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Fierce, long-limbed black singer and occasional actress, a Jamaican-born model who appeared in several Italian films before beginning a music career which specialized in new wave pop and dance music. It was more Jones' image than her musical prowess, however, that brought about her return to motion pictures. With her androgynous persona, trademark square-edged hairdo and attitude of angry hauteur, Jones was a natural for such roles as the exotic Zula in the adventure fantasy "Conan the Destroyer" (1984), the murderous May Day in the James Bond adventure "A View to a Kill" (1985) and the aptly named "Strange" in the lukewarm Eddie Murphy vehicle "Boomerang" (1992)....

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Filmography

The Universe of Keith Haring - ( Herself / 2008 / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
No Place Like Home - ( - Cast / 2006 / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
Chelsea on the Rocks - ( - Herself / / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
Knocking On Heaven's Door - ( - Cast / / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
Pineapple Express - ( Song Performer / 2008 / Released / )
Rush Hour 3 - ( Song Performer / 2007 / Released / )
Lord of War - ( Song Performer / 2005 / Released / )
Save the Last Dance - ( Song Performer / 2001 / Released / )
Whatever It Takes - ( Song Performer / 2000 / Released / )
200 Cigarettes - ( Song Performer / 1999 / Released / )
Palmer's Pick-Up - ( Mr Remo / 1999 / Released / )
Summer of Sam - ( Song Performer / 1999 / Released / )
54 - ( Song Performer / 1998 / Released / Forum Film Limited )
In and Out of Fashion - ( / 1998 / Released / )
McCinsey's Island - ( / 1998 / Released / )
The Avengers - ( Song Performer / 1998 / Released / )
She's So Lovely - ( Song / 1997 / Released / REP Distribution )
She's So Lovely - ( Song Performer / 1997 / Released / REP Distribution )
Cyber Bandits - ( / 1995 / Released / )
Boomerang - ( Strange / 1992 / Released / )
Boomerang - ( Song / 1992 / Released / )
Freddie as F.R.O.7 - ( Song Performer / 1992 / Released / )
Christo in Paris - ( Song Performer / 1990 / Released / )
Rooftops - ( Song(- song producer) / 1989 / Released / Village Roadshow Pictures Worldwide )
Rooftops - ( Song / 1989 / Released / Village Roadshow Pictures Worldwide )
Rooftops - ( Song Performer / 1989 / Released / Village Roadshow Pictures Worldwide )
Worth Winning - ( Song Performer / 1989 / Released / Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) )
Frantic - ( Song Performer / 1988 / Released / )
The Supergrass - ( Song Performer / 1988 / Released / Embassy Home Entertainment )
Pathos - ( Song Performer / 1987 / Released / )
Siesta - ( Conchita / 1987 / Released / Filmpac Holdings )
Straight to Hell - ( Sonya / 1987 / Released / CBS/Fox Video International )
Raw Deal - ( Song Performer / 1986 / Released / Dino De Laurentiis Company )
Vamp - ( Katrina / 1986 / Released / )
Vamp - ( Song(- title song) / 1986 / Released / )
Vamp - ( Song Performer(- title song performer) / 1986 / Released / )
A View to a Kill - ( May Day / 1985 / Released / Universal Pictures International (UPI) )
Mode in France - ( / 1985 / Released / )
Conan the Destroyer - ( Zula / 1984 / Released / )
Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts - ( Herself / 1979 / Released / )
Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts - ( Song Performer / 1979 / Released / )
Gordon's War - ( / 1973 / Released / Fox Films, Ltd. )

TV Credits
Wolf Girl ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
The 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards ( 2000 / Released ): Actor
BeastMaster ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Andy Warhol: The E! True Hollywood Story ( 1998 / Released ): Actor
The Full Wax ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
The 1st International Rock Awards ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
A Reggae Session ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Rich and Famous 1988 World's Best ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Island Records: The Allstar Story ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
American Video Awards ( 1985 / Released ): Actor
Shaka Zulu -- The Citadel ( Released ): Actor

Full Biography (Back to top)


Fierce, long-limbed black singer and occasional actress, a Jamaican-born model who appeared in several Italian films before beginning a music career which specialized in new wave pop and dance music. It was more Jones' image than her musical prowess, however, that brought about her return to motion pictures. With her androgynous persona, trademark square-edged hairdo and attitude of angry hauteur, Jones was a natural for such roles as the exotic Zula in the adventure fantasy "Conan the Destroyer" (1984), the murderous May Day in the James Bond adventure "A View to a Kill" (1985) and the aptly named "Strange" in the lukewarm Eddie Murphy vehicle "Boomerang" (1992).

Profession(s):
Actor, singer, model
Sometimes Credited As:
Grace Mendoza
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Family
brother:Noel Jones (twin to Grace)
husband:Atila Altaunbay (married February 1996; born c. 1975)

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Education
Syracuse University Syracuse, New York
Milestones (Back to top)

1984 Played first leading role in an American film in "Conan the Destroyer"
1978 Appeared in filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim's interview-based documentary, "Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts"
1973 Played a small role in the US feature film, "Gordon's War"



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