- Born
- Birth nameSamuel Gerald Jones
- Nickname
- Andrew Cooper III
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- 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). 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. Jones came back to moviegoers attention, making a cameo as a version of himself in the comedy film Ted (2012).- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
- SpousesRamona Lynn Jones(June 26, 1992 - present) (3 children)Blair Valk(August 15, 1987 - ?) (divorced)Lynn Eriks(1982 - 1987) (divorced, 2 children)
- Is the CEO of Inner Cordon, Inc., an international security company providing diplomatic and executive protection for high profile clients around the world.
- He was mugged in Leicester Square the night before filming Flash Gordon (1980).
- Much of his dialogue in Flash Gordon (1980) was dubbed by Peter Marinker.
- A former US Marine and recipient of numerous entertainment, civic and humanitarian awards, including Citizen of the Year, presented by California State Senate, County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, and North Hollywood Division of the L.A. Police Department; as well as the Outstanding Achievement Award in the Entertainment Industry, presented by the Southern California Motion Picture Council.
- Best known for playing the title role of the cult film Flash Gordon (1980).
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