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Tommy Lee Jones, 80, Makes Ultra Rare Red Carpet Appearance
The Oscar-winning actor will appear in two episodes as Ethan Hawke’s estranged father after creators said he was the right fit for the role.
- On Wednesday, Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones made a rare red carpet appearance at AFS Cinema in Austin for the season two premiere of The Lowdown.
- Jones portrays Lee Raybon Senior, the estranged father of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, marking his first regular television work since the ABC soap opera One Life in the 1970s.
- In a USA Today interview, Hawke praised his co-star, saying, "He's been through the fires of life," reflecting why he and creator SterlinHarjo sought Jones for the formidable role.
- This appearance marked his first red carpet outing since December 2023's Finestkind, as Jones has remained largely out of the public eye following his 34-year-old daughter Victoria Jones's death earlier this year.
- The new season of The Lowdown premieres on Wednesday, October 14, on Hulu, giving viewers their first chance to see Jones in the recurring role.
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Tommy Lee Jones Makes Rare Appearance At 80 And Looks Every Bit The Hollywood Veteran
Tommy Lee Jones stepped back into the spotlight this week with a rare red carpet appearance at the Season 2 premiere of The Lowdown. The 80-year-old actor attended the event in Austin, Texas, and appeared in good spirits as he smiled for photographers. The outing gave fans a fresh glimpse of Tommy Lee Jones, who has kept a relatively low public profile in recent years. He dressed casually in a blue button-up shirt, black blazer, and jeans, then …
Tommy Lee Jones appeared at the premiere of “The Lowdown” in Austin. The 80-year-old actor will play Ethan Hawke's father.
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The Independent (US)Tommy Lee Jones, 80, makes first red carpet appearance in three years
Oscar winner last appeared on the red carpet in December 2023
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