Cathy Jones
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Image:Tv 22 minutes missenid.jpg Catherine Frederica Theresa Jones (born April 6, 1955) is an actress and comedian, also well known as her stage name, Cathy Jones. Her brother is Andy Jones; she was born in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Jones has become a household name in Canadian comedy through her 11 years as one of the stars and as a founding member of the legendary comedy troupe "CODCO".
In 1992, she began to work with former co-star Rick Mercer and former CODCO co-stars Mary Walsh and Greg Thomey to create a new television series, which became This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Her notable characters include Mrs. Enid and Joe Crow.
She has earned 10 Gemini Awards and two Canadian comedy awards for Best Writing In A Comedy Series for her work on 22 Minutes.
As of 2005, with the departure of Greg Thomey, Jones is the only remaining original cast member of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.