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Sam Anderson

Bio: Sam Anderson (born April 2, 1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his character roles such as Sam Gorpley on Perfect Strangers, Holland Manners on Angel, dentist Bernard Nadler on Lost, Happy Days-loving Doctor Harad who delivered Phoebe's triplets in Friends' 100th episode, and in film, as the principal in Forrest Gump
Born: Wed, Apr 02 1947
Birthplace: Wahpeton, North Dakota, USA
Sam Anderson is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Lift
The Lift
Sam Anderson was 76 in The Lift
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 2024
Poster of Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing
Sam Anderson was 75 in Where the Crawdads Sing as 'Tate (mid-70s)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 2022
Poster of Song of Back and Neck
Song of Back and Neck
Sam Anderson was 71 in Song of Back and Neck as 'Jarred Foxen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 2018
Poster of Do You Take This Man
Do You Take This Man
Sam Anderson was 70 in Do You Take This Man as 'Steven'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2017
Poster of Maybe Someday
Maybe Someday
Sam Anderson was 69 in Maybe Someday as 'Douglas Donnelly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 2017
Poster of Ouija: Origin of Evil
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Sam Anderson was 69 in Ouija: Origin of Evil as 'Mr. Browning'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 2016
Poster of Devil's Due
Devil's Due
Sam Anderson was 66 in Devil's Due as 'Father Thomas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Breaking the Girls
Breaking the Girls
Sam Anderson was 66 in Breaking the Girls as 'Professor Nolan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2013
Poster of 3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom
3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom
Sam Anderson was 65 in 3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom as 'Chris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
Sam Anderson was 64 in Water for Elephants as 'Mr. Hyde'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 2011
Poster of Dirty Habit
Dirty Habit
Sam Anderson was 59 in Dirty Habit as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 2006
Poster of Touched
Touched
Sam Anderson was 58 in Touched as 'Dr. Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2005
Poster of Secret Santa
Secret Santa
Sam Anderson was 56 in Secret Santa as 'Mr. Gibson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 2003
Poster of Slackers
Slackers
Sam Anderson was 54 in Slackers as 'Charles Patton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2002
Poster of Sonic Impact
Sonic Impact
Sam Anderson was 53 in Sonic Impact as 'Alex Holmes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2000
Poster of The Independent
The Independent
Sam Anderson was 53 in The Independent as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of Perfect Game
Perfect Game
Sam Anderson was 53 in Perfect Game as 'Steven'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 2000
Poster of NetForce
NetForce
Sam Anderson was 51 in NetForce as 'Fox'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1999
Poster of Permanent Midnight
Permanent Midnight
Sam Anderson was 51 in Permanent Midnight as 'Dr. Olson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of What I Did for Love
What I Did for Love
Sam Anderson was 51 in What I Did for Love as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1998
Poster of The Pentagon Wars
The Pentagon Wars
Sam Anderson was 50 in The Pentagon Wars as 'Congressman #2'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1998
Poster of The Man Next Door
The Man Next Door
Sam Anderson was 48 in The Man Next Door as 'Dwight Cooley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1996
Poster of Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen
Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen
Sam Anderson was 48 in Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen as 'Quote Reader'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Puppet Masters
The Puppet Masters
Sam Anderson was 47 in The Puppet Masters as 'Culbertson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
Sam Anderson was 47 in Forrest Gump as 'Principal Hancock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1994
Poster of A Place To Be Loved
A Place To Be Loved
Sam Anderson was 46 in A Place To Be Loved as 'Judge Thomas S. Kirk'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Sam Anderson was 44 in Memoirs of an Invisible Man as 'Chairman of the House Committee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Dark Angel
Dark Angel
Sam Anderson was 42 in Dark Angel as 'Warren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1990
Poster of Critters 2
Critters 2
Sam Anderson was 41 in Critters 2 as 'Mr. Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of La Bamba
La Bamba
Sam Anderson was 40 in La Bamba as 'Mr. Ludwig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1987
Poster of Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers
Sam Anderson was 38 in Movers & Shakers as 'Ray Berg'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of Policewoman Centerfold
Policewoman Centerfold
Sam Anderson was 36 in Policewoman Centerfold as 'Druggist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1983
Poster of Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade
Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade
Sam Anderson was 36 in Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade as 'Paul Iberville'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1983
Poster of The Tragedy of King Lear
The Tragedy of King Lear
Sam Anderson was 35 in The Tragedy of King Lear as 'Duke of Albany'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of The Swap
The Swap
Sam Anderson was 32 in The Swap as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Sam Anderson was 77+ in Matlock as 'Edwin Kingston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 2024
Poster of Painkiller
Painkiller
Sam Anderson was 76+ in Painkiller as 'Raymond Sackler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 10 2023
Poster of A Million Little Things
A Million Little Things
Sam Anderson was 71+ in A Million Little Things as 'Mr. Dennings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2018
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
Sam Anderson was 70+ in Station 19 as 'Elliott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 22 2018
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Sam Anderson was 69+ in This Is Us as 'Judge Walter Crowder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Damien
Damien
Sam Anderson was 68+ in Damien as 'Professor Igor Reneus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 07 2016
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Sam Anderson was 67+ in How to Get Away with Murder as 'Thomas Fitzgerald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Chasing Life
Chasing Life
Sam Anderson was 67+ in Chasing Life as 'Gerald Rayburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 10 2014
Poster of Men At Work
Men At Work
Sam Anderson was 65+ in Men At Work as 'James Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 24 2012
