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Jerry Jones is known for his business acumen and his polarizing, decades-long tenure as Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager.
But the 83-year-old recently showed off his acting chops when he guest-starred on the critically-acclaimed TV series “Landman.” Jones’ cameo received rave reviews from the star of the show, actor and musician Billy Bob Thorton.
The episode featuring Jones became available for streaming in January. Jones portrayed himself and delivered emotional dialogue about the family.
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Billy Bob Thornton attends the “Landman” FYC Event in Los Angeles at Saban Media Center on June 8, 2025 in North Hollywood, California. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Paramount+)
“Now, I’m not saying I’ve done anything right, but I decided a long time ago that I needed to work with my kids,” Jones said on the show, as transcribed by USA Today.
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“And they’re involved in everything. They’re involved in my leasing, oil and gas, real estate. And then when I got the Cowboys, I got it so we could all work together. I thought I was doing it for them, but the one who got the most out of it was me.”
Billy Bob Thornton speaks onstage during the “Landman” FYC Event in Los Angeles at the Saban Media Center on June 8, 2025 in North Hollywood, California. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Paramount+)
Thornton appeared on Monday’s “Manningcast” and applauded Jones’ acting skills.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones watches before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)
“I wasn’t surprised because he was telling his own story,” the Oscar winner said. “I mean, if it had been written in a way where he had to say every line, it might have been different. But he was actually telling the story of his life. If you just ask anybody, sit down and tell it — he was moved to tears. I mean, he was very, very good. If you can get a non-actor to be himself, they’re better than actors.”
On the football field, Jones’ Cowboys suffered a 44-24 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Arizona Cardinals host the Cowboys in Week 9.
