Grace Jones Jamaican Singer Born 1948 in Spanish Town
Grace Jones · actor and model · Jamaican
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Grace Jones on Social Media
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- Followers
- 505K @gracejonesofficial
- Engagement rate
- 1.77% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 8,676
- Average comments
- 259 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
Grace Jones is a Jamaican singer born on 19 May 1948 in Spanish Town. She is known for Boomerang (1992) and McCinsey's Island (1998).
Early life
Grace Jones was educated at Onondaga Community College and Syracuse University.
Career
The records show 22 albums and 35 singles released between 1975 and 2015. The first title in the list is I Need a Man (Grace Jones song) (1975); the latest is Disco (2015). Listed genres include pop music and new wave. Her instruments include accordion. Releases appeared through Island Records.
Recognition
Her awards include the Order of Jamaica. Awards come to 1 win and 2 nominations in total.
Personal life
She has one child on record.
Discography
57 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Disco | Album |
| 2014 | Me! I Disconnect From You / If You Wanna Be My Lover | Single |
| 2010 | Love You to Life | Single |
| 2008 | Corporate Cannibal | Single |
| 2008 | Hurricane | Album |
| 2008 | Williams' Blood | Single |
| 2006 | Colour Collection | Album |
| 2006 | The Grace Jones Story | Album |
| 2006 | The Ultimate Collection | Album |
| 2004 | The Collection | Album |
| 2003 | Classic Grace Jones | Album |
| 2003 | The Best of Grace Jones | Album |
| 1998 | Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions | Album |
| 1997 | Hurricane (Cradle to the Grave) | Single |
| 1996 | Island Life 2 | Album |
Show all 57 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Love Bites | Single |
| 1994 | Slave to The Rhythm (EP) | Album |
| 1993 | Evilmainya | Single |
| 1993 | Sex Drive | Single |
| 1993 | The Ultimate | Album |
| 1992 | 7 Day Weekend | Single |
| 1989 | Amado Mio | Single |
| 1989 | Bulletproof Heart | Album |
| 1989 | Love on Top of Love | Single |
| 1987 | Crush | Single |
| 1987 | Victor Should Have Been a Jazz Musician | Single |
| 1986 | I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You) | Single |
| 1986 | Inside Story | Album |
| 1986 | Party Girl | Single |
| 1985 | Island Life | Album |
| 1985 | Jones the Rhythm | Single |
| 1985 | Slave to the Rhythm | Album |
| 1985 | Slave to the Rhythm | Single |
| 1983 | Cry Now, Laugh Later | Single |
| 1983 | Living My Life | Single |
| 1983 | My Jamaican Guy | Single |
| 1982 | Living My Life | Album |
| 1982 | Nipple to the Bottle | Single |
| 1982 | The Apple Stretching | Single |
| 1981 | Demolition Man | Single |
| 1981 | I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) | Single |
| 1981 | Nightclubbing | Album |
| 1981 | Pull Up to the Bumper | Single |
| 1981 | Walking in the Rain | Single |
| 1980 | A Rolling Stone | Single |
| 1980 | Private Life | Single |
| 1980 | Warm Leatherette | Album |
| 1979 | Muse | Album |
| 1979 | On Your Knees | Single |
| 1978 | Autumn Leaves / Anema e core | Single |
| 1978 | Autumn Leaves Part. 1 & 2 (Les Feuilles Mortes) | Single |
| 1978 | Comme Un Oiseau Qui S'Envole / All On A Summers Night | Single |
| 1978 | Do or Die | Single |
| 1978 | Fame | Album |
| 1977 | Portfolio | Album |
| 1976 | Sorry | Single |
| 1975 | I Need a Man (Grace Jones song) | Single |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order of Jamaica | Won | ||
| 1988 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress | Siesta | Nominated |
| 1986 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video | Nominated |
Filmography
21 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Helmut Newton - The Bad And The Beautiful | Film | |
| 2017 | Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami | Film | |
| 2012– | Fashion! | TV series | |
| 2008 | Chelsea on the Rocks | Film | |
| 2008 | Falco: Damn It, We're Still Alive! | Film | |
| 2001 | Wolf Girl | Film | |
| 1999–2002 | BeastMaster | TV series | |
| 1998 | McCinsey's Island | Film | |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Film | |
| 1990 | Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol | Film | |
| 1987 | Siesta | Film | |
| 1987 | Straight to Hell | Film | |
| 1987– | The Original Max Talking Headroom Show | TV series | |
| 1986 | Vamp | Film | |
| 1985 | A View to a Kill | May Day | Film |
Show all 21 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Conan the Destroyer | Zula | Film |
| 1982 | A One Man Show | Film | |
| 1978– | Stryx | TV series | |
| 1976 | Colt 38 Special Squad | Film | |
| 1976 | Let's Make a Dirty Movie | Film | |
| 1973 | Gordon's War | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Grace Jones?
Grace Jones is 78 years old, born on 19 May 1948 in Spanish Town.
What is Grace Jones known for?
Grace Jones is known for Boomerang (1992) and McCinsey's Island (1998).
What is Grace Jones’s nationality?
Grace Jones is Jamaican, born in Spanish Town.
Has Grace Jones won any awards?
Yes. Grace Jones won Order of Jamaica.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q450429), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Bruce · CC BY 2.0
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