Sam J. Jones is best known for his leading role in the 1980 classic "Flash Gordon." The film involved a lot of stunts, most of which Jones did on his own without the help of a stunt double.
He beat out acting legends Kurt Russell and Arnold Schwarzenegger for the role and has appeared in 65 films and many shows, including "The A-Team," "Baywatch," "Diagnosis Murder" and "Walker, Texas Ranger." Now, Jones is taking on a new role as a grandfather in his movie "An Unlikely Angel." Jones spoke with Fox News Digital about his role and why it is so important for him to connect with his fans.
Sam J. Jones beat out Kurt Russell and Arnold Schwarzenegger for the role of Flash Gordon in the 1980 cult classic. (Stanley Bielecki Movie Collection/Getty Images) "An Unlikely Angel," written by Rebecca Rogers and produced and directed by Durrell Nelson, is about a workaholic businesswoman who is anxious about becoming a first-time mom.
After her baby is born, a guardian angel answers her prayer, fast-forwarding her life by six years. Jones plays the main character’s father and was most excited to take on this role because it was the first time he got to play a grandfather on camera. "Over the past years, I have been fortunate to play dads, fathers.
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