THIS IS TOM JONES
THIS IS TOM JONES
| Real Name: | Thomas John Woodward |
| Birthday: | June 7, 1940 |
| Birthplace & Hometown: | Pontypridd, Treforest, Glamorgan, South Wales |
| Height: | 5'10 |
| Eyes: | Blue |
| Hair: | Dark Brown/Naturally Curly |
| Family: | Wife: Melinda (Linda) (Married 51 years) Son: Mark - Birthday 4/11 Sister: Shelia Woodward Mother: Freda Jones Woodward (Deceased 2/7/03) Father: Thomas John (Deceased 10/5/81) Daughter-in-law: Donna Marie Grandson: Alexander John (6/12/83) Granddaughter: Emma Violet (9/15/87) |
| Education: | Treforest Secondary Modern School |
| First Stage Name: | Tommy Scott |
| Former Occupation: | Laborer on building site |
| Age entered show business: | 18 |
| Debut: | A local Working Men's Club |
| Radio Debut: | Program - Top Gear |
| TV Debut: | Program - Donald Peers Presents |
| Personal Manager: | Gordon Mills (Deceased 7/29/86) |
| Present Personal Manager: | Mark Woodward (Son) |
| Former Backing Group: | The Squires |
| Greatest Influence: | Gordon Mills (Deceased 7/29/86) |
| Best Break: | Meeting Gordon Mills and recording "It's Not Unusual" |
| Music Preference: | Soul, Ballads, Rock'n Roll, Country & Western |
| STAR Walk of Fame: | Tom's STAR is located at 6608 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA in front of Frederick's of Hollywood. Tom was awarded his STAR on 6/29/89. (He is the only celebrity to receive a STAR that was totally nominated and paid for by his fans.) |
| Honours OBE Award |
Tom was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) on 3/9/99 by Queen Elizabeth. Tom was awarded an OBE for his contribution to the world of music and entertainment for over 30 years. |
| Brit Awards 2000 | Tom wins Best British Male at the Brit Awards 2000 on March 3, 2000 |
| Silver Clef Award | 6/29/01 London - Tom is honored for his contribution to pop music. Past winners were Sir Elton John, and The Rolling Stones. |
| Q Awards | 10/21/02 - London - Tom received the Merit Award in recognition of his longevity, style, charisma, and a career that's touched the hearts of everyone. |
| Brit Awards 2003 | Tom receives the highest of Brit Awards for his Outstanding Contribution to Music on February 20, 2003. Tom dedicated this award in memory of his Mother, Freda, and his Dad, Tom, Sr. |
| 100 Welsh Heroes 2004 | Tom was voted #3 Top Welsh Hero and was voted #1 Performer. The top two spots went to two gentlemen in Welsh History. |
| UK Walk of Fame 2005 | September 18 - UK Walk of Fame - Walkway dedicated to entertainers from TV, music and comedy in central London outside St. Paul's in Covent Garden. Tom is among the first 100 to get a "Star" on this Avenue of Stars. |
| Pop Factory Music Award | December 3, 2005 - Tom received another lifetime achievement award - "Outstanding Contribution to Music" from The Pop Factory who produced his Cardiff Castle Concert DVD and his birthday concert in Pontypridd this year. |
| Knighthood | March 29, 2006 - Tom is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Tom as awarded this special honor for his contribution to the world of music and entertainment for over 40 years. He is now known as Sir Tom Jones. |
| Likes: | Singing, relaxing at home, watching TV, playing records/CD's, billiards, darts, keeping fit, and watching boxing matches. |
| Dislikes: | Shaving, changing flat tires, getting up early in the morning |
| Favorite Color: | Blue |
| Favorite Singers: | Brook Benton, Solomon Burke, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Al Jolson, Tennessee Ernie Ford |
| Favorite Actor/Actress: | Hugh Griffith, Rod Steiger, Katherine Ross, Claudia Cardinale, Paul Newman |
| Favorite Clothes: | Casual, well-cut |
| Favorite Foods: | Home cooking, Indian Curry Dishes, Steak, Lobster, Italian & French food, Grapefruit, Oranges, Grapes |
| Favorite Drink: | Dom Perignon (Champagne) |
| Ambition: | To continue in the profession he loves as far as he can go. |
| Home: | Los Angeles, CA |
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