Clyde R. Jones, best known as the Soul Glo man in Coming To America, is an accomplished actor, writer, producer, and director who embarked on his Hollywood journey from Louisiana. His path was not conventional, as he initially came to Hollywood on a partial football scholarship to the University of Southern California. However, his determination, talent, and formal training in acting and dancing enabled him to transition from sports to the big screen, inspiring many along the way.
The Soul Glo Man
Jones’s good looks helped him immediately book many commercials for known brands, including S-Curl and AT&T, and appear in countless music videos with the Pointer sisters and Lou Rawls. Jones’s classical training landed him roles in many live theater national tours, including Tell Hell I Ain’t Coming, A Raisin in the Sun, A Soldier Story, and NAACP nomination for Streamers and NAACP Image award winner for his lead role Miss Dessa.
Jones’ acting skills helped him land extraordinary roles in Hollywood television and film. Appearing in many lead and supporting television roles, Jones appeared in television shows such as Queen Sugar, The Fantasia Barrino Story, Moesha, Sparks, Sparks and Sparks, Tour of Duty, and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. His film credits include Tales From The Hood 2, Where Hope Grows, Woman Thou Art Loosed, Player’s Club, Emancipation, and Coming to America, where his Iconic role as the Soul Glo Man landed a tennis shoe and contract with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nike.
The Able Show Director, Clyde R. Jones
Clyde R. Jones has taken his experience and talents to The Able Show as the talk show’s director. Upon learning about the project, Jones said, “I was immediately sold on the idea when Davina Douthard told me about her concept. After working with her for many years, I knew the quality of her work, and the idea was unique and remarkable. Of all the work I have done over the years, I am blessed and thankful for the work I’ve done as an actor, but The Able Show gives me great satisfaction because I love working with youth, and in this case, youth with disabilities.”
Jones continues to work in the entertainment industry as an actor and looks forward to expanding and helping to grow The Able Show franchise to reach the growth and heights he is confident it will achieve. The ground-breaking talk show, known for engaging interviews with celebrities, industry leaders, influencers, and thought-provoking conversation, is quickly becoming a show to appear on for high-profile interviews. Jones is an integral part of that development.
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