As an actor, Jones appeared on TV series including "Sweet and Sour" (1984) and "Culture Shock" (1985). He had minor roles in comedy films including "Those Dear Departed" (1987) and "Pandemonium" (1988). For the 1992 musical film, "Strictly Ballroom", Jones sang "Yesterday's Hero" (original by John Paul Young). Jones worked with David Atkins on the 2000 Sydney Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies, which included co-directing the horse segment that launched the opening ceremony. The pair oversaw the Opening Ceremony of Shanghai 2010 World Expo and the ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In 2017 Jones was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Australian Event Awards.