Louis Marshall Jones Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Louis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa Jones, was an American banjo player and "old time" country and gospel music singer. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Alisa J. Wall, Marsha Jones, Eloise Jones Hawkins, Mark A. Jones
TV Shows
Hee Haw
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
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He had a daughter, Marsha Marie (born December 8, 1939), with his first wife, Eulalia. He also had three children with his second wife, Ramona: son, Mark; daughter, Eloise; and daughter, Alisa.
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Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1978.
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Legendary performer and favorite of many country music fans. He began performing as Grandpa Jones at age 26.
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One of his most popular segments on Hee Haw (1969) was "Hey Grandpa, what's for supper?!" wherein he'd follow a speil with either a really great dinner ("Chicken and dumplin's smothered over buttery biscuts and Grandma's special blueberry pie a la mode." Cast: "Yum-yum!") or something really terrible (e.g., leftovers, of which the cast would follow with "Yuk!"). He was also a member of the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet, a favorite segment of viewers.
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While not a known country hitmaker, he did place a few songs on Billboard magazine's country singles chart. His biggest hit was "T for Texas" (1962, a remake of the Jimmie Rodgers tune).
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Marty Stuart Show
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mafia II
2010
Video Game lyrics: "THE CLOSER TO THE BONE THE SWEETER IS THE MEAT" - as Louis M. Jones / music: "THE CLOSER TO THE BONE THE SWEETER IS THE MEAT" - as Louis M. Jones
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007
Video performer: "Mountain Dew"
The Porter Wagoner Show
TV Series performer - 3 episodes, 1968 - 1970 writer - 1 episode, 1974
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Drifter
1965
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Country Boy
1966
Grandpa Jones
The Drifter
1965
TV Series
Old Trapper
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
City Confidential
1998
TV Series documentary
Himself
Vicki!
1994
TV Series
Himself
Hee Haw
1969-1992
TV Series
Himself / Himself (as Louis M. 'Grandpa' Jones)
An All Star Salute to Country Music
1990
TV Movie
Himself
Dolly
1988
TV Series
Himself
Johnny Cash: The First 25 Years
1980
TV Special
Himself
12th Annual Music City News Awards
1978
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
That's Country
1977
Himself
The Perry Como Sunshine Show
1974
TV Movie
Himself - Cameo
The Mike Douglas Show
1970
TV Series
Himself - Country Vocalist
The Porter Wagoner Show
1962-1970
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
TV Series
Himself - Singer
The Joey Bishop Show
1968
TV Series
Himself
The Jimmy Dean Show
1964
TV Series
Himself
Grand Ole Opry
1956
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Best of the Wilburn Brothers Show! Classic Shows: Vol. 3
2008
Video
Himself
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007
Video
Himself
Jeff Foxworthy's Comedy Classics
2000
Video documentary
Known for movies
Hee Haw (1969-1992) as Himself / Himself (as Louis M. 'Grandpa' Jones)
The Perry Como Sunshine Show (1974) as Himself - Cameo
That's Country (1977) as Himself
12th Annual Music City News Awards (1978) as Himself - Presenter
$1 Million
