Jenny Jones

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Jenny Jones Wiki Biography

Janina Stronski was born on the 7th June 1946, in Bethlehem, then in the British Mandate of Palestine, of Polish descent. She is a comedian and television personality, who rose to fame as an anchor of the daytime program “The Jenny Jones Show” (1991-2002). Jenny Jones has been active in the entertainment industry since 1969.

How much is the net worth of the comedian and television personality? Authoritative sources estimate that the outright size of Jenny Jones’ net worth is as much as $10 million, as of the data presented in 2016.

To begin with, Jenny Jones she was raised in Canada as her parents emigrated shortly after her birth. Jenny learned to play the drums and eventually went along with the band Marlene and the Swinging Dolls, formed by the girls to make a tour world, which led to the Far East including Japan, Hong Kong, and Viet Nam in 1968. The band arrived in early 1969 to play in the Four Queens in Las Vegas, but Jenny Jones left the band to work with the comic Al Bello and his comic magazine. She then left the act of Bello and went on to sing in the choir of Wayne Newton. Eventually, Jones moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career as a comedian. Her net worth was well established.

In 1986, Jones caught the attention of the country when participating in the talent show “Star Search”, in which she appeared as a comedian, and as a result winning $100,000. Later, she made guest appearances on several game shows, including “Press Your Luck”, “The Price is Right” and “The Match Game”. Thanks to her television popularity, she was hired to perform as a stand -up comedian in places like Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, and Radio City Music Hall in New York, where he shared the stage with such artists as Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett and Smokey Robinson. Then she toured the USA with the show “Girls’ Night Out”, which was widely accepted by the female audience. In 1991, she became the host of her own daily television show “The Jenny Jones Show”, which had many elements that are now considered clichés of American everyday conversation, such as paternity tests, sending youth to the militarized bases and infidelities. Her program was characterized by using titles that rhyme with the presentation, such as “You May Shake it for Money, But Leave Those Sexy Clothes at the Club, Honey!” Jones rejected the comparisons with Jerry Springer, saying that the program was funny and non-exploitative. During the show, Jones admitted that she had breast implants and talked about the complications. In an episode called “Same-Sex Secret Crushes” recorded in 1995, a gay man named Scott Amedure confessed his love for his automotive mechanical engineer, Jonathan Schmitz. Schmitz reacted with laughter during the program, but became disturbed by the incident later. He had a history of mental illness and alcohol and drug abuse, and three days after the show Schmitz killed Amedure. and was later convicted of second – degree murder and received 25 to 50 years in prison. The episode never aired. The ratings of the program declined in the years after the event, and the program was cancelled in 2002.

Finally, in the personal life of the comedian and television personality, Jenny Jones has been married three times. The first marriage was annulled in 1969. Her second husband was Al Gambino (1970–1972) and the third – Buz Wilburn (1973–1980). Jones does not have children.

IMDB Wikipedia “Match Game” (1981) “Press Your Luck” (1985) “The Price Is Right” (1979) “Girls’ Night Out” “Same-Sex Secret Crushes” (1995) “Star Search” (1986) “The Jenny Jones Show” (1991-2002) $10 million 1946 1946-06-07 Al Gambino (1970-1972) Assistant director Bethlehem (or Jerusalem) Buz Wilburn (1973-1980) Jenny Jones Jenny Jones Net Worth Jonathan Schmitz June 7 Marlene Scott Amedure Swinging Dolls Wisecracks (1991)

Jenny Jones Quick Info

Full Name Jenny Jones
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth June 7, 1946
Place Of Birth Bethlehem (or Jerusalem)
Height 1.61 m
Weight 61 kg
Profession Stand-up comedian, talk show host, presenter, television personality
Nationality American
Spouse Al Gambino (1970-1972), Buz Wilburn (1973-1980)
Parents John Stronski, Zosia Stronski
Partner Denis McCallion
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jennyjonessnowboarder
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428360/
Awards Academy Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama, David di Donatello Special Award, German Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
Record Labels Warner Bros. Television
Music Groups Marlene, Swinging Dolls
Nominations Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Movies Wisecracks (1991)
TV Shows “The Price Is Right” (1979), “Match Game” (1981), “Press Your Luck” (1985), “Star Search” (1986), “Girls’ Night Out”, “The Jenny Jones Show” (1991-2002), “Same-Sex Secret Crushes” (1995)

