Sam J. Jones

Sam J. Jones

Known for Acting · 79 credits

Born
1954-08-12 (age 71)
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Also known as
Sam J. Jones · Samuel Gerald Jones

Biography

Samuel Gerald Jones, known professionally as Sam J. Jones, is an American actor and former football player. He is known for playing the title character in the 1980 film Flash Gordon and for starring in the short-lived TV series The Highwayman (1987–1988).

Known For

TV Shows (20)

Movies (59)

Ted 2
Movie

Ted 2

2015

as Sam J. Jones

Ted
Movie

Ted

2012

as Sam Jones

10
Movie

10

1979

as David Hanley

Flash Gordon
Movie

Flash Gordon

1980

as Flash Gordon

Dead Sexy
Movie

Dead Sexy

2001

as Rackles

Where Truth Lies
Movie

Where Truth Lies

1996

as James

American Tigers
Movie

American Tigers

1996

as Sergeant Major Ransom

The Spirit
Movie

The Spirit

1987

as Spirit / Denny Colt

Ballistic
Movie

Ballistic

1995

as Braden

Evasive Action
Movie

Evasive Action

1998

as Convict

Trigon Fire
Movie

Trigon Fire

1989

as Dr. James Ford

In Search of Tomorrow
Movie

In Search of Tomorrow

2022

as Self - Interviewee

L.A. Takedown
Movie

L.A. Takedown

1989

as Jimmy

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Movie

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

2018

as Flash/Man with the Golden Fleece

Gangland
Movie

Gangland

2001

as Sgt. Richards

Thunder in Paradise
Movie

Thunder in Paradise

1993

as David Kilmer

Night Rhythms
Movie

Night Rhythms

1992

as Jackson

ReVamped
Movie

ReVamped

2007

as Jake Hardcastle

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
Movie

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel

1979

as Roy

One Man Force
Movie

One Man Force

1989

as Pete

Decapitarium
Movie

Decapitarium

2021

as Dean Usher

Redemption
Movie

Redemption

2002

as The Brick

My Chauffeur
Movie

My Chauffeur

1986

as Battle

Under the Gun
Movie

Under the Gun

1988

as Mike Braxton

Maximum Force
Movie

Maximum Force

1992

as Michael Crews

Making Fun: The Story of Funko
Movie

Making Fun: The Story of Funko

2018

as Self

Axcellerator
Movie

Axcellerator

2019

as Brink

Hard Vice
Movie

Hard Vice

1994

as Joe

Life After Flash
Movie

Life After Flash

2017

as Self

American Strays
Movie

American Strays

1996

as Exterminator

Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder
Movie

Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder

1995

Fists of Iron
Movie

Fists of Iron

1995

as Tyler Green

South Beach
Movie

South Beach

1993

as Billy

Roswell Delirium
Movie

Roswell Delirium

2025

as Mr. Leonard

Da Vinci's War
Movie

Da Vinci's War

1993

as Jim Holbrook

No Man's Land
Movie

No Man's Land

1984

as Eli Howe

T.N.T.
Movie

T.N.T.

1998

as Greel

This Wife for Hire
Movie

This Wife for Hire

1985

as Tommy Sellers

Jane and the Lost City
Movie

Jane and the Lost City

1987

as Jungle Jack Buck

The Other Woman
Movie

The Other Woman

1992

as Mike Florian

Silent Assassins
Movie

Silent Assassins

1988

as Sam Kettle

Whiteforce
Movie

Whiteforce

1988

as Johnny Quinn

Driving Force
Movie

Driving Force

1990

as Steve

Stunts Unlimited
Movie

Stunts Unlimited

1980

as Bo Carlson

The Killer Inside
Movie

The Killer Inside

1996

as Steve Davis

Down 'n Dirty
Movie

Down 'n Dirty

2001

as Stanton James

Lady Dragon 2
Movie

Lady Dragon 2

1993

as Reb

The Silent Natural
Movie

The Silent Natural

2019

as Jacob Hoy

An Unlikely Angel
Movie

An Unlikely Angel

2022

as Buck Hanson

Earth Minus Zero
Movie

Earth Minus Zero

1997

as Marshal Heller

Texas Payback
Movie

Texas Payback

1994

as Louis Gentry

Expert Weapon
Movie

Expert Weapon

1993

as Janson

Psychotic
Movie

Psychotic

2002

as Dr. Donald

Fist of Honor
Movie

Fist of Honor

1993

as Fist Sullivan

Jungle Heat
Movie

Jungle Heat

1985

as Gordon

Baja Run
Movie

Baja Run

1996

as Carl Brubaker

In Gold We Trust
Movie

In Gold We Trust

1990

as Jeff Slater

R.I.O.T.: The Movie
Movie

R.I.O.T.: The Movie

1996

as Jimmy O'Brien

Van Hook
Movie

Van Hook

2001

as Uncle Dwayne

About Sam J. Jones

Samuel Gerald Jones, known professionally as Sam J. Jones, is an American actor and former football player. He is known for playing the title character in the 1980 film Flash Gordon and for starring in the short-lived TV series The Highwayman (1987–1988). With 79 credits spanning from 1944 to 2025, Sam J. Jones has appeared in 59 films and 20 TV shows.

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Most Popular Sam J. Jones Movies

  • Ted 2 (2015) — as Sam J. Jones
  • Ted (2012) — as Sam Jones
  • 10 (1979) — as David Hanley
  • Flash Gordon (1980) — as Flash Gordon
  • Dead Sexy (2001) — as Rackles

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