Jones’s extensive career has earned him widespread recognition. He holds the record for being the most Grammy-nominated individual in history, with 79 nominations and 27 wins, including the Grammy Legend Award in 1991. In 2013, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
In 1967, Jones and his songwriting partner Bob Russell became the first African Americans nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Jones has received a total of seven Oscar nominations, tying him for the second-most nominations among African Americans, behind Denzel Washington’s nine nominations for acting and producing roles.
A dedicated philanthropist, Jones began his activism in the 1960s, notably supporting the civil rights movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Over time, he founded multiple initiatives aimed at promoting arts and music education for Black Americans. Jones supports a wide array of charitable organizations, including the NAACP, GLAAD, AmfAR, HealthCorps, and We Are the Future—all reflecting his commitment to humanitarian and cultural causes.
Though he faced financial instability early in his career, Jones's continued success in music, television, film, and publishing has established him as one of the wealthiest figures in the entertainment industry. His estimated net worth is approximately $400 million.
Quincy Jones was born to Quincy Delight Jones Sr., a carpenter and semi-professional baseball player, and Sarah Frances, a bank officer. After his parents divorced, his father remarried Elvera Jones, and the family grew to include three step-siblings. His paternal grandmother was born into slavery in Kentucky, a testament to the resilience and legacy that shaped Jones’s outlook on life.
Jones has been married three times. His first marriage was to Jeri Caldwell from 1957 to 1966. He later married Swedish actress Ulla Andersson, with whom he had two children. Following their divorce in 1974, he married actress Peggy Lipton; their marriage lasted until 1990. In total, Jones has seven children—six daughters and one son. Among them is actress Rashida Jones, his daughter with Lipton, who co-produced the 2018 biographical documentary Quincy, offering an intimate look at his life and legacy.
Return to the previous page| Height: | 5' 6" |
| Date of Birth: | March 14, 1933 |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, IL |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Profession: | Record Producer, Singer, and Film Producer |
| Children: | 7, including Quincy III, Kidada, and Rashida Jones |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | African-Welsh-Ashkenazi Jewish |
| Education: | Garfield High School, Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Net Worth 2021: | 500 million |
