Ron Cephas Jones
Known for
Ron Cephas Jones won two Emmy Awards for playing William Hill in 'This Is Us', the biological father whose late reunion with his son runs through the series' first seasons. He came to screen work after years in New York theatre, and won a Tony Award in 2022 for 'Clyde's'. Other credits include 'Luke Cage', 'Mr. Robot' and 'Truth Be Told'. He died in 2023.
Ron Cephas Jones
15 Movies
14 Series
Ron Cephas Jones won two Emmy Awards for playing William Hill in 'This Is Us', the biological father whose late reunion with his son runs through the series' first seasons. He came to screen work after years in New York theatre, and won a Tony Award in 2022 for 'Clyde's'. Other credits include 'Luke Cage', 'Mr. Robot' and 'Truth Be Told'. He died in 2023.
Movies
Plays Jack
Venom
2018
Plays Alvin
Sweet and Lowdown
1999
Plays Black Panther
Across the Universe
2007
Plays Prison Guard Burwell
He Got Game
1998
Plays Rico
Dolemite Is My Name
2019
Plays Mr. Dickinson
Half Nelson
2006
Plays Montrellous
Clyde's
2021
Plays Gramps
The Holiday Calendar
2018
Plays Walter
Dog Days
2018
Plays Ice
Paid in Full
2002
Plays Ray Ellington
Glass Chin
2014
Plays Crooks
National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men
2014
Plays Joel
Naked Acts
1998
TV Shows
Plays William Hill
This Is Us
2016
Plays Leander 'Shreve' Scoville
Truth Be Told
2019
Plays Bobby Fish
Marvel's Luke Cage
2016
Plays Leslie Romero
Mr. Robot
2015
Plays Dr. Hyde
Looking for Alaska
2019
Plays Elijah Muhammad
Genius
2017
Plays Leon Kilbride
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Plays Winston Kipling
The Get Down
2016
Plays Professor Roger Dashmiel
Lisey's Story
2021
Plays Reverend Lowdown
Low Winter Sun
2013
Plays Frazier
Banshee
2013
Plays Frank Doyle
Law & Order
1990
Plays Dr. James Covington
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Reggie Banks
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Dolemite Is My Name
Full Filmography
Clyde's
Montrellous
2021
Film
Lisey's Story
Professor Roger Dashmiel · 5 episodes
2021–
TV
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Leon Kilbride · 8 episodes
2021–
TV
Truth Be Told
Leander 'Shreve' Scoville · 28 episodes
2019–
TV
Looking for Alaska
Dr. Hyde · 8 episodes
2019–
TV
Dolemite Is My Name
Rico
2019
Film
The Holiday Calendar
Gramps
2018
Film
Venom
Jack
2018
Film
Dog Days
Walter
2018
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ron Cephas Jones still alive?
Ron Cephas Jones passed away on August 19, 2023 at age 66.
What are the most famous roles of Ron Cephas Jones?
Ron Cephas Jones is best known for roles in Venom, Across the Universe, Dolemite Is My Name.
How many movies has Ron Cephas Jones been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 1998), Ron Cephas Jones has appeared in 15 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Ron Cephas Jones's first movie?
The career of Ron Cephas Jones began with He Got Game (1998).
What is Ron Cephas Jones's most recent movie or series?
Ron Cephas Jones's most recent release is Clyde's, which premiered on November 23, 2021.
What TV shows has Ron Cephas Jones appeared in?
On television, Ron Cephas Jones has appeared in Mr. Robot, The Blacklist, Marvel's Luke Cage, This Is Us.
Ron Cephas Jones
1957-01-08 · Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Ron Cephas Jones (January 8, 1957 – August 19, 2023) was an American actor, best known for his role as William Hill in the drama series This Is Us (2016–2022), which earned him four consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning twice for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2020.