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Thomas Q. Jones

Former NFL Running Back, CEO of JoinLevel, LLC & Actor Known for "Luke Cage"

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Thomas Q. Jones Biography

Thomas Q. Jones is a captivating force on and off the field. While best known as an unstoppable all-time leading running back that played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL), Jones has turned his post-NFL focus to the world of acting in both film and television, and the world of technology as the Chief Executive Officer of the mobile application developer, Castar Applications, Inc. In September 2019 he was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

In film, Jones headlined the independent film, Runaway Island, alongside Lorraine Toussaint and Aisha Hinds. He filmed Straight Outta Compton, the feature film based on the lives and careers of the hip-hop group, N.W.A. In 2016, Jones was both a producer and actor in the screen adaptation of the graphic novel, Loyalty, with Lucien Laviscount, as well as an actor in the independent short film project, Love and The Line, and the innovative independent feature length film, 9 Rides, shot entirely using 4K video with an iPhone 6s.

In television, Jones is best known for his Marvel character Comanche on the Netflix series "Luke Cage." He guest starred in the BET Network series "Tales" and in Seasons 2 and 3 of "Being Mary Jane" as Brandon "Cutty Buddy" Gibson, love interest to Gabrielle Union's title character. On the TV ONE comedy series "Born Again Virgin," Jones guest-starred as commercial pilot Vince, a love interest of the series lead played by Danielle Nicolet. He also appeared in featured roles in the Showtime series "Shameless" and IFC's Comedy "Bang! Bang!." Jones was also a recurring guest star on the Starz series "P-Valley" in in 2020.

In technology, Jones developed Castar Applications, Inc., a social business application for creative, talented individuals to showcase their special skills, and network with industry professionals. He is also the co-founder and CEO of JoinLevel LLC and Strategic Advisor at Elementz Ventures.

Jones grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA alongside five sisters, one brother, and his coal-miner parents. He collaborated with his parents to publish "Blessings from the Dust," a book inspired by the struggles the family endured coming from the poverty-stricken coal-mining camps of Virginia. Jones received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology in three years from the University of Virginia.

Jones splits his time between Los Angeles, CA and Miami, FL, with his dog and a hairless cat.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Thomas Q. Jones

    Speaking fees for Thomas Q. Jones, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Thomas Q. Jones are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Thomas Q. Jones, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Thomas Q. Jones speak about?

    Thomas Q. Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Entertainment, Football, Sports, Television Personalities, Television Stars, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Thomas Q. Jones travel from?

    Thomas Q. Jones generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Thomas Q. Jones’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Thomas Q. Jones for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thomas Q. Jones for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Thomas Q. Jones or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Former NFL Running Back, CEO of JoinLevel, LLC & Actor Known for "Luke Cage"

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Thomas Q. Jones Biography

Thomas Q. Jones is a captivating force on and off the field. While best known as an unstoppable all-time leading running back that played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL), Jones has turned his post-NFL focus to the world of acting in both film and television, and the world of technology as the Chief Executive Officer of the mobile application developer, Castar Applications, Inc. In September 2019 he was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

In film, Jones headlined the independent film, Runaway Island, alongside Lorraine Toussaint and Aisha Hinds. He filmed Straight Outta Compton, the feature film based on the lives and careers of the hip-hop group, N.W.A. In 2016, Jones was both a producer and actor in the screen adaptation of the graphic novel, Loyalty, with Lucien Laviscount, as well as an actor in the independent short film project, Love and The Line, and the innovative independent feature length film, 9 Rides, shot entirely using 4K video with an iPhone 6s.

In television, Jones is best known for his Marvel character Comanche on the Netflix series "Luke Cage." He guest starred in the BET Network series "Tales" and in Seasons 2 and 3 of "Being Mary Jane" as Brandon "Cutty Buddy" Gibson, love interest to Gabrielle Union's title character. On the TV ONE comedy series "Born Again Virgin," Jones guest-starred as commercial pilot Vince, a love interest of the series lead played by Danielle Nicolet. He also appeared in featured roles in the Showtime series "Shameless" and IFC's Comedy "Bang! Bang!." Jones was also a recurring guest star on the Starz series "P-Valley" in in 2020.

In technology, Jones developed Castar Applications, Inc., a social business application for creative, talented individuals to showcase their special skills, and network with industry professionals. He is also the co-founder and CEO of JoinLevel LLC and Strategic Advisor at Elementz Ventures.

Jones grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA alongside five sisters, one brother, and his coal-miner parents. He collaborated with his parents to publish "Blessings from the Dust," a book inspired by the struggles the family endured coming from the poverty-stricken coal-mining camps of Virginia. Jones received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology in three years from the University of Virginia.

Jones splits his time between Los Angeles, CA and Miami, FL, with his dog and a hairless cat.

Thomas Q. Jones Videos

  • Thomas Q. Jones & Deji LaRay Are Redefining the Image of Black Men
    Former NFL running back-turned-actor Thomas Q. Jones and his producing partner Deji LaRay discuss their series, “Johnson,” that is told from the...
  • Thomas Q. Jones Has Been Single For 6 Years!
    Eye candy and former football player turned actor Thomas Q. Jones reveals why he isn't rushing to find love, how he feels about sex on the first date...
  • Thomas Q. Jones On His Shifting From The NFL To Hollywood + More
    Thomas Q. Jones On His Role In 'Luke Cage', Shifting From The NFL To Hollywood + More

FAQs on booking Thomas Q. Jones

  • How do I book Thomas Q. Jones to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Thomas Q. Jones for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Thomas Q. Jones, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Thomas Q. Jones or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Thomas Q. Jones

    Speaking fees for Thomas Q. Jones, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Thomas Q. Jones are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Thomas Q. Jones, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Thomas Q. Jones speak about?

    Thomas Q. Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Entertainment, Football, Sports, Television Personalities, Television Stars, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Thomas Q. Jones travel from?

    Thomas Q. Jones generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Thomas Q. Jones’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Thomas Q. Jones for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thomas Q. Jones for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Thomas Q. Jones or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Thomas Q. Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Thomas Q. Jones for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Thomas Q. Jones generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John David Washington, Blondy Baruti, Carl Franklin, Regina Hall and Daniel Kaluuya. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thomas Q. Jones for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Thomas Q. Jones Speaker Videos

  • Thomas Q. Jones & Deji LaRay Are Redefining the Image of Black Men
    Former NFL running back-turned-actor Thomas Q. Jones and his producing partner Deji LaRay discuss their series, “Johnson,” that is told from the Black male perspective. The series that revolves...
    Thomas Q. Jones Has Been Single For 6 Years!
    Eye candy and former football player turned actor Thomas Q. Jones reveals why he isn't rushing to find love, how he feels about sex on the first date and the biggest lessons he's learned from past...
  • Thomas Q. Jones On His Shifting From The NFL To Hollywood + More
    Thomas Q. Jones On His Role In 'Luke Cage', Shifting From The NFL To Hollywood + More

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