Nick Jones, 1978
Writers · January 1, 1978
Nick Jones
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Nick Jones is 48 years old, born January 1, 1978 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Nick Jones wrote and produced Netflix's Orange is the New Black and GLOW while building a theater career around darkly comedic plays. Born in Alaska in 1978, he penned the puppet rock musical Jollyship the Whiz-Bang (2008), The Coward (2010)—which won two Lortel Awards—and Trevor (2013), the latter earning four Ovation Awards and an LA Critics Circle prize for playwriting. A Capricorn screenwriter and performer, Jones balances television and stage work.
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Biography
Nick Jones is an American screenwriter, playwright, and performer born in Alaska in 1978. He co-wrote and produced the first four seasons of Netflix's Orange is the New Black, establishing himself as a key voice in prestige television. He later worked on Netflix's GLOW, further cementing his profile in streaming drama. Offstage, Jones has authored several theater works that earned critical recognition. Jollyship the Whiz-Bang (2008), a puppet rock musical, cast him in a starring role alongside his writing duties. The Coward (2010) won two Lortel Awards, honoring performances by Kristen Schaal and Gabriel Berry. Trevor (2013) became his most decorated play: Circle X Theatre's 2015 production, starring Jimmi Simpson and Laurie Metcalf, won four Ovation Awards including Best Playwriting and took the LA Critics Circle award for the same category. Artists Repertory Theatre mounted the Northwest premiere in fall 2016. As a Capricorn life-path 9, Jones channels introspection and completion into character-driven narratives across both television and theater.
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Trivia
- Jones starred in his own 2008 puppet rock musical, Jollyship the Whiz-Bang, doubling as writer and performer.
- The Coward's Lortel Awards honored the play's cast (Kristen Schaal and Gabriel Berry) rather than Jones's writing directly.
- Trevor earned four Ovation Awards in its 2015 Los Angeles production, including the award for Best Playwriting.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Nick Jones often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Nick Jones?
- Nick Jones is 48 years old (born January 1, 1978).
- When is Nick Jones's birthday?
- Nick Jones was born on January 1, 1978.
- What is Nick Jones's zodiac sign?
- Nick Jones is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1978.
- What is Nick Jones's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Nick Jones was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Nick Jones from?
- Nick Jones is from United States.
- What does Nick Jones do?
- Nick Jones is a writer.
- Is Nick Jones still alive?
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