Ike Jones
Film Producer

Ike Jones Net Worth

Ike Jones was a pioneering African-American producer who made history in 1966 when he became the first African-American to produce a major Hollywood movie, A Man Called Adam. Born on December 23, 1929 in California, Jones also gained notoriety for his secret marriage to film star Inger Stevens.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 23, 1929
Birth Place California
Age 94 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)

About

The Producer of the 1966 film A Man Called Adam, he was the first African-American to produce a major Hollywood movie. He also became famous for his secret marriage to film star Inger Stevens.

Before Fame

He was a star football player at the University of California-Los Angeles and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers following his graduation.

Trivia

He was the first black graduate of the UCLA Film School.

Family Life

He married the popular Swedish Actress Inger Stevens in 1961. Inger tragically committed suicide several years later.

Associated With

His first production, A Man Called Adam, starred Sammy Davis, Jr.

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