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 (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.

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, but after striking a deal, the tape was released on DVD by Vivid Entertainment called Karissa Shannon Superstar. 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.

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. 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 + Film Year Title Role Notes 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 + Television 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"