Sam Jones III
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| Born | Samuel L. Jones III Script error: No such module "person date". Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Other nameTemplate:Pluralize from text | King Sam Jones III |
| OccupationTemplate:Pluralize from text | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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Samuel L. Jones III (born April 29, 1983) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Pete Ross on the first three seasons(2001-2003) of the Superman television series Smallville, Willie Worsley in the 2006 film Glory Road, Craig Shilo on Blue Mountain State, Chaz Pratt on ER and Billy Marsh in the 2006 film Home of the Brave.
Career
In his early acting career, Sam Jones III played Pete Ross on the first three seasons of the television series Smallville, based on the early years of Superman, after which he left before season 3's final episode "Covenant", but returned in the season 7 episode "Hero". Jones has also appeared on the television shows The Practice, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and 7th Heaven. He appeared with actress Raven-Symoné in the 2006 Lifetime movie For One Night. Jones also played Craig Shilo in Spike TV's Blue Mountain State and reprised his role in the 2016 film Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland. In 2014, Jones completed filming the movie Of Fortune and Gold. In 2018, he joined the cast of writer/director Chris Blake's indie horror film, All Light Will End, alongside Andy Buckley and John Schuck.[1]
Personal life
In 2010, a sex tape leaked with Jones' then model girlfriend Karissa Shannon. It was reported that the pair initially tried to block the release of the sex tape,[2] but after striking a deal,[3] the tape was released on DVD by Vivid Entertainment called Karissa Shannon Superstar.[4] In 2011, Jones and Shannon, as the duo KAM3, released a song entitled "Juice and Vodka"; once available on iTunes, it is currently available on TMZ.[5][6]
Legal issues
Jones was convicted of conspiracy to possess illegal drugs with the intent to distribute. The incident was part of a DEA sting operation.[7] On December 16, 2010, Jones pled guilty to conspiracy and on June 22, 2011, Jones was sentenced to 366 days in federal prison and three years' probation. On December 6, 2011, Jones began serving his sentence at the Lompoc Correctional Complex in California. He was released on October 12, 2012, after serving 10 months. He has since returned to acting.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Snipes | Erik | |
| 2002 | ZigZag | Louis "ZigZag" Fletcher | |
| 2006 | Glory Road | Willie Worsley | |
| For One Night | Brandon Williams | Television film | |
| Home of the Brave | Billy Marsh | ||
| 2009 | Safe Harbor | Billy | Television film |
| 2010 | Krews | Wishbone | |
| 2015 | Of Fortune and Gold | Phil | |
| 2016 | Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland | Craig Shilo | |
| Diagnosis Delicious | Luke | Television film | |
| 2018 | All Light Will End | Adam |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NYPD Blue | Jerome Banks | Episode: "I Have a Dream" |
| The Parent 'Hood | Wedding Guest | Episode: "Wedding Bells Blues" (uncredited) | |
| Saved by the Bell: The New Class | Jeff | Episode: "Show Me the Money" | |
| Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Earvin "Magic" Schneider | Episode: "Gypsy Tumble" | |
| Judging Amy | Robert Chetwind | Episode: "Near Death Experience" | |
| 2000 | Pacific Blue | Ricky Davis | Episode: "A Thousand Words" |
| 2000–2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | James Moore | Episodes: "Crate 'n' Burial", "Evaluation Day" |
| 2001–2004, 2008 | Smallville | Pete Ross | Main role (seasons 1–3); guest (season 7) |
| 2002 | The Nightmare Room | Russell | Episodes: "Camp Nowhere: Part 1", "Camp Nowhere: Part 2" |
| 2003 | The Practice | Troy Ezekiel | Episode: "Capitol Crimes" |
| 2004 | Smallville: Chloe Chronicles | Pete Ross | 4 episodes |
| 2005–2009 | ER | Charlie "Chaz" Pratt Jr. | Recurring (seasons 11–15) |
| 2006 | 7th Heaven | Alex | Episode: "Got MLK?" |
| 2007 | Bones | Tyler Neville | Episode: "Intern in the Incinerator" |
| 2008 | Army Wives | Jake | Episode: "Mothers & Wives" |
| 2010 | Blue Mountain State | Craig Shilo | Main role (season 1) |
| The Defenders | Mason | Episode: "Nevada v. Carter" |
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Emma Booth Cast In Universal's 'Extinction'; Andy Buckley Horror Indie 'All Light Will End'". Deadline. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Playboy Model to Vivid: Hand Over My Sex Tape!". TMZ. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Karissa Shannon -- The Sex Tape Deal Is Done". TMZ. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Karissa Shannon Superstar (2 Disc Set) DVD". www.cduniverse.com.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'Blue Mountain State' Star -- I'm a RAPPER Now!!". TMZ. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sam Jones III Announces Upcoming Single: 'Juice and Vodka' by hollywoodtv – Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 17 February 2012.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Everett, Cristina (October 25, 2009). "'Smallville' actor Sam Jones III arrested in conspiracy to distribute over 10,000 oxycodone pills". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
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