Tom Jones

Biography

Tom Jones, born Thomas John Woodward on June 7, 1940, in Trefforest, Pontypridd, Wales, began his career with top-ten hits in the mid-1960s. A versatile singer with a full-throated baritone, he has sold over 100 million records and had 36 Top 40 hits in the UK and 19 in the US. Jones has also acted in several films and television shows, including Pleasure Cove and Mars Attacks!, earning numerous awards for his musical achievements.