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Janet Jones

Janet Jones is an American actress and dancer born in Bridgeton, Missouri, in 1961.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Janet Jones is an American actress and dancer born in Bridgeton, Missouri, in 1961. She is known for film roles in the 1980s and 1990s, such as The Beastmaster, A Chorus Line, and Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach. She is also widely recognized for her marriage to Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.

Early life

Janet Jones was born in Bridgeton, Missouri, and her birth name is Janet Marie Jones. Available sources identify her as American.

Acting career

Jones appeared in a number of films during the 1980s, and later credits include Alpha Dog and Two Tickets to Paradise. Sources commonly note The Beastmaster, A Chorus Line, and Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach as signature roles.

Personal life

Jones married Wayne Gretzky on July 16, 1988, and they have five children. She is widely identified in media coverage as Gretzky's wife, though she has her own acting career.

Public profile

Later coverage has continued to profile Jones mainly through her family life and her earlier entertainment work. Some listings also describe her as a model or producer, but acting is the most consistently documented occupation in the provided sources.

Key facts

  • Janet Jones was born Janet Marie Jones on January 10, 1961, in Bridgeton, Missouri.
  • She is an American actress and dancer known for films such as The Beastmaster, A Chorus Line, and Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach.
  • She married Wayne Gretzky on July 16, 1988, and the couple has five children.
  • Some sources also list her as a producer.
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Canadian context

Janet Jones is closely associated with Canada through her marriage to Canadian hockey icon Wayne Gretzky, one of the country’s most famous athletes. [1][14]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Janet Jones?
Janet Jones is an American actress and dancer known for film roles in the 1980s and for being married to Wayne Gretzky.
What is Janet Jones's birth name?
Her birth name is Janet Marie Jones.
When was Janet Jones born?
She was born on January 10, 1961.
What is Janet Jones known for?
She is known for The Beastmaster, A Chorus Line, and Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach.
Is Janet Jones married?
Yes. She has been married to Wayne Gretzky since July 16, 1988.
How many children does Janet Jones have?
She and Wayne Gretzky have five children.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jones
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and marriage to Wayne Gretzky.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428314/
    Supports: Birthplace, acting credits, marriage date, and children.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428314/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, birth date, and short biography.
  4. Amazon Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Janet-Jones/amzn1.dv.gti.6955684f-0a0e-443b-818e-29d133726183/
    Supports: Acting credits, marriage date, and children.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/janet_jones_gretzky
    Supports: Filmography and later acting credits.
  6. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/19257-janet-jones?language=en-US
    Supports: Acting occupation, birthplace, birth date, and alias.
  7. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/janet-jones-328170
    Supports: Filmography and acting career references.
  8. KinoPoisk — https://www.kinopoisk.ru/name/116252/
    Supports: Occupation, birth details, spouse, children, and film count.