Sam Donaldson
Biography
Sam Donaldson works in acting. Born March 11, 1934 in El Paso, Texas, U.S.. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness (2026) as Self
- Two Men at War (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The Nineties (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The Reagan Show (2017) as Self
- Best of Enemies (2015) as Self (archival)
- Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) as Self
- Fuck (2006) as Self
- The Final Days (2000)
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Feed (1992)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- This Week (1981) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Donaldson best known for?
Sam Donaldson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Best of Enemies (2015), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), Late Night with David Letterman (1982).
When and where was Sam Donaldson born?
Sam Donaldson was born on March 11, 1934 in El Paso, Texas, U.S..
How many credits does Sam Donaldson have?
Sam Donaldson has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
What is Sam Donaldson's background in cinema and television?
Samuel Andrew "Sam" Donaldson, Jr. (born March 11, 1934) is a reporter and news anchor for ABC News, who from dates in 1979 through the 1990s substitute anchored the Sunday edition of World News Tonight for regular host Barry Serafin and later Carole Simpson
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 28
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 59
- Best of Enemies (2015) as Self (archival) — aged about 81
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 59
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest — aged about 48
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