The Most Famous Actor You’ve Never Seen

You might not know his face, but you’ve seen his work. With over 150 movie and TV credits to his name, Doug Jones has been every creature, monster and villain known to Hollywood. From the Amphibian Man in “The Shape of Water,” the Silver Surfer in “Fantastic Four” to the Thin Clown in “Batman Returns,” Jones has been spicing up your movie-watching experience for the past three decades.

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[anisboucheneb]

These kind of actors are really underrated

[MJTRadio]

Imagine being at work for seven hours just to get into costume and then having to perform after that. Holy shit, Jones is a pro

[margarethmichelina]

Guillermo Del Toro wants to make another monster movie.

Guillermo called Doug: "Hey Doug."
Doug: "What monster this time?"

[justyourlocalwitchhunter]

Now the question is....Is that his real face!?

[zekesalazar]

In a way it's kind of a blessing. He doesn't have paparazzi following him around and shit. He can act and live a normal life.

[cipher]

Ok, well I have always liked his work, I just didn't know it was HIS work.

[aasmm]

"Nobody cared about who i was untill i put on the mask." -Doug Jones

[ayden_james]

WTF HE'S THE SILVER SURFER??? also, my friends and i poked fun at the resemblance between his character from hellboy and the one in shape of water and turns out they're played by the same person...

[theboss-ojvo]

2:58 "I've not got people hiding in my bushes trying to get a snapshot of me shirtless" phew he doesn't know

[MacenW]

"On the street, Im just a tall, skinny guy"
Most relatable words ive ever heard

[Robodob]

Doug Jones is one of my favorite actors, bringing to life some of the most amazing characters no else could pull off.

[allseeingeye]

He was a really nice guy when we met him. My wife is a massive hellboy fan so we went to meet him in London. I came away being a fan myself as he was soo cool and down to earth. Nathan fillion kind of down to earth and approachable. Don’t ever change.

[samanthabruce]

I worked with Doug on a small independent film a couple years ago and he was an absolute delight. He was so kind and funny and ready to talk about anything and everything. He loves to give hugs and wrap you in his long arms. I sat next to him at lunch and he just made my day. It was great to get to work with someone that I had grown up watching without even knowing it. Doug Jones is an amazing person and actor and I am so glad he is finally getting the recognition he deserves.

[capabartz]

Thank you for not being a disgusting CGI monster. It is very appreciated.

[emperorpalpatine]

Lets just appreciate the fact that there is a university called "ball state"

[aidenorpington]

Damn he kinda lucky. Imagine being in a bunch of movies and being successful and not having to constantly deal with fans to the point where it becomes super irratating.

[franciscojavierbravocerda]

He would pose as David Bowie perfectly if the movie is ever created.

[joshschneider]

I love that he calls it the old hollywoodland name. This guy has been some of my most favorite characters of all time. Particularly silver surfer. Most underappreciated comic character ever and he rocked it.

[MajorPhilGraves]

That's a seriously impressive résumé!

[hmmjhcj]

Been a fan of him since his early debut in 90's, in regards to his tall height, he's a perfect role for playing anthropomorphic characters