| Sam Jones III | |
| Birth Name: | Samuel L. Jones III |
| Birth Date: | 29 April 1983 |
| Birth Place: | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Othername: | King Sam Jones III |
| Yearsactive: | 1999–present |
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 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.
In his early acting career, Jones 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, but returned as Pete Ross in the season 7 episode "Hero". Jones has also appeared on the television shows The Practice, ER, , 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. Most recently, Jones joined the cast of writer/director Chris Blake's (a.k.a. Christopher Blake Johnson) indie horror film, All Light Will End, alongside Andy Buckley and John Schuck.[1]
In 2014, Jones completed filming the movie Of Fortune and Gold. In 2016, Jones had a role in the film based on Spike TV's Blue Mountain State as the character Craig Shilo.
In 2010, a sex tape leaked with his then model girlfriend Karissa Shannon. It was reported that the pair initially tried to block the release of the sex tape,[2] for some time, 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 released a song entitled "Juice and Vodka"; once available on iTunes, currently available on TMZ[5] a part of the Kam3 album.[6]
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 pleaded 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.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Snipes | Erik | |
| 2002 | ZigZag | Louis "ZigZag" Fletcher | |
| 2006 | Glory Road | ||
| 2006 | For One Night | Brandon Williams | Television film |
| 2006 | Home of the Brave | Billy Marsh | |
| 2009 | Safe Harbor | Billy | Television film |
| 2010 | Krews | Wishbone | |
| 2015 | Of Fortune and Gold | Phil | |
| 2016 | Craig Shilo | ||
| 2016 | 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" |
| 1999 | The Parent 'Hood | Wedding Guest | Episode: "Wedding Bells Blues" (uncredited) |
| 1999 | Jeff | Episode: "Show Me the Money" | |
| 1999 | Earvin "Magic" Schneider | Episode: "Gypsy Tumble" | |
| 1999 | Judging Amy | Robert Chetwind | Episode: "Near Death Experience" |
| 2000 | Pacific Blue | Ricky Davis | Episode: "A Thousand Words" |
| 2000–2001 | James Moore | Episodes: "Crate 'n' Burial", "Evaluation Day" | |
| 2001–2004, 2008 | Smallville | 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 | 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) |
| 2010 | The Defenders | Mason | Episode: "Nevada v. Carter" |