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Sam Edwards

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sam George Edwards (May 26, 1915 – July 28, 2004) was an American actor. His most famous role on television was as banker Bill Anderson on Little House on the Prairie
Born: Wed, May 26 1915
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 28 2004
Sam Edwards is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Sam Edwards was 65 in The Postman Always Rings Twice as 'Ticket Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
Sam Edwards was 64 in The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway as 'Announcer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 1980
Poster of Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter
Sam Edwards was 64 in Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter as 'Bixby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1979
Poster of Just Me and You
Just Me and You
Sam Edwards was 62 in Just Me and You
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1978
Poster of The Case of the Baltimore Girls
The Case of the Baltimore Girls
Sam Edwards was 62 in The Case of the Baltimore Girls as 'Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
Sam Edwards was 62 in The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race as 'Milford Petrie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1977
Poster of The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Sam Edwards was 61 in The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1976
Poster of Hit Lady
Hit Lady
Sam Edwards was 59 in Hit Lady as 'Innkeeper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1974
Poster of Hog Wild
Hog Wild
Sam Edwards was 58 in Hog Wild as 'Farmer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1974
Poster of Chase
Chase
Sam Edwards was 57 in Chase
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1973
Poster of Set This Town on Fire
Set This Town on Fire
Sam Edwards was 57 in Set This Town on Fire as 'Motel Manager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1973
Poster of The Death of Me Yet
The Death of Me Yet
Sam Edwards was 56 in The Death of Me Yet as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1971
Poster of In Broad Daylight
In Broad Daylight
Sam Edwards was 56 in In Broad Daylight as 'Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1971
Poster of The Deadly Dream
The Deadly Dream
Sam Edwards was 56 in The Deadly Dream as 'Man Protesting His Innocence'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1971
Poster of Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
Sam Edwards was 54 in Hello, Dolly! as 'Laborer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Sam Edwards was 53 in Dragnet as 'Rodman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1969
Poster of Period of Adjustment
Period of Adjustment
Sam Edwards was 47 in Period of Adjustment as 'Service Station Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of The Beatniks
The Beatniks
Sam Edwards was 44 in The Beatniks as 'Red'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1959
Poster of Destination Space
Destination Space
Sam Edwards was 43 in Destination Space as 'Technician (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Revolt in the Big House
Revolt in the Big House
Sam Edwards was 43 in Revolt in the Big House as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1958
Poster of Torpedo Run
Torpedo Run
Sam Edwards was 43 in Torpedo Run as 'Sub Radio Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1958
Poster of Guns Don't Argue
Guns Don't Argue
Sam Edwards was 42 in Guns Don't Argue as 'Fred Barker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of Gang Busters
Gang Busters
Sam Edwards was 40 in Gang Busters as 'Wayne Long'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1955
Poster of Witness to Murder
Witness to Murder
Sam Edwards was 38 in Witness to Murder as 'Tommy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1954
Poster of Flying Leathernecks
Flying Leathernecks
Sam Edwards was 36 in Flying Leathernecks
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1951
Poster of Operation Pacific
Operation Pacific
Sam Edwards was 35 in Operation Pacific as 'Junior'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1951
Poster of The Sun Sets at Dawn
The Sun Sets at Dawn
Sam Edwards was 35 in The Sun Sets at Dawn as 'Reporter, Herald'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1950
Poster of Twelve O'Clock High
Twelve O'Clock High
Sam Edwards was 34 in Twelve O'Clock High as 'Lieutenant Birdwell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1949
Poster of The Street with No Name
The Street with No Name
Sam Edwards was 33 in The Street with No Name as 'Whitey (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1948
Poster of The Little Broadcast
The Little Broadcast
Sam Edwards was 28 in The Little Broadcast as '(voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of Bambi
Bambi
Sam Edwards was 27 in Bambi as 'Adult Thumper (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1942
Poster of Rubber Racketeers
Rubber Racketeers
Sam Edwards was 27 in Rubber Racketeers as 'Freddy Dale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942
Poster of Captain Midnight
Captain Midnight
Sam Edwards was 26 in Captain Midnight as 'Chuck Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1942
Poster of Hoola Boola
Hoola Boola
Sam Edwards was 26 in Hoola Boola as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1941
Poster of East Side Kids
East Side Kids
Sam Edwards was 24 in East Side Kids as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1940
Poster of High Hat
High Hat
Sam Edwards was 21 in High Hat as 'Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1937

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 The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
Sam Edwards was 63+ in The Dukes of Hazzard as 'Track Steward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Sam Edwards was 60+ in Wonder Woman as 'Ernie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.
