Sam J. Jones
American actor, model and militar
1954 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor, model and militar
Born
August 12, 1954
Age
~72 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, film producer, model
United StatesBorn in Chicago
1954
Born in Chicago (1954-08-12)
Present
Age ~72
About
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).
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Who is Sam J. Jones?+
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).
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam J. Jones born?+
Sam J. Jones was born on August 12, 1954.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — August 12, 1954
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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