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Parnelli Jones

Parnelli Jones

Born: 1933-08-12 • Texarkana, Arkansas, USA

Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).

Filmography
Rapid Response poster
Rapid Response
2019 • Self
Deadline Auto Theft poster
Deadline Auto Theft
1983
Checkered Flag or Crash poster
Checkered Flag or Crash
1977 • Self
Gone in 60 Seconds poster
Gone in 60 Seconds
1974 • Parnelli Jones
The Racing Scene poster
The Racing Scene
1969 • Self