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Samuel Gerald “J” Jones (born August 12, 1954), 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).
Sam J. Jones. 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).
Feb 26, 2019 · A look at the roller coaster life of Sam J. Jones since his role as Flash Gordon, his struggles and successes, and the aftermath of when he went up against one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood.
LIFE AFTER FLASH is a feature documentary that explores the life of Sam J Jones since his iconic performance as Flash Gordon in the 1980 classic of the same name, and the aftermath of the young stars' clash with one of Hollywood's biggest legends, producer Dino De Laurentiis.
Dec 2, 2020 · Reflecting on the film that made him a star more than three decades ago, Sam J. Jones is candid about his unique central perspective: “It’s very hard for me to be objective,” he says of the movie he labored on decades ago.
Aug 6, 2020 · It made a star of actor Sam J. Jones and gave birth to some of the best loved quotes in cinema history, from Dale Arden’s (Melody Anderson) declaration that “Flash, I love you, but we only have 14 hours to save the Earth” to Prince Vultan’s (Brian Blessed) full throated “Gordon’s alive”.
Mar 11, 2015 · Flash Gordon star Sam J Jones talks about the impact of the movie, and of a possible appearance in the sequel to the 2012 hit Ted... By Wil Jones | March 11, 2015 | | 0. Despite working in TV and...
Dec 25, 2022 · Just like Flash himself soaring in on a hover bike with an army of Hawk Men, actor Sam Jones came out of nowhere to star in one of the most beloved cheese-fests ever committed to celluloid:...
Feb 11, 2019 · Whatever happened to Sam J. Jones? After saving the universe in sci-fi classic “Flash Gordon,’’ the film’s star faded into obscurity. Read more on Boston.com.
