Henry Jones Sr.
| Henry Jones Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Indiana Jones character | |
Henry Jones Sr., portrayed by Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | |
| First appearance | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) |
| Portrayed by | |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Henry Walton Jones Sr. |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Archaeologist Professor of Medieval Literature |
| Spouse | Anna Mary Jones (wife) (deceased) |
| Children | Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr. (son) Susie Jones (daughter) (deceased) |
| Relatives |
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| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | Scottish |
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.
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.