Henry Jones Sr.

Professor Henry Walton Jones Sr. is a fictional character in the Indiana Jones franchise. He is the Scottish father of Indiana Jones and is a professor of medieval studies at Princeton University. Alongside his academic teachings, Jones Sr. is an author of many books and a professional speaker on his historical subject at many conferences throughout the world. His relationship to his son in the franchise is noted as indifferent due to conflicts on their approaches to their situations, despite the fondness they share for history and archaeology. Much of his life was dedicated to research into the Holy Grail of Christian legend.

"Henry Walton Jones" redirects here. For his son Henry Walton Jones Jr., see Indiana Jones (character). For his grandson Henry Walton Jones III, see Mutt Williams.
For other people named Henry Jones, see Henry Jones (disambiguation).

Henry Jones Sr.
Indiana Jones character
Henry Jones Sr., portrayed by Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
First appearanceIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Portrayed by
  • Sean Connery
  • Lloyd Owen (The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles)
In-universe information
Full nameHenry Walton Jones Sr.
GenderMale
OccupationArchaeologist
Professor of Medieval Literature
SpouseAnna Mary Jones (wife) (deceased)
ChildrenHenry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr. (son)
Susie Jones (daughter) (deceased)
Relatives
  • Henry Walton "Mutt" Jones III (grandson)
    Sophie Jones (granddaughter)
    Grace Jones (sister)
  • Fred (brother-in-law)
  • Frank (nephew)
  • Deirdre Campbell (daughter-in-law) (deceased)
  • Marion Ravenwood (daughter-in-law)
  • Caroline Jones (great-granddaughter)
  • Spike (great-grandson)
  • Lucy (great-granddaughter)
  • Annie Jones (great-great-granddaughter)
  • Harry Jones (great-great-grandson)
ReligionChristian
NationalityScottish

Sean Connery portrays Dr. Jones in his debut in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, while Lloyd Owen portrays him in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Alongside appearances in live-action media, the character has featured in Indiana Jones novels and comic books.

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