Biography
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (March 14, 1933 – November 3, 2024) was an American record producer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans 70 years in the entertainment industry with a record of 80 Grammy Award nominations, 28 Grammys, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.
Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing Lesley Gore's major pop hits of the early 1960s (including "It's My Party") and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations between the jazz artists Frank Sinatra and Count Basie in the same time period. In 1968, Jones became the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Eyes of Love" from the film Banning. Jones was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the 1967 film In Cold Blood, making him the first African American to be nominated twice in the same year. Jones produced three of popstar Michael Jackson's most successful albums: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987). In 1985, Jones produced and conducted the charity song "We Are the World", which raised funds for victims of famine in Ethiopia.
In 1971, Jones became the first African American to be the musical director and conductor of the Academy Awards. In 1995, he was the first African American to receive the academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. He is tied with sound designer Willie D. Burton as the second most Oscar-nominated African American, with seven nominations each. In 2013, Jones was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as the winner, alongside Lou Adler, of the Ahmet Ertegun Award. He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time.
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The Groove Under the GrooveFilm · 2026 · Acting
Diane Warren: RelentlessFilm · 2025 · as Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones, Music ManFilm · 2025 · as Self (archive footage)
Don Lewis and The Live Electronic OrchestraFilm · 2024 · as Self
Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood BowlFilm · 2024 · as Self
King of Kings: Chasing Edward JonesFilm · 2024 · as Self
LolaFilm · 2024 · Original Music Composer
Once Upon a Time Michel LegrandFilm · 2024 · as Self
The Greatest Night in PopFilm · 2024 · as Self (archive footage)
Max Roach: The Drum Also WaltzesFilm · 2023 · as Self
Oprah & The Color Purple JourneyFilm · 2023 · as Self
The Color PurpleFilm · 2023 · Producer
They All Came Out to MontreuxFilm · 2023 · as Self
Thriller 40Film · 2023 · as Self (archive footage)
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyFilm · 2022 · as Self (archive footage)
EnnioFilm · 2022 · as Self
Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It HappensFilm · 2022 · as Self
Kylie Minogue V The Bee GeesFilm · 2022 · as Self (archive footage)
SidneyFilm · 2022 · as Self
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FMFilm · 2022 · as Self (voice)
Tony Bennett: Forget Me NotFilm · 2022 · as Self- Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me OverFilm · 2021 · as Self
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-TorresFilm · 2021 · as Self
Sergio Mendes in the Key of JoyFilm · 2021 · as Self- You Don't Own MeFilm · 2021 · as Self
Count Basie: Through His Own EyesFilm · 2020 · Acting
Herb Alpert Is...Film · 2020 · as Self
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the TruthFilm · 2020 · as Self
Ronnie'sFilm · 2020 · as Self (voice)
David Foster: Off the RecordFilm · 2019 · as Self
Devil's Pie: D'AngeloFilm · 2019 · as Self
Miles Davis: Birth of the CoolFilm · 2019 · as Self - Musician
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude NobsFilm · 2019 · as Self
Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in ParisFilm · 2019 · as Self
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam CookeFilm · 2019 · as Self
Sherman's ShowcaseTV · 2019 · as Quincy Jones · 1 episode
The Black GodfatherFilm · 2019 · as Self
Davi's WayFilm · 2018 · as Self
It Must Schwing: The Blue Note StoryFilm · 2018 · as Self
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy JonesFilm · 2018 · as Self
