Robbie Jones (actor)
An actor who brought grounded intensity and charismatic presence to roles in cult-favorite teen dramas and thought-provoking independent films.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American actor·Birthday: September 25·Generation X
Biography
Robbie Jones carved out a space in Hollywood by embodying characters with a compelling mix of charm and complexity. A native of Houston, Texas, his athletic frame and natural screen presence first landed him modeling work, but his ambition was always for acting. He broke through as the ambitious, sometimes ruthless basketball star Quentin Fields on 'One Tree Hill', a role that made him a familiar face to a generation of TV viewers. Jones avoided being pigeonholed, however, moving seamlessly into series like 'Hellcats' and into film projects that ranged from sports dramas like 'Hurricane Season' to Tyler Perry's moral tales. His career reflects a steady, selective path, choosing roles that allow him to explore different facets of masculinity and ambition on screen.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Robbie was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Robbie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Robbie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the series regular role of Quentin Fields for 22 episodes on the hit drama 'One Tree Hill'.
- Starred as Lewis Flynn, the male lead, in the CW series 'Hellcats' opposite Alyson Michalka.
- Played a supporting role in the 2009 film 'Hurricane Season' alongside Forest Whitaker.
- Appeared in Tyler Perry's 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor' as a pivotal character.
Did You Know?
He was a standout football player in high school and received college scholarship offers.
Jones worked as a model for brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Gap before his acting career took off.
He is an avid photographer and often shares his work on social media.
“Every role is a chance to find a new piece of yourself.”
