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Samuel Gerald Jones (born August 12, 1954), 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).
Actor: Flash Gordon. 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. Jones made his screen debut in Blake Edwards' comedy film 10 (1979).
- January 1, 1
- 1.91 m
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
NY Jets star quarterback Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones) is taking a commuter flight. He survives the plane crash along with fellow passenger Dale Arden (Melody Anderson). Zarkov tricks the duo into his rocket and launches them into space.
- (62K)
- Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Mike Hodges
- 1980-12-05
Jones 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.
- August 12, 1954
The film stars Sam J. Jones in the title role, Melody Anderson, Ornella Muti, Max von Sydow and Topol, with Timothy Dalton, Mariangela Melato, Brian Blessed and Peter Wyngarde in supporting roles.
Aug 6, 2020 · We chatted to Flash Gordon himself Sam J. Jones about the film's 40th anniversary, the remarkable casting process and why we are yet to see a sequel.
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Mar 11, 2015 · Sam J Jones, the star of the 1980 sci-fi classic Flash Gordon, talks about his career, the documentary Life After Flash, and his possible role in the sequel to Ted 2. He also reveals how he got the part, his nude modelling past, and his experience with the iconic sets and costumes.