Sam Edwards
Biography
Sam George Edwards was an American actor born on May 26, 1915, in Macon, Georgia, and he passed away on July 28, 2004, at the age of 89. His most famous role on television was as banker Bill Anderson on Little House on the Prairie. On the screen, Edwards secured his first major role as Chuck Ramsey in the 1942 movie serial version of Captain Midnight. Spanning from 1949 to 1981, he made several film appearances. His significant film roles included parts in Twelve O'Clock High in 1949, Operation Pacific in 1951, and Gangbusters in 1954. Additionally, he took on supporting roles in The Beatniks in 1960 and Suppose They Gave A War and Nobody Came in 1969, and he was also seen in films such as The Absent-Minded Professor, Hello, Dolly!, and The Postman Always Rings Twice.
Career overview
Sam George Edwards was an American actor born on May 26, 1915, in Macon, Georgia, and he passed away on July 28, 2004, at the age of 89. His most famous role on television was playing banker Bill Anderson on Little House on the Prairie. Throughout his career, he accumulated ninety-two known acting credits across film and television.
Edwards secured his first major screen role as Chuck Ramsey in the 1942 movie serial version of Captain Midnight. From 1949 to 1981, he made several film appearances, which included significant roles in Twelve O'Clock High in 1949, Operation Pacific in 1951, and Gangbusters in 1954. He also took on supporting roles in The Beatniks in 1960 and Suppose They Gave A War and Nobody Came in 1969. Additionally, his film work included appearances in The Absent-Minded Professor in 1961, Hello, Dolly! in 1969, and The Postman Always Rings Twice in 1981.
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113 titles- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) as Ticket Clerk
- The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway (1980) as Announcer
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) as Track Steward
- Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter (1979) as Bixby
- The Case of the Baltimore Girls (1978) as Hotel Manager
- Just Me and You (1978)
- The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race (1977) as Milford Petrie
- The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe (1976)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Ernie
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Mr. Bill Anderson
- Happy Days (1974) as Dr. Abner
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
- Kodiak (1974) as Barber
- These Are the Days (1974)
- Hog Wild (1974) as Farmer
- Hit Lady (1974) as Innkeeper
- Chase (1973)
- Set This Town on Fire (1973) as Motel Manager
- The Rookies (1972) as Kurt
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Cannon (1971) as Airport Manager
- O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1971)
- In Broad Daylight (1971) as Cunningham
- The Deadly Dream (1971) as Man Protesting His Innocence
- The Death of Me Yet (1971) as Jerry
- McCloud (1970)
- The Cheyenne Social Club (1970) as Barfly Getting Up from Table (uncredited)
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Will Hudson
- Hello, Dolly! (1969) as Laborer (uncredited)
- Dragnet (1969) as Rodman
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Johnny Arnett
- Adam-12 (1968) as Harvey Pollard
- Adam-12 (1968) as Elvin Brady
- Adam-12 (1968) as Suspect
- Adam-12 (1968) as Hal Rosten
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Clerk
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Mannix (1967)
- The Invaders (1967) as Hank
- The Invaders (1967) as Thatcher