
American actor, producer and director
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor, producer and director
Born
November 15, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, stage actor, voice actor
1940
Born in Cambridge (1940-11-15)
Present
Age ~86
About
Samuel Atkinson Waterston is an American actor. Waterston is known for his work in theater, television, and film. He has received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two BAFTA Awards. His acting career has spanned over five decades acting on stage and screen. Waterston received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Samuel Atkinson Waterston is an American actor. Waterston is known for his work in theater, television, and film. He has received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
Sam Waterston was born on November 15, 1940.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — November 15, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Would you name your baby Sam?
Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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