Vinnie Jones

Who is Vinnie Jones?

Vincent Peter "Vinnie" Jones is a British actor and former professional footballer who played as a midfielder from 1984 to 1999 notably for Wimbledon, Leeds United and Chelsea.

Born in Watford, Hertfordshire, Jones represented and captained the Welsh national football team, having qualified via a Welsh grandparent. As a member of the "Crazy Gang", Jones won the 1988 FA Cup Final with Wimbledon, a club for which he played well over 200 games during two spells between 1986 and 1998. He also previously played for Chelsea and Leeds United. Jones was especially noted for his aggressive style of play, earning him a "hard man" image on the field.

Since his retirement from football, he has capitalised on his tough man image, and is known as an actor for his aggressive and intimidating demeanour, often being typecast into roles as coaches, hooligans and violent criminals. Jones appeared in Celebrity Big Brother 2010, where he finished in third place behind Dane Bowers and Alex Reid