Sam Bottoms
Biography
Samuel John Bottoms was an American actor and producer. He was born on October 17, 1955, in Santa Barbara, California, and died on December 16, 2008. During his career, he worked in film and television, with known acting credits in projects including Apokalypsa, Akta X, and Poslední filmové představení. His work encompassed 48 known credits in the database. He passed away at the age of 53.
Career overview
Samuel John Sam Bottoms was an American actor and producer. Born on October 17, 1955, in Santa Barbara, California, he was known for his work in film and television. During his career, he accumulated forty-eight known acting credits.
Among the projects associated with his career in film and television are Apokalypsa, Akta X, and Poslední filmové představení. His professional life spanned his years as an actor and producer until his death.
Sam Bottoms passed away on December 16, 2008, at the age of fifty-three. His birthplace was Santa Barbara, California, and his life and career are documented across various film databases and biographical sources.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee (2007) as Martey Kurtainbaum
- Winter Passing (2006) as Brian
- Sherrybaby (2006) as Bob Swanson Sr.
- Havoc (2005) as Lt. Maris
- Shopgirl (2005) as Dan Buttersfield
- Seabiscuit (2003) as Mr. Blodget
- Looking Through Lillian (2002) as Gene
- The Unsaid (2001) as Joseph Caffey
- Shadow Fury (2001) as Mitchell Madsen
- Joseph's Gift (1999) as Robert Keller
- Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (1999) as Camera Man
- Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales (1999) as Self
- Angel Blue (1998) as Dennis Cromwell
- Snide and Prejudice (1997) as Therapist Schaub
- Zooman (1995) as Policeman
- Project Shadowchaser III (1995) as Kody
- Sugar Hill (1994) as Oliver Thompson
- Sunny Side Up (1994) as Sam Bottoms
- The X-Files (1993) as Michael Kryder
- The Trust (1993) as James Baker
- North of Chiang Mai (1992)
- Ragin Cajun (1991) as Legs
- Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) as Self
- Picture This (1991) as Self
- Picture This (1991) Co-Producer
- Dolly Dearest (1991) as Elliot Wade
- After School (1988) as Father Michael McCarren
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Robert Johnson
- Gardens of Stone (1987) as Lt. Webber
- The Witching of Ben Wagner (1987) as Mr. George 'Dad' Wagner
- Island Sons (1987) as Sam Faraday
- Hunter's Blood (1986) as David Rand
- Answers (1985) as Patrolman Rick Selby (Segment "A Good Time")
- Prime Risk (1985) as Bill Yeoman
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sgt. Joe Rice
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Joe Hellinger
- In 'N Out (1984) as Murray Lewis, Jr. (as Samuel Bottoms)
- No Earthly Reason (1984) as Coley
- Desperate Lives (1982) as Ken Baynes
- East of Eden (1981) as Cal Trask
- Bronco Billy (1980) as Leonard James
- Apocalypse Now (1979) as Lance B. Johnson
- Up from the Depths (1979) as Greg Oliver
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) as Jamie
- Cage Without a Key (1975) as Buddy Goleta
- Zandy's Bride (1974) as Mel Allan
- Savages (1974) as Ben Campbell
- Doc Elliot (1973)
- Class of '44 (1973) as Marty
- The Last Picture Show (1971) as Billy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Bottoms best known for?
Sam Bottoms is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Danny Thomas Hour (1967), Havoc (2005), Seabiscuit (2003), Zooman (1995).
When and where was Sam Bottoms born?
Sam Bottoms was born on October 17, 1955 in Santa Barbara, California, U.S.. They passed away on December 16, 2008.
How many credits does Sam Bottoms have?
Sam Bottoms has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2007.
What is Sam Bottoms's background in cinema and television?
Samuel John Bottoms was an American actor and producer. He was born on October 17, 1955, in Santa Barbara, California, and died on December 16, 2008. During his career, he worked in film and television, with known acting credits in projects including Apokalypsa, Akta X, and Poslední filmové představení. His work encomp...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Michael Kryder — aged about 37
- Apocalypse Now (1979) as Lance B. Johnson — aged about 23
- Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) as Self — aged about 35
- The Last Picture Show (1971) as Billy — aged about 15
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sgt. Joe Rice — aged about 28
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Joe Hellinger — aged about 28
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