CJ is known primarily as CEO, producer, director, writer, actor, comedian, musician, and motivational speaker. He has traveled with the National Theatre of the Deaf and toured with “Children of a Lesser God” on Broadway. He has also appeared on NBC’s “Frasier,” ABC Family’s “Lincoln Heights,” the PBS television shows “Sesame Street” and “Rainbow’s End,” and was the host of “Happy Hands Kids Klub.” His latest job was a “voice over” for a Deaf Indian (played by a hearing actor) in a movie called “PathFinder” from 20th Century Fox.  

In addition, CJ can rightly add educator and advocate to his credits. He heads Hands Across Communications (www.handsacrosscommunications.com) to produce events for international deaf artists to share their talents and receive recognition for their artistic work. The goal is to make their dream come true through performances on stage.

He founded Sign World TV in 2001 to help broaden the opportunities for Deaf people in entertainment. He completed two documentary film projects: “The Other Side - South Africa” and “The Other Side - Japan.” His new DVD, “What Are You…Deaf?” is on sale at: www.cjjoneslive.com

CJ was honored with an “Unsung Hero Award of the Year” for Black History Month, 2008 - sponsored by KCET-WAMU of Los Angeles.

CJ also recently was honored with “NTID Alumni Association Outsanding Award 2008″, presented by National Technical Institute of the Deaf - Rochester Institute of Technology at Rochester New York.

When not  pursuing these goals, he takes his one-man show (www.cjjoneslive.com) on the road! For more than 30 years, CJ has shared his  talents with Deaf and hearing schools, events, and universities across the country and around the world. Having appeared on Broadway stage, in television, video, and on the big screen, he has experienced what he calls the “double whammy” of being an actor who is both deaf and black. CJ vigorously spreads the message to students and adults alike, that being different does not mean being less worthwhile.