Sam Jones III

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.

Sam Jones III
Born
Samuel L. Jones III

(1983-04-29) April 29, 1983
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other namesKing Sam Jones III
OccupationActor
Years active1999–present

Career

In 2014, Jones completed filming the movie Of Fortune and Gold. In 2016, Jones starred in the film Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland based on Spike TV's Blue Mountain State as the character Craig Shilo.

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". He left the series to film Glory Road. Jones has also appeared on the television shows The Practice, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and 7th Heaven. He appeared with former Cosby Show 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]

Personal life

In 2010, a sex tape leaked with his then model girlfriend Karissa Shannon. It was reported that 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][6] a part of the Kam3 album.[7]

Jones was convicted of conspiracy to possess illegal drugs with the intent to distribute. The incident was part of a DEA sting operation.[8] 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.

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2001SnipesErik
2002ZigZagLouis "ZigZag" Fletcher
2006Glory RoadWillie Worsley
2006For One NightBrandon WilliamsTV movie
2006Home of the BraveBilly Marsh
2009Safe HarborBillyTV movie
2010KrewsWishbone
2016Blue Mountain State: The Rise of ThadlandCraig Shilo
2018All Light Will EndAdam
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1999NYPD BlueJerome BanksEpisode: "I Have a Dream"
1999The Parent 'HoodWedding GuestEpisode: "Wedding Bells Blues" (uncredited)
1999Saved by the Bell: The New ClassJeffEpisode: "Show Me the Money"
1999Pensacola: Wings of GoldEarvin "Magic" SchneiderEpisode: "Gypsy Tumble"
1999Judging AmyRobert ChetwindEpisode: "Near Death Experience"
2000Pacific BlueRicky DavisEpisode: "A Thousand Words"
2000–2001CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJames MooreEpisodes: "Crate 'n' Burial", "Evaluation Day"
2001–2004, 2008SmallvillePete RossMain Cast (Seasons 1–3) / Guest (Season 7); 68 episodes
2002The Nightmare RoomRussellEpisodes: "Camp Nowhere: Part 1", "Camp Nowhere: Part 2"
2003The PracticeTroy EzekielEpisode: "Capitol Crimes"
2004Smallville: Chloe ChroniclesPete Ross4 episodes
2005–2009ERCharlie "Chaz" Pratt Jr.Recurring (Seasons 11–15); 16 episodes
20067th HeavenAlexEpisode: "Got MLK?"
2007BonesTyler NevilleEpisode: "Intern in the Incinerator"
2008Army WivesJakeEpisode: "Mothers & Wives"
2010Blue Mountain StateCraig ShiloLead Role (Season 1); 13 episodes
2010The DefendersMasonEpisode: "Nevada v. Carter"

References
  1. "Emma Booth Cast In Universal's 'Extinction'; Andy Buckley Horror Indie 'All Light Will End'". Deadline. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  2. "Playboy Model to Vivid: Hand Over My Sex Tape!".
  3. "Karissa Shannon – The Sex Tape Deal Is Done".
  4. "Karissa Shannon Superstar (2 Disc Set) DVD". www.cduniverse.com.
  5. "'Blue Mountain State' Star – I'm a RAPPER Now!!".
  6. http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_audio/061011_karissa_shannon_song.mp3
  7. "Sam Jones III Announces Upcoming Single: 'Juice and Vodka' by hollywoodtv – Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 17 February 2012.
  8. Everett, Cristina (October 25, 2009). "'Smallville' actor Sam Jones III arrested in conspiracy to distribute over 10,000 oxycodone pills". New York Daily News. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
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