Jones's performance as Edward R. Rooney in the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) made him a cultural icon. [3] [13] Rooney, self-important and obsessed with catching the chronic truant Ferris Bueller, became a symbol of pomposity and authoritarian hatefulness.

Sep 8, 2023 · After landing roles in "Easy Money," "Amadeus," and other projects, he was cast as Ed Rooney in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

Edward "Ed" R. Rooney is the Dean of Students and the main antagonist in Ferris Bueller's Day Off who is suspicious of Ferris Bueller skipping school for the 9th time, so he goes out to catch him once and for all, but then ends up getting humiliated. He is played by Jeffrey Jones.

Mar 21, 2023 · Ferris’ principal, Ed Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), is also not convinced as to how ill the high schooler is — and dedicates his day to catching the teen in a lie.

Ed Rooney: Are you also aware, Mrs. Bueller, that Ferris does not have what we consider to be an exemplary attendance record? Katie Bueller : I don't understand. Ed Rooney : He has missed an unacceptable number of school days.

Ed Rooney : I'm not leaving until you come down and talk to me, Ferris. Ferris : Have a nice day! Ed Rooney : You're in big trouble, buster.

Jan 17, 2024 · Jeffrey Jones played the memorable Edward Rooney in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Rooney is Ferris' high school dean who spends the entire course of the film hell-bent on catching Ferris and punishing him for skipping school by holding him back another year.

Look what Uncle Ed's got for you, you little fucker! Ed Rooney : Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live and is full of misery. He cometh up and is cut down like a flower.

Nov 27, 2024 · Rooney: I don't trust this kid any further than I can throw him. Grace: Well, with your bad knee, Ed, you shouldn't throw anybody. [he looks at Grace] It's true. Rooney: What is so dangerous about a character like Ferris Bueller is he gives good kids bad ideas. Grace: Uh huh.

Jun 11, 2016 · Jones played arguably the most sniveling school administrator in film history, Ed Rooney, who made it his personal mission to catch Ferris. In 2003, Jones was arrested for employing a 14-year-old...