Sam J. Jones is known best for his role in the 1980 action hero film FLASH GORDON. The film has been inspiring fans for 45 years. He also has over 75 films and numerous television shows to his credit. Other than FLASH GORDON, Sam has THE SPIRIT, THE HIGHWAYMAN, SG-1’s The Bounty Hunter and his memorable comedic performances in TED and TED 2. As an Actor-Producer for 47 years and a Marine for 53 years (once a Marine always a Marine), Sam brings a rare and unique quality to the film industry, as well as to the public speaking circuit, or as Sam would say “To the human condition circuit”.
Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Sam J. Jones about his upcoming appearance at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention, which happens on August 1-3, 2025 in Tampa Bay, FL and also 45th anniversary of the film and the 90th anniversary of the character Flash Gordon.
Here is our first interview with Sam dating back to August 2013!!!