Peter Lawson Jones is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of achievements in the entertainment industry and beyond. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous films, including A Man Called Otto alongside Tom Hanks, as well as on network television shows such as NBC's Chicago Fire and ABC's Detroit 1-8-7.
In addition to his acting credits, Peter is a member of both Actors' Equity and SAG-AFTRA, and has also appeared in national commercials for Marathon Oil and Kia. He has performed on stages throughout Northeast Ohio, and has been a guest star on several television shows.
As a playwright, Peter has written several dramas, including The Bloodless Jungle, which received two full productions at Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights, and staged readings at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Dallas Convention Center, National Black Theatre Festival, Duquesne University, and in Harlem. His play, The Phoenix Society, premiered at Playwrights Local in Cleveland, Ohio, and will be produced again this spring at the Rainey Institute.
Peter's first play, The Family Line, has been produced at Karamu, Ohio University, and Harvard University, where he received his bachelor's and law degrees. He has also received several awards for his work, including the 2016 Indie Gathering International Film Festival Best Ohio Supporting Actor award, and the 2012 African American Playwrights Exchange Artist of the Year award.
In addition to his work as an actor and playwright, Peter is also a lawyer, consultant, acting instructor, and former elected official. He has a bachelor's degree in law from Harvard University, and has worked as a lawyer and consultant in various capacities.
