Jessie Jones, Veteran TV Actor and Prolific Playwright, Dies at 75
Jessie Jones, a veteran TV character actor known for roles in series like Murphy Brown and Newhart, and a prolific comedy playwright, has died at 75. Her writing partner Jamie Wooten confirmed her passing on March 20 in Washington, D.C. after a long illness.
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Jessie Jones, Actress and Playwright, Dies at 75
Jessie Jones, a TV actress who became a succesful playwright with “Dearly Departed” and the Jones Hope Wooten Comedies, died March 20 in Washington, D.C. after a long illness. Her friend and writing partner Jamie Wooten announced her death. Throughout the ’80s, ’90s and beyond, Jones had guest appearances in shows including “Night Court,” “Newhart,” […]
By Pat Saperstein
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Jessie Jones, a veteran TV character actor who guested on such popular series as Murphy Brown, Newhart and Night Court and also was a prolific comedy playwright, has died. She was 75. Her writing partner Jamie Wooten told Deadline that Jones died March 20 in Washington, D.C., after a long illness. Born on August 21, […]
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