Draft:Alex Christian Jones

Alex Christian Jones
Born	Alex Christian Jones (1996-09-06) September 6, 1996 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S
Education	University of Alabama at Birmingham (BA)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2003-present

Alex Christian Jones (born September 6, 1996) is an American actor. Best known for portraying Eddie Jones in the Disney XD comedy series Kickin' It (2011–2012), Jones began his performing career at age three in local stage plays and skits, later joining the Red Mountain Theatre Company where he appeared in productions such as Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland.

His professional acting debut came in Ruben Studdard's music video for "Flying Without Wings," which opened doors to television opportunities with Disney. Jones' breakout role in Kickin' It spanned 44 episodes across the first two seasons, where he starred alongside Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Mateo Arias and Olivia Holt, he departed the series in 2013 to focus on his studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), with his character written out as returning to England to care for family. Beyond Kickin' It, he guest-starred as Sekou Hamilton in the CW superhero series Black Lightning (2019). He also appeared as himself in Disney promotional content like Piper's QUICK Picks and Disney 365.

Early life and education

Alex Christian Jones was born on September 6, 1996, in Birmingham, Alabama, to African-American parents. He grew up in Birmingham with his younger sister, Alexis. Jones began his performing career at age three, appearing in local stage plays and skits. At age nine, he joined the Red Mountain Theatre Company, where he performed in productions including Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland. His professional acting debut came in Ruben Studdard's music video for "Flying Without Wings," which led to opportunities with Disney. Jones attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), enrolling around 2013 to focus on his studies after departing Kickin' It. He balanced his education with community involvement, including hosting a radio show on BlazeRadio. As of 2014, he was an active student at UAB.

Acting career

2003-2009: Early work

Jones began his performing career at age three, appearing in local stage plays and skits in Birmingham, Alabama. From age nine, he performed with the Red Mountain Theatre Company in productions such as Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Barnstormer.[1] His professional acting debut was in Ruben Studdard's music video for "Flying Without Wings" in 2009, which led to opportunities with Disney.[1]

2009-2012: Rise to prominence and Kickin' It

Jones achieved breakout success as Eddie Jones, the trivia-loving member of a martial arts dojo, in the Disney XD comedy series Kickin' It from 2011 to 2012. He appeared in 44 episodes across the first two seasons, starring alongside Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Mateo Arias, and Olivia Holt. He departed the series in January 2013 to focus on studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and family commitments, with his character written out as moving to England. Jones also appeared as himself in Disney promotional content, including episodes of Piper's QUICK Picks (2012) and Disney 365 (2012).

2019-present: Later career and behind the scenes work

After departing Kickin' It in 2013 to focus on his education, Jones enrolled at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he served as General Manager of the student-run radio station BlazeRadio. During his time at UAB, he balanced academics with community involvement, including participation in church youth groups and hosting a radio show. Jones made a guest appearance as Sekou Hamilton in the 2019 CW series Black Lightning, his first major television role since Kickin' It. Following graduation, he transitioned from on-screen acting to behind-the-scenes work in media. As of 2021, Jones works as a producer at WBRC FOX6 News in Birmingham, Alabama, leveraging his entertainment background in local journalism.

Personal life

Jones is residing in Birmingham. Jones continues to pursue interests in sports, writing, singing, video games, and trivia, maintaining a low-profile career focused on education and local media contributions.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2011-2012	Kickin' It	Edward ''Eddie'' Jones	Main role (seasons 1–2)
2012	Piper's QUICK Picks	Himself	Episode: ''Leo Howard, Olivia Holt, Dylan R. Snyder and Alex Jones from Kickin' It with PIper Reese''
	Disney 365		Episode: ''Cars Land''
2019	Black Lightning	Sekou Hamilton	2 episodes

References

Category:Living people Category:1996 births