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Sam Anderson was 65+ in Scandal as 'Melvin Feen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Grimm
Grimm
Sam Anderson was 64+ in Grimm as 'Old Man, Rolek Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Sam Anderson was 63+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Owen Sutherland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Justified
Justified
Sam Anderson was 62+ in Justified as 'Lee Paxton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of The Forgotten
The Forgotten
Sam Anderson was 62+ in The Forgotten as 'Train Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Sam Anderson was 62+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'Senator Dick Osborne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Castle
Castle
Sam Anderson was 61+ in Castle as 'Principal Duncan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Leverage
Leverage
Sam Anderson was 61+ in Leverage as 'Henry Retzing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2008
Poster of Bones
Bones
Sam Anderson was 58+ in Bones as 'Hugo Sanderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Sam Anderson was 57+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Michael Whitman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
Sam Anderson was 57+ in Medium as 'Eliot Peterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Lost
Lost
Sam Anderson was 57+ in Lost as 'Bernard Nadler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Sam Anderson was 57+ in CSI: NY as 'Dr. Richards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Married to the Kellys
Married to the Kellys
Sam Anderson was 56+ in Married to the Kellys as 'Bill Kelly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Sam Anderson was 56+ in NCIS as 'Walter Carmichael'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Miracles
Miracles
Sam Anderson was 55+ in Miracles
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 27 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Sam Anderson was 55+ in Without a Trace as 'Congressman Whitehurst'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Sam Anderson was 55+ in CSI: Miami as 'Scott Sommer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Wolf Lake
Wolf Lake
Sam Anderson was 54+ in Wolf Lake as 'Arthur Van Halen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Sam Anderson was 53+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Dr. Mercer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Sam Anderson was 52+ in Malcolm in the Middle as 'Police Commissioner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000
Poster of Angel
Angel
Sam Anderson was 52+ in Angel as 'Holland Manners'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 1999
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Sam Anderson was 52+ in The West Wing as 'John LaSalle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Sam Anderson was 52+ in Family Law as 'Carlisle Tucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Sam Anderson was 51+ in Fantasy Island as 'Mr. Gable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Sam Anderson was 51+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Thomas Paine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of The Visitor
The Visitor
Sam Anderson was 50+ in The Visitor as 'Army General'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Sam Anderson was 50+ in Ally McBeal as 'Mark Harrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Sam Anderson was 49+ in Millennium as 'Agent Jack Pierson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
Sam Anderson was 49+ in Everybody Loves Raymond as 'Special Agent Thomas Garfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of The Cape
The Cape
Sam Anderson was 49+ in The Cape as 'Kevin Davis, CAPCOM'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of Boston Common
Boston Common
Sam Anderson was 48+ in Boston Common as 'Wesley Butterfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 1996
Poster of Live Shot
Live Shot
Sam Anderson was 48+ in Live Shot as 'Marvin Seaborne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 1995
Poster of Nowhere Man
Nowhere Man
Sam Anderson was 48+ in Nowhere Man as 'The Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of Friends
Friends
Sam Anderson was 47+ in Friends as 'Dr. Harad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Sam Anderson was 47+ in ER as 'Jack Kayson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Sam Anderson was 47+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of The Stand
The Stand
Sam Anderson was 47+ in The Stand as 'Whitney Horgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Sam Anderson was 46+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Ernie Pitt, Dr. Hjortsberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Sam Anderson was 46+ in The X-Files as 'Leamus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Sam Anderson was 46+ in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as 'Simon Wolfe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Sam Anderson was 45+ in Melrose Place as 'Agent Hill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Sam Anderson was 40+ in In the Heat of the Night as 'Drew Ward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Sam Anderson was 40+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Assistant Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Sam Anderson was 40+ in 21 Jump Street as 'Dan Finger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of The Charmings
The Charmings
Sam Anderson was 39+ in The Charmings
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Sam Anderson was 39+ in L.A. Law as 'D.D.A. Bill Graphia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Sam Anderson was 38+ in Perfect Strangers as 'Sam Gorpley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 25 1986
Poster of Growing Pains
Growing Pains
Sam Anderson was 38+ in Growing Pains as 'Principal Willis Dewitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Sam Anderson was 38+ in The Golden Girls as 'Meyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Sam Anderson was 37+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Neil Fraser, Ethan Stevens, Stuart Himes, Dan the Electrician'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Sam Anderson was 37+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Dr. Synapsis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Sam Anderson was 37+ in Hunter as 'Vinny Cochran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of E/R
E/R
Sam Anderson was 37+ in E/R
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Mama Malone
Mama Malone
Sam Anderson was 36+ in Mama Malone as 'Stanley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 07 1984
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Sam Anderson was 35+ in Newhart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Sam Anderson was 34+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Leo Santee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of The Stockard Channing Show
The Stockard Channing Show
Sam Anderson was 32+ in The Stockard Channing Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 24 1980
Poster of WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
Sam Anderson was 31+ in WKRP in Cincinnati as 'Agent Berwick, Mr. Anderson, Rex Erhardt, Mason Nobel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978