Jones made his film debut in "Juke Box Rhythm" (1959) playing Riff Manton, a young singer who is involved romantically with a princess (Jo Morrow). He sings three songs in the film. Jones acted in such minor films as "The Comeback" (1978), "Condominium" (1980), and "Cruise of the Gods" (2002). He had a humorous cameo in the film parody "" (1982); as Robert Hays' character avoids searchlights while escaping captivity, the beams become a spotlight on Jones, performing a verse from "The Love Boat" theme.