Sam Donaldson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 11, 1934 in El Paso, Texas, U.S.
- Active Years
- 1962–2026 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
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[1] TMDB: Sam Donaldson, born March 11, 1934. Known for Acting. 16 known credits. Place of birth: El Paso, Texas, U.S.
[2] IMDb: Sam Donaldson. Actor: The Timelord. Known for The Timelord (2016) and Time Lord: The Series (2016).
[3] Wikipedia: Samuel Andrew Donaldson Jr. (born March 11, 1934). American retired television reporter and news anchor. Broadcast with ABC News 1967-2009. White House Correspondent (1977-1989 and 1998-99).
[4] TMDB: Sam Donaldson known as an Actor. Work includes Fiasco.
[5] Showtimes: Sam Donaldson movies and biography. (No specific facts).
[6] Film Reference: Full name Samuel Andrew Donaldson, Jr. Born March 11, 1934, in El Paso, TX. Son of Samuel Andrew (farmer) and Chloe Hampson (schoolteacher). Married Patricia Oates in 1954 (divorced); married Billy Kay Butler on November 30, 1963 (divorced 1980).
Name: Samuel Andrew Donaldson, Jr.
Born: March 11, 1934, in El Paso, Texas.
Acting Credits/Work: The Timelord (2016), Time Lord
Career overview
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Subject: Sam Donaldson (Acting).
[1] TMDB: Sam Donaldson (born March 11, 1934). Known for Acting. 16 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Sam Donaldson. Actor: The Timelord (2016) and Time Lord: The Series (2016).
[3] Wikipedia: Samuel Andrew Donaldson Jr. (born March 11, 1934). American retired television reporter and news anchor. ABC News (1967-2009). White House Correspondent (1977-1989 and 1998-99).
[4] TMDB: Sam Donaldson known as an Actor. Work includes Fiasco.
[5] Showtimes: Sam Donaldson movies and biography.
[6] Film Reference: Samuel Andrew Donaldson, Jr. born March 11, 1934, in El Paso, TX.
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Samuel Andrew Donaldson, Jr. was born on March 11, 1934, in El Paso, Texas. While he is recognized as a retired American television reporter and news anchor who broadcast with ABC News from 1967 to 2009, he is also credited with work in acting. His professional history includes serving as a White House Correspondent during the periods of 1977 through 1989 and again from 1998 to 1999.
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In the field of acting, Donaldson has various credits listed across film and television databases. He is known for his work in the production Fiasco. Additionally, he is credited as an actor in The Timelord (2016) and Time Lord: The Series (2016). According to The Movie Database, he has 16 known credits associated with his acting career.
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Samuel Andrew Donaldson, Jr. was born on March 11, 1934, in El Paso, Texas. While he is recognized as a retired American television reporter and news anchor who broadcast with ABC News from 1967 to 2009, he is also credited with work in acting. His professional history includes serving as a White House Correspondent during the periods of 1977 through 1989 and again from 1998 to 1999.
In the field of acting, Donaldson has various credits listed across film and television databases. He is known for his work in the production Fiasco. Additionally, he is credited as an actor in The Timelord (2016) and Time Lord: The Series (2016). According to The Movie Database, he has 16 known credits associated with his acting career.
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Born March 11
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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 The Nineties (2017), Best of Enemies (2015), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993).
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?
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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
- The Nineties (2017) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 83
- 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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