Sam J. Jones
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| Sam J. Jones | |
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| Born | Samuel Gerald Jones August 12, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation | Film and television actor |
| Spouse | Lynn Eriks (m. 1982–1987) (divorced) 2 children Ramona Lynn Jones (currently married) 3 children |
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| http://www.samjjones.com | |
Sam J. Jones is the stage name of Samuel Gerald Jones (born August 12, 1954), an American actor also credited as Sam Jones.
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[edit] Early life
Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida.
[edit] Career
He made his first film appearance opposite Bo Derek in the 1979 romance comedy film 10.
Jones played Flash Gordon in the 1980 film of the same name.[1] He played Chris Rorchek in the TV series Code Red (1981–1982), was the lead in a 1987 adaptation of Will Eisner's comics character The Spirit, and played the title character in the short-lived NBC series The Highwayman.
Jones played the villain in films such as Obsession Kills (1995), Fists of Iron (1995), American Strays (1996), American Tigers (1996), Gangland and Psychotic (2002). He starred in the romantic comedy My Chauffeur (1986) and Jane and the Lost City (1987). In 2001, Jones was cast in the Animal Planet's family series Hollywood Safari as a park ranger. He appeared in "Deadman Switch", an episode of the television series Stargate SG-1. In 2007, he had a special guest role in playing the prisoner Krebb in the Sci Fi Channel original television series Flash Gordon.
[edit] References
- ^ "Mike Hodges: "Flash Gordon was a bumpy ride… "". Total Sci-fi Online. http://totalscifionline.com/interviews/5427-mike-hodges-flash-gordon-was-a-bumpy-ride. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
