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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).
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).
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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).
- August 12, 1954
Apr 14, 2021 · Subscribe now for more! / studio10au Check out our home on 10play: https://10play.com.au/studio10 Sam J. Jones’ career spans four decades and has seen him front-and-centre in a bevy of ...
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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.
Feb 23, 2019 · At its core it's about Sam J. Jones, a man plucked from obscurity by Dino de Laurentiis to helm what was perceived by the the producer to be, at the time, a massive success. As de Laurentiis'...
Feb 11, 2019 · The actor, who played the hero in the 1980 sci-fi film, talks about his choices, regrets, and new projects in a Boston Globe interview. He also reveals his clash with producer Dino De Laurentiis and his apology to him.