QuincyFilm · 2018 · as Self
Survivor's Guide to PrisonFilm · 2018 · as Self
The Jazz AmbassadorsFilm · 2018 · as Self
Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1Film · 2018 · as Self
Carpool Karaoke: The SeriesTV · 2017 · as Self · 1 episode
Feel Rich: Health Is the New WealthFilm · 2017 · as Himself
Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child ProdigiesFilm · 2017 · as Self
Quincy Jones & Friends - Live at Jazz Open StuttgartFilm · 2017 · as Self
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be MeFilm · 2017 · as Self
Sandy WexlerFilm · 2017 · as Self
Score: A Film Music DocumentaryFilm · 2017 · as Self
SteveTV · 2017 · as Self · 1 episode
I Go Back Home - Jimmy ScottFilm · 2016 · as Self
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the WallFilm · 2016 · as Self
More Than JazzFilm · 2016 · as Himself
SoundbreakingTV · 2016 · as Self · 1 episode
Kareem: Minority of OneFilm · 2015 · as Self
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy ConcertFilm · 2015 · as Self
Keep on Keepin' OnFilm · 2014 · Producer
The Distortion of SoundFilm · 2014 · as Self
Experience MontreuxFilm · 2013 · as Self
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For LoveFilm · 2013 · as Self
Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991Film · 2013 · as Himself
Richard Pryor: Omit the LogicFilm · 2013 · as Self
Anouk Aimée, la beauté du gesteFilm · 2012 · as Self
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a PimpFilm · 2012 · as Self
Paul Simon: Under African SkiesFilm · 2012 · as Self- Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy ScottFilm · 2012 · as Self
Q: The ManFilm · 2009 · as Self
The Jazz BaronessFilm · 2009 · as Self
Wheedle's GrooveFilm · 2009 · as Self- An Evening with Quincy JonesFilm · 2008 · Acting
Celia: The QueenFilm · 2008 · as Self
Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women In JazzFilm · 2008 · as Self
Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at MontreuxFilm · 2008 · as Self
Quincy Jones: Breaking New SoundFilm · 2008 · as Self- Quincy Jones: The Many Lives of QTV · 2008 · Acting · 2 episodes
Tori Amos: Live at Montreux 1991/1992Film · 2008 · Director
BrandoFilm · 2007 · as Self
EmpreintesTV · 2007 · Acting · 1 episode
King: Man of Peace in a Time of WarFilm · 2007 · as Self
Jazz Icons - Quincy Jones Live in '60Film · 2006 · Acting
LegendsTV · 2006 · as Self · 1 episode
The N WordFilm · 2006 · as Self
The One ShowTV · 2006 · as Self · 1 episode
Get Rich or Die Tryin'Film · 2005 · Original Music Composer
Letter to the PresidentFilm · 2005 · as Self
The BoondocksTV · 2005 · as Self (voice) · 1 episode
The Colbert ReportTV · 2005 · Acting · 1 episode
The Situation Room with Wolf BlitzerTV · 2005 · Acting · 1 episode
America Beyond the Color LineTV · 2004 · as Self · 1 episode
Best Week EverTV · 2004 · Acting · 1 episode
Genius. A Night for Ray CharlesFilm · 2004 · as Self
Michael Jackson: The OneFilm · 2004 · as Self
The World of Nat King ColeFilm · 2004 · as Self
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack CollectionFilm · 2003 · as Self (archive footage)
Michael Jackson: Number OnesFilm · 2003 · as Self (archive footage)
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV · 2003 · as Self · 1 episode
Austin Powers in GoldmemberFilm · 2002 · as Quincy Jones
It's Black EntertainmentFilm · 2002 · as Self
The Cosby Show: A Look BackFilm · 2002 · as Self
Lesley Gore: It's Her PartyFilm · 2001 · Acting
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary CelebrationFilm · 2001 · as Self
Quincy Jones: In the PocketFilm · 2001 · as Self
Fantasia 2000Film · 2000 · as Self - Host
Frank Sinatra MemorialFilm · 2000 · as Self
Sidney Poitier: One Bright LightFilm · 2000 · Acting
Intimate Portrait: Natalie ColeFilm · 1999 · as Self
Creating RagtimeFilm · 1998 · as Self
Quincy Jones... The First 50 YearsFilm · 1998 · as Self- Sternstunde KunstTV · 1998 · as Self · 1 episode
Classic AlbumsTV · 1997 · as Self · 1 episode
SteelFilm · 1997 · Producer
The Rhythm of LifeTV · 1997 · Acting · 1 episode
Quincy Jones: 50 Years in Music - Live at MontreuxFilm · 1996 · Acting