Sam Edwards was 59+ in S.W.A.T.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 1975
Poster of Kodiak
Kodiak
Sam Edwards was 59+ in Kodiak as 'Barber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Sam Edwards was 59+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Sam Edwards was 59+ in Little House on the Prairie as 'Mr. Bill Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of These Are the Days
These Are the Days
Sam Edwards was 59+ in These Are the Days
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
Sam Edwards was 58+ in Happy Days as 'Dr. Abner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Sam Edwards was 57+ in The Streets of San Francisco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Sam Edwards was 57+ in The Rookies as 'Kurt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
Sam Edwards was 56+ in O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Sam Edwards was 56+ in Cannon as 'Airport Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Sam Edwards was 54+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson
Sam Edwards was 54+ in Then Came Bronson as 'Will Hudson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Sam Edwards was 53+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Sam Edwards was 53+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Sam Edwards was 53+ in Adam-12 as 'Harvey Pollard, Elvin Brady, Suspect, Hal Rosten'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Sam Edwards was 53+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Johnny Arnett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Sam Edwards was 52+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Sam Edwards was 51+ in Dragnet as 'Steve Houseman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Sam Edwards was 51+ in The Invaders as 'Hank, Thatcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Sam Edwards was 51+ in Felony Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Sam Edwards was 51+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Sam Edwards was 50+ in The F.B.I. as 'Jerry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Laredo
Laredo
Sam Edwards was 50+ in Laredo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Sam Edwards was 50+ in Green Acres as ', Wally Wilkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Sam Edwards was 49+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Sam Edwards was 48+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Ned Balsam, Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Rod Rocket
Rod Rocket
Sam Edwards was 47+ in Rod Rocket as 'Rod Rocket (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Sam Edwards was 47+ in The Virginian as 'Hotel Clerk, Desk Clerk, Hank the Hotel Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Straightaway
Straightaway
Sam Edwards was 46+ in Straightaway
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 1961
Poster of Hazel
Hazel
Sam Edwards was 46+ in Hazel as 'Fred Archibald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Sam Edwards was 46+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Broken Leg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Klondike
Klondike
Sam Edwards was 45+ in Klondike as 'Little Billy Leith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Sam Edwards was 45+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Sam Muggins, Lester Scobey, Fred, Tom Bedlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Sam Edwards was 45+ in The Flintstones as 'Mailman / Agent / Marv (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Sam Edwards was 45+ in Thriller as 'Charles Larrimore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Full Circle
Full Circle
Sam Edwards was 45+ in Full Circle as 'Deputy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 1960
Poster of Laramie
Laramie
Sam Edwards was 44+ in Laramie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
Sam Edwards was 43+ in Black Saddle as 'Leo Brimsey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Sam Edwards was 43+ in The Texan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Sam Edwards was 43+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Sam Edwards was 43+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Abel (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Sam Edwards was 42+ in Perry Mason as 'Cashier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Sam Edwards was 42+ in Wagon Train as 'Mr. Forbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Sam Edwards was 42+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'First Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Sam Edwards was 41+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Deputy Wilt Buford, Cass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Sam Edwards was 40+ in Gunsmoke as 'Binders, Cowboy, Morff, Stage Driver, Telegrapher, Barfly, Wolfer, Travis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Sam Edwards was 39+ in Lassie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Sam Edwards was 37+ in General Electric Theater as 'Bob Cratchit, Farmhand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Gang Busters
Gang Busters
Sam Edwards was 36+ in Gang Busters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1952
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Sam Edwards was 36+ in Dragnet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Sam Edwards was 36+ in I Love Lucy as 'Bellboy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951