Samuel Gerald Jones, 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).
Sam J. Jones has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Ted with 2 titles. Signature works include Ted 2, Flash Gordon, Decapitarium. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
