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Parnelli Jones

Parnelli Jones

Birthday: 1933-08-12 | Place of Birth: Texarkana, Arkansas, USA

Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2019
Rapid Response

as    Self

1978
Checkered Flag or Crash

as    Self

1974
Gone in 60 Seconds

as    Parnelli Jones

1969
The Racing Scene

as    Self