Jimmy Jones (comedian)
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Born
9 February 1938
Albert Simmonds
9 February 1938
Southampton, Hampshire, England
OccupationComedian
Yearsactive1962-present
Jimmy Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | Albert Simmonds 9 February 1938 Southampton, Hampshire, England |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Years active | 1962-present |
Albert Simmonds (born 9 February 1938), better known by the stage name Jimmy Jones, is a British stand-up comedian, with a reputation for being "outspoken".[1]
Jones was born as Albert Simmonds, on 9 February 1938 in Southampton, England.[citation needed] He grew up in Rainham, Essex, attending a Catholic school, and initially wanting to train as a priest.[1]
Jones's autobiography, Now This is a Very True Story (ISBN 978-1843581963), written with the aid of Garry Bushell, was published in 2010.[2]
