Mark Jones

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Mark Jones

Mark Jones is best known for The A-Team, Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, The Fall Guy and Galactica 1980. Mark Jones was born on January 17, 1953. Mark Jones died on January 16, 2026 at the age of 72.

Born
January 17, 1953
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
January 16, 2026 (72 years old)

Biography

Mark Robert Jones (born January 17, 1953) is an American screenwriter, film director, television director, film producer, and television producer. He wrote and directed Leprechaun (1993), about the fairy tale character, beginning the horror franchise of the same name, which includes eight films in total. He also directed and co-wrote the horror film Rumpelstiltskin, also based on a fairy tale, and written for numerous television series such as The A-Team and The Highwayman. Jones wrote and directed the 2007 film Triloquist and the 2013 film Scorned.

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Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Mark Jones been in?

Mark Jones is best known for The A-Team, Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, The Fall Guy and Galactica 1980.

When was Mark Jones born?

Mark Jones was born on January 17, 1953. (Los Angeles, California, USA)

How old is Mark Jones?

Mark Jones died on January 16, 2026 at the age of 72.

Updated: October 27, 2026 ·