Cherry Jones wins Emmy for her role as 24's President Allison Taylor

Cherry Jones is known for her role as President Allison Taylor on the Fox series 24, for which she won an Emmy.

Jones has done extensive stage work, including her Tony-winning lead performances in Lincoln Center's 1995 production of The Heiress and John Patrick Shanley's play Doubt, a role which earned her the 2005 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Play.

Cherry Jones is considered to be one of the foremost theater actresses in the United States. She also narrated the audiobook adaptations of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series including, "Little House in the Big Woods", "Little House on the Prairie" , "Farmer Boy","On the Banks of Plum Creek" , "By the Shores of Silver Lake" , "The Long Winter" and "Little Town on the Prairie"

In the film industry Jones has played mostly supporting roles. Her screen credits include Cradle Will Rock, The Perfect Storm, Ocean's Twelve, Signs, and The Village.

Jones role of President Allison Taylor on the seventh season of the Fox series 24 is one of which she won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Jones will reprise her role as President Allison Taylor during the 2010 season, currently in planning stages.