Ferris Bueller's Day Off was one of the true classic movies to come out of the 80s. When you actually sit down and break down the plot line of the movie, you realize that Principal Rooney, played by actor Jeffrey Jones, really wasn't the villain of the movie. He was just trying to do his job and Ferris was making his life a living hell. ShmoopTo be honest, even I felt bad about how his character was portrayed, that is until I found out the truth about the man behind the character. famousbirthdays.comIn November 2001, Jones's home was searched