Tommy Lee Jones

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tommy-lee-jones

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1. When was Tommy Lee Jones born?September 15, 1946
2. Where was Tommy Lee Jones born?San Saba, Texas, USA
3. What is the career start?Appeared in projects from the 1960s through the 1980s
4. What is the academy award?Won for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Fugitive' (1993)
5. Who is Tommy Lee Jones?Tommy Lee Jones is a famous actor from Texas who loves playing tough, serious characters and even aliens in movies.
6. Which movie earned him an Oscar?He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard in the 1993 film "The Fugitive."

Academy Award: A highly prestigious award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in cinematic achievements.
Primetime Emmy Award: An award presented by the Television Academy for outstanding achievements in the American primetime television industry.
Gravitas: Seriousness and dignity, especially in a person's manner or bearing.
Archetype: A very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurring symbol or motif in literature and art.