The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996Film · 1996 · as Self
Wayne Shorter: Live at Montreux 1996Film · 1996 · Acting
In the HouseTV · 1995 · Producer · 76 episodes
MADtvTV · 1995 · as Self · 1 episode- MADtvTV · 1995 · Producer · 324 episodes
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStoryFilm · 1995 · Producer
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of OscarFilm · 1995 · as Self
A Great Day in HarlemFilm · 1994 · as Self - Narrator
Lill-Babs 40 år som artistFilm · 1994 · as Self- The Jackson Family HonorsFilm · 1994 · as Self
A Cool Like That ChristmasFilm · 1993 · Producer
New Order StoryFilm · 1993 · as Self
The Real Malcolm XFilm · 1992 · Acting- The Jenny Jones ShowTV · 1991 · Producer · 24 episodes
Benny Carter: Symphony in RiffsFilm · 1990 · as Self
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy JonesFilm · 1990 · as Self
Stalingrad: Film 1Film · 1990 · Producer
The Earth Day SpecialFilm · 1990 · as Self
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirTV · 1990 · as Quincy Jones · 2 episodes- Big World CafeTV · 1989 · Acting · 1 episode
Life Goes OnTV · 1989 · as Dan Webster · 1 episode
Prince: Musical PortraitFilm · 1989 · as Self
The Unforgettable Nat King ColeFilm · 1989 · as Self
Michael Jackson: The Legend ContinuesFilm · 1988 · as Self- Sacrée soiréeTV · 1987 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.Film · 1986 · Acting
Looney Tunes 50th AnniversaryFilm · 1986 · as Self
The Color PurpleFilm · 1985 · Original Music Composer- The Color PurpleFilm · 1985 · Producer
We Are the World: The Story Behind the SongFilm · 1985 · as Self
I Love QuincyFilm · 1984 · as Self
DianaFilm · 1981 · as Self
The Kennedy Center HonorsTV · 1978 · as Self · 1 episode
The WizFilm · 1978 · as Emerald City Gold Pianist (uncredited)
Wiz on Down the RoadFilm · 1978 · as Self - Music Arranger / Emerald City Gold Pianist
Saturday Night LiveTV · 1975 · as Self - Host & Musical Guest · 1 episode
The GetawayFilm · 1972 · Original Music Composer
The Hot RockFilm · 1972 · Original Music Composer
$Film · 1971 · Original Music Composer
Brother JohnFilm · 1971 · Original Music Composer
EggsFilm · 1971 · Original Music Composer
Great PerformancesTV · 1971 · as Self · 2 episodes
HonkyFilm · 1971 · Original Music Composer
The Anderson TapesFilm · 1971 · Original Music Composer- We Are UniversalFilm · 1971 · Acting
Last of the Mobile Hot ShotsFilm · 1970 · Original Music Composer
The Out-of-TownersFilm · 1970 · Original Music Composer
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!Film · 1970 · Original Music Composer
Bob & Carol & Ted & AliceFilm · 1969 · Original Music Composer
Cactus FlowerFilm · 1969 · Original Music Composer
John and MaryFilm · 1969 · Original Music Composer
Mackenna's GoldFilm · 1969 · Original Music Composer
Of Men and DemonsFilm · 1969 · Original Music Composer
The Italian JobFilm · 1969 · Original Music Composer
The Lost ManFilm · 1969 · Original Music Composer
A Dandy in AspicFilm · 1968 · Original Music Composer
For Love of IvyFilm · 1968 · Original Music Composer
Split Second to an EpitaphFilm · 1968 · Original Music Composer
The Hell with HeroesFilm · 1968 · Original Music Composer
The SplitFilm · 1968 · Original Music Composer
BanningFilm · 1967 · Original Music Composer
Enter LaughingFilm · 1967 · Original Music Composer
In Cold BloodFilm · 1967 · Original Music Composer
In the Heat of the NightFilm · 1967 · Original Music Composer
IronsideFilm · 1967 · Original Music Composer
IronsideTV · 1967 · Acting · 1 episode
The Deadly AffairFilm · 1967 · Original Music Composer
Titel, Thesen, TemperamenteTV · 1967 · as Self · 1 episode
Walk Don't RunFilm · 1966 · Original Music Composer
Frank Sinatra SpectacularFilm · 1965 · as Self - Conductor
MirageFilm · 1965 · Original Music Composer
The PawnbrokerFilm · 1965 · Original Music Composer
The Slender ThreadFilm · 1965 · Original Music Composer
The Boy in the TreeFilm · 1961 · Original Music Composer- The OscarsTV · 1953 · as Self · 3 episodes
Science Fiction Film AwardsTV · as Self · 1 episode
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