Sam Jones III as Pete Ross

Sam Jones  as  Pete Ross

Having been in Hollywood only two years, Sam Jones III is already making quite a name for himself. He recently completed leading roles in two upcoming feature films, "Zigzag" and "Snipes," as well as having guest-starred in several television series. His role as Clark Kent’s (Tom Welling) best friend Pete in the new action-adventure drama "Smallville" marks his series-starring debut.

Growing up in Boston, Mass., Jones acted in local commercials. After spending a summer vacation with a friend living in Los Angeles, he caught the showbiz bug and decided to pursue a career in acting. Soon after he graduated from high school, Jones moved to Hollywood to follow his dream.

His first job was a memorable guest-starring role on "NYPD Blue" in which he portrayed a troubled teen who stole a gun and hid it in his daughter’s crib. From there, his career began to grow. His credits include an emotionally charged recurring role on "C.S.I." in which he played a teen who accidentally killed a girl and then watched as his grandfather attempted to take the blame. He also guest-starred on "Judging Amy" as a sexually abused teen who gets mixed up in a drive-by shooting. Jones will appear in two episodes of the new R.L. Stine series "The Nightmare Room," beginning this fall on Kids’ WB!