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Alan Jones is a Welsh operatic baritone, musical theatre actor, and television presenter. He was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, in 1946. He began his career as a chorister at the age of 10 and went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, Jones made his professional debut in 1971 in a production of The Marriage of Figaro at Welsh National Opera. He then went on to perform leading roles in a number of operas, including La bohème, Tosca, and Rigoletto.

In the 1980s, Jones began to appear in musical theatre productions, including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, and Sweeney Todd. He has also appeared in a number of films, including The Great Escape (1963), Zulu (1964), and Clash of the Titans (1981).

In addition to his work in opera and musical theatre, Jones has also had a successful career as a television presenter. He has hosted a number of shows, including The Alan Jones Show, Songs of Praise, and The Voice UK.

Jones has been married to his wife, Anne, since 1973. They have three children together, including the actor and singer Alexander Armstrong.

Jones has won numerous awards throughout his career, including a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award, and a Tony Award. He was also knighted in 2003 for his services to music and drama.

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