Saturday Night Live alumni Annette “Leslie” Jones is an American comedian and actress. Jones is also known for her humor in big-screen projects like Ghostbusters, Trainwreck, Masterminds, and Coming 2 America.
The 6ft tall comedian also has a one-hour special called “Problem Child” for Showtime and a Netflix special. She has even featured as a performer at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Aspen Comedy Festival.
Born on September 7, 1967, as the eldest in the family, Lesley had a younger brother, i.e., Rodney Keith Jones. Her younger brother Rodney passed away in 2009 for undisclosed reasons.
Below, let us learn about Leslie Jones‘ brother Rodney Keith Jones to understand him better.
Rodney, The 2nd Born
Late Rodney Keith Jones was born in 1971 and was 4 years younger than his elder sister. As the only male child in the Jones household, both his sister and mother may have taken good care of him. During his childhood, Rodney Keith usually dressed up in a shirt and a half v-neck sweater.
Despite passing away in his mid-thirties, Leslie Jones’ brother Rodney Keith Jones experienced his sisters’ success.
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Military Father
Rodney Keith Jones’ parent’s identity is yet to be revealed despite having a celebrity daughter. Regarding Leslie Jones’ mother, there is very scarce information available.
On the other hand, their father was in the United States Army, due to which the family kept relocating frequently. After moving to Los Angeles, Rodney’s father would work at Stevie Wonder‘s radio station called KJLH as an electronic engineer.
This is my favorite pic of my dad!! I swear we are twins. I miss and love you pappy! You made me the warrior I am today!! Happy Fathers Day!!
Posted by Leslie Jones on Sunday, 17 June 2018
Since the eldest born Leslie attended high school in Lynwood, California, we can assume Rodney might have also studied there. As the SNL veteran is 6ft tall, her father suggested she play basketball. Her brother might have also been genetically blessed in terms of his height
Late Rodney Keith Jones may also have had similar bonding with his old man.
