Clyde Jones - Actor Profile

Clyde Jones

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Louisiana, USA

About Clyde Jones

Clyde Risley Jones was born in Louisiana, USA. He is known for Who Killed Soul Glow? (2012), Coming to America (1988) and 13 Sins (2014).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Clyde Jones Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Clyde Jones reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Clyde Jones's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Clyde Jones's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Divas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Clyde Jones Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Clyde Jones's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Divas (1995) movie poster
★10.0

Divas: Members of an all-female black singing group learn about the industry and themselves in their rise to success.

Divas

1995•Drama
★7.8
Emancipation (2022) movie poster
★7.8

Emancipation: Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslav

Emancipation

2022•Drama
★7.3
Where Hope Grows (2014) movie poster
★7.3

Where Hope Grows: Calvin Campbell is a former professional baseball player sent to an early retirement due to his panic attacks at the pla

Where Hope Grows

2014•Drama
★6.9
Coming to America (1988) movie poster
★6.9

Coming to America: An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to

Coming to America

1988•Comedy
★6.8
Get On Up (2014) movie poster
★6.8

Get On Up: A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

Get On Up

2014•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Clyde Jones has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Red Tops The Homeless Man Flop Similar →
2022 Emancipation Priest Super Hit Similar →
2022 No Turning Back Uncle Albert Flop Similar →
2021 One of These Days Brian Average Similar →
2019 Christmas Belles Background person Flop Similar →
2018 BFA New Orleans Professor James Blake II Flop Similar →
2015 Creepin' With The Deacon Brother Smitty Flop Similar →
2014 Get On Up Daddy Grace Hit Similar →
2014 13 Sins Gerry Average Similar →
2014 Where Hope Grows Dexter Hit Similar →
2012 The Great Divide Clyde Jones Flop Similar →
2012 Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day Lamont Flop Similar →
2012 The Courier Jack Straw Flop Similar →
2012 Who Killed Soul Glow? Soul Glow Flop Similar →
2011 Breathe Mr. Winn Flop Similar →
2010 A Gangland Love Story Whisper Flop Similar →
2005 Treasure n tha Hood Moses Flop Similar →
2004 Roscoe's House of Chicken n Waffles Movie Star Flop Similar →
2000 Love Beat the Hell Outta Me Wesley Flop Similar →
1999 Trippin' Sleazy Brother Flop Similar →
1995 Divas - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Delta Heat Clayborne Flop Similar →
1989 Crack House B.T. Flop Similar →
1989 The Siege of Firebase Gloria Coates Average Similar →
1989 Savannah Shaw Flop Similar →
1988 Coming to America Soul Glo Man Hit Similar →
1979 The Prize Fighter Boxer Flop Similar →

Clyde Jones - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Clyde Jones?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clyde Jones is "Divas" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Clyde Jones acted in?

Clyde Jones has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Clyde Jones?

Other notable films include "Emancipation", "Where Hope Grows", and "Coming to America".

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