
Acting
Rickie Lee Jones
Born
1954-11-08 (71)
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
21 titles
Rickie Lee Jones is an American vocalist, musician, songwriter, producer, actress and narrator. Over the course of a career that spans five decades, Jones has recorded in various musical styles including rock, R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz.
Known for
6.5David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
6.9A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
1975
4.3ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
The View
1997
7.3Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
5.3Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
5.9Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
Film credits
2010s · 5 titles
5.3In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert Mitchum (1917-97) to let himself be filmed simply hanging out with friends, telling anecdotes from his life and recording jazz standards.
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
2019
4.7Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the peace and quiet she longed for is disrupted by the noisy construction of neighboring housing developments. Before long, Colleen discovers that she can’t stand herself now that she has given up the only thing she has ever truly been passionate about. As an alternative to isolation, she reluctantly befriends her jubilant, whimsical neighbor and reconnects with her estranged brother. Haunted by loneliness and past desires, Colleen begins to feel as if her life was lived through the characters she has played on stage and screen.
Shit Year
2010
NRIn this feature length documentary, renowned director Gail Harvey follows Grammy Award Winning and Rolling Stones cover gracing singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones as she makes her first studio album in ten years. Jones reflects on aging, being a woman in the music industry and the amazing and complicated life she has lived.
Rickie Lee Jones: The Other Side of Desire
2015
7.0A documentary featuring interviews with 100 influential women from around the world.
Femme
2013
NRRickie Lee Jones performs at Berns Salonger in Stockholm, Sweden, on March 7, 2011. 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of the dawn of Rickie Lee Jones storied recording career, which exploded in 1979 with her self-titled debut album and its top 10 hit, 'Chuck E.'s In Love.' Jones had an immediate impact on pop culture, enjoying the massive buzz, an instantaneous Rolling Stone cover, and winning the Grammy for Best New Artist. Three decades later and she s still one of the most vital, distinctive and instantly recognizable voices in music.
Rickie Lee Jones | Live in Stockholm
2011
2000s · 2 titles
6.1The story of Nathan, a young teenager who tries to flourish in a romantic relationship with neighbour Roy. The two young men will have to face the brutal reality of the rural south of the United States in the late 1970s.
Dream Boy
2008
Laurel, Jane and Candy. We meet them as children, we know them as prostitutes and we come to understand them as women. The town is Chicago and the girls are from all walks of life. This is love at a price.
Tricks
2004
1990s · 3 titles
NRWas filmed in October 16, 1991 at Expo '92. The concert is absolutely amazing! What a beautiful tribute to Miles Davis. • 1. All Star Jam: Opening/Medley • 2. George Benson (geb. 1943): All blues • 3. John McLaughlin (geb. 1942): In a silent way • 4. Larry Coryell (geb. 1943): So what • 5. Paco De Lucia: Concerto de aranjuez • 6. Stanley Clarke (geb. 1951): Tutu • 7. Stanley Clarke / Larry Coryell: School days • 8. Larry Coryell (geb. 1943): Bolero • 9. Paco De Lucia: El Panuelo • 10. John McLaughlin (geb. 1942): Que alegria • 11. John McLaughlin / Paco De Lucia: Zyryab • 12. Rickie Lee Jones / Larry Coryell: Dat dere • 13. George Benson (geb. 1943): Valdez in the country • 14. George Benson (geb. 1943): Being with you • 15. All Star Jam: Eighty one
A Tribute to Miles Davis
1991
8.0Collecting highlights from the debut season of the acclaimed PBS series "Sessions at West 54th," this compilation video captures performances by musical greats such as trumpet maestro Wynton Marsalis and Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Other artists making appearances include Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco, Rickie Lee Jones, Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega, Sinéad O'Connor, Keb' Mo', Patti Smith and more.
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1
1997
NRConcert Recorded In 1992 (released 1999). Tracklist 1 Bye Bye Blackbird 2 Makin' Whoopee 3 It Must Be Love 4 The Last Chance Texaco 5 Up From The Skies 6 Dat Dere 7 I Won't Grow Up 8 Don't Like Goodbye 9 We Belong Together 10 Coolsville 11 Easy Money 12 Moon Is Made Of Gold 13 Love Is Gonna Bring Us Back Alive
Rickie Lee Jones – Live At The Wiltern Theatre
1999
Series credits
6.5David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
6.9A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
1975
4.3ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
The View
1997
7.3Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
5.3Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
5.9Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
8.0WTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents spectacular performances that make you feel like you’re in the front row.
Soundstage
2003
9.0A four-part docuseries that pays homage to the legion of women pioneers in music who have stormed the stage, wielded their instruments, and sung the soundtrack of our lives. Celebrating women artists, in their own words, on power, fame, truth, defiance, artistic expression, hard-won success, and most importantly, the insights and tales behind their anthemic music.
Women Who Rock
2022


