Parnelli Jones

Biography

Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Gone in 60 Seconds

Checkered Flag or Crash

Deadline Auto Theft

Rapid Response

The Racing Scene

All Movies (5)

• Rapid Response2019 · as Self
• Deadline Auto Theft1983
• Checkered Flag or Crash1977 · as Self
• Gone in 60 Seconds1974 · as Parnelli Jones
• The Racing Scene1969 · as Self

All TV Shows (2)

• Telescope1963 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self