Vincent Peter Jones, professionally known as Vinnie Jones, is a British actor, television presenter, and former professional footballer. Born in England, he played as a defensive midfielder from 1984 to 1999 for clubs including Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers. Jones was a central figure in Wimbledon’s 1988 FA Cup victory and became closely associated with the club’s “Crazy Gang” era, known for its physical style of play. After retiring from football, he established an acting career with roles in films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Mean Machine, Gone in 60 Seconds, and X-Men The Last Stand. His screen work often draws on tough or authoritative character types, and he has also appeared as a presenter in sports and entertainment programming.