Sam J. Jones | |
|---|---|
 Jones in April 2016 | |
| Born | Samuel Gerald Jones August 12, 1954 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, football player |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouses | Lynn Eriks
(m. 1982; div. 1987)Myrtille Blervaque
(m. 1987; div. 1990)Ramona Lynn
(m. 1992) |
| Children | 5 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years | 1972–1974 |
| Rank |  Private First Class (PFC) |
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).