
Cathy Jones Biography
| Name | Cathy Jones |
| Birthday | Apr 6 |
| Birth Year | 1955 |
| Place Of Birth | Canada |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Siblings | Andy Jones, Michael Jones |
| Spouse | Paul Hannon |
| Children(s) | Elly Hannon, Mara |
Cathy Jones is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on April 6, 1955 in Canada, Canada. Comedian and writer who won 18 Gemini Awards and created the series, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, where she plays many characters including Love Murphy.
Rick Mercer is the co-creator of Jones’ television series, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and he also appears in her 2006 biopic, Keeping Up with Cathy Jones.
Jones was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She was 17 when her older brother, comedian Andy Jones, put in a good word for her with the Newfoundland Traveling Theatre Company. After a summer touring with this company Cathy joined Tommy Sexton, Greg Malone, Mary Walsh, and Dyan Olsen in Toronto to look for more work in theatre and there in the fall of 1973, they formed the comedy troupe CODCO. Andy Jones and Robert Joy joined the company in early 1974.
In 1992, Jones, comic Rick Mercer and former CODCO co-stars Mary Walsh and Greg Thomey created a new television series, This Hour Has 22 Minutes. She plays many unique characters on the show, and is known for playing both men and women often at the extreme edges of gender identity. Some of her more well known characters include Mrs. Enid, Babe Bennett, Joe Crow, and one of her personal favorites, ‘Love Murphy’, who played a love interest with her female character in the short film Outport Lesbian. As of 2005, with the departure of Greg Thomey, Jones is the only remaining original cast member of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
She had a daughter, Mara, from a previous marriage and she was married to painter, Paul Hannon from 1996 until 1999 with whom she had another daughter, Elly.
Cathy Jones Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Cathy Jones is one of the richest Comedian from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cathy Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She toured for a Summer with the Newfoundland Traveling Theatre Company after her brother, the known comedian, Andy Jones recommended her for the gig and soon after, in 1973, she went to Toronto where she formed the comedy troupe, CODCO.
She has considered herself a Shambhala Buddhist since 1992 when she started practicing with the organization.
Catherine Theresa Mary Andrea “Cathy” Jones (born April 6, 1955) is a Canadian actress, comedian and writer.
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Who is Cathy Jones Dating?
According to our records, Cathy Jones married to Paul Hannon. As of December 1, 2023, Cathy Jones’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Cathy Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Cathy Jones celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.
Top Facts about Cathy Jones
- Cathy Jones is a Canadian actress, comedian and writer.
- She was born on April 6, 1955 in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
- Jones co-created and starred in the sketch comedy show “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.”
- She has won multiple Gemini Awards for her work in television.
- Jones has also written several plays and one-woman shows.
- In 2018, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
- Jones is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada.
- She has appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout her career.
- Jones is known for her sharp wit and satirical humor.
- She continues to be a prominent figure in Canadian entertainment industry today
What is Cathy Jones doing now?
Jones left the show in 2021. In 2020, Jones reprised her longtime 22 Minutes character of Miss Enid in the CBC Gem web series Broad Appeal: Living with E’s.
Is Susan returning to 22 minutes?
Jones announced on Instagram in March that she won’t return to the Halifax- shot “22 Minutes” after starring in every season since the show’s launch in 1993.
How old is Cathy Jones?
67 years (April 6, 1955)
Who is Kathy Jones?
Kathy Jones (@KathyJones) / Twitter. Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Schwab Center for Financial Research, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Who got fired from 22 minutes?
In August 2018, Majumder was not hired back for the next season of This Hour Has 22 Minutes after he sent a letter to the producers with suggestions on the future direction of the show. Citing creative differences with Majumder, the production team chose to cut ties.