Jenny Jones Quotes

  • [When her talk show was not to blame in 2004]: Of course I did soul-searching, of course, after this happened we went back. I thought back about the show, and we all, you know, we all talked about it. We then and now still feel we did nothing wrong … I think it’s not fair to blame the show for the actions of someone. That happened three days after they left the show.
  • [When relieved that she had breast implants removed in 1993]: I finally unloaded them, I can hug people again.
  • What these heroes have accomplished is so much more than I expected and is so rewarding that I have to continue. Considering the current economic crisis, I can’t stop now.
  • There’s no better feeling than to help everyday people become philanthropists and heroes in their own communities. It’s amazing how much of a difference one person can make.

Jenny Jones Important Facts

  • Jenny’s biography, “Jenny Jones: My Story” was published in 1997 with 100% of Jenny’s profits going to breast cancer research.
  • In 2006, Jenny’s cookbook, “Look Good, Feel Great” was published and again, Jenny donated 100% of her profits to breast cancer research at City of Hope.
  • Jones established “Jenny’s Heroes,” a program where during 2008, through The Jenny Jones Foundation, she committed a million dollars of her own money to be given to individuals who use it to improve their communities. In 2009, Jones committed another million dollars for grants to people who submit the best ideas on how they would use the funds to make a difference in others’ lives. Thousands of people continue to apply online and Jones reads every application herself, personally selecting the final recipient of each grant.
  • Won prizes in her appearance on The Price Is Right (1972) game show before she made it in television.
  • She became infamous on the stand-up comedy circuit for refusing to allow men to attend her comedy shows.
  • Achieved fame when she won $100,000 in the 1986 Star Search (1983). Her one-woman show, “Girl’s Night Out”, became more than a hit — it was group therapy for her women audiences, the same ones now tuning in for more from her afternoon talk show Jenny Jones (1991).
  • Left home in London, Ontario, at age 17 to go on the road with a band.
  • Lived in London, Ontario, throughout her high school years, attending Central Secondary School.
  • Born in Palestine to parents of Polish descent, Jenny’s family emigrated to Canada in 1946.
  • Plays the drums.
  • Speaks Polish fluently.
  • Fomer backup singer for Wayne Newton.
  • Appeared on Match Game 73 (1973) as a contestant, where she won $5,000.
  • Was the first female comic to win on Star Search (1983) in 1986.
  • Was a winner on the game show Press Your Luck (1983).

Jenny Jones Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Talk Live 1991 TV Series Actress
Hidden Agenda 1990 special thanks Thanks
Jenny Can Cook 2010-2015 TV Series Herself Self
Iron Chef America: The Series 2010 TV Series Herself – ICA Judge Self
The View 2006 TV Series Herself Self
Canada A.M. 2006 TV Series Herself Self
SoapTalk 2006 TV Series Herself Self
Jenny Jones 1992-2001 TV Series Herself – Host Self
Intimate Portrait 2000 TV Series documentary Herself Self
Howard Stern 1997-1999 TV Series Herself Self
Getting By 1993 TV Series Herself Self
John & Leeza from Hollywood 1993 TV Series Herself Self
Doogie Howser, M.D. 1993 TV Series Herself Self
Wisecracks 1992 Documentary Herself Self
One on One with John Tesh 1992 TV Series Herself Self
The 18th Annual People’s Choice Awards 1992 TV Special Herself – Presenter: Favourite Female Performer in a Daytime Serial Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1988-1989 TV Series Guest Appearance / Herself – Panelist Self
Comedy Club 1987 TV Series Herself Self
Star Search 1986 TV Series Herself – Comedian Self
Press Your Luck 1985 TV Series Herself – Contestant Self
Match Game 73 1980 TV Series Herself Self
Abel Raises Cain 2005 Documentary Herself Archive Footage
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment 2003 TV Movie documentary Herself Archive Footage
Talked to Death 1997 TV Movie documentary Herself Archive Footage
Man of the Year 1995 Herself (uncredited) Archive Footage