Doug Jones

Doug Jones is a versatile actor, contortionist, and mime artist renowned for his ability to bring non-human characters to life through the use of elaborate makeup and visual effects. He is best known for his collaborations with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, starring in films such as 'Mimic' (1997), 'Hellboy' (2004), 'Pan's Labyrinth' (2006), 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' (2008), 'Crimson Peak' (2015), and the Academy Award-winning 'The Shape of Water' (2017), where he portrayed the iconic Amphibian Man. Beyond his work with del Toro, Jones has appeared in a variety of films, including 'Hocus Pocus' (1993) and its 2022 sequel, 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' (2007), and 'The Bye Bye Man' (2017). On television, he played key roles in series like 'Falling Skies' (2013-2015), 'The Strain' (2014-2016), and 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2017-2024), where he portrayed the character Saru. Additionally, he appeared in the comedy series 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2019-2023) as Baron Afanas. With a career spanning decades, Jones has become a celebrated figure in the world of fantasy and science fiction.

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