Actor Sam J. Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois but grew up in
Sacramento, California. He was educated at Mira Loma High School in
Sacramento and went on to serve as a United States Marine. He made
his screen debut in
Blake Edwards'
comedy film
10 (1979). In 1980, he was cast in
the iconic role of Flash Gordon in the cult classic of the same name,
Flash Gordon (1980). A solid acting
career in mostly television roles followed. Jones came back to
moviegoers' attention, making a cameo as a version of himself in the
comedies
Ted (2012) and
Ted 2 (2015).
Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke(2024)as Ace
Roswell Delirium(2023)as Mr. Leonard
An Unlikely Angel(2022)as Buck Hanson
Decapitarium(2021)as Dean Usher
Too Opinionated(2019)
Life After Flash(2019)
Bill Diamond on the Road(2024)as Self
Deck 78(2022)as Self - Actor, Flash Gordon
Inglorious Treksperts(2018)as Self - Actor (Panel Excerpt)
Dial the Gate(2020)as Self
Film Threat(2006)as Self
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames(2024)as Self
The JACK Show(2019)as Self
Queen: Greatest Video Hits 1(2002)as Flash Gordon (segment: Flash)
Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater(1987)as Jackson, Reb
Clapper Board(1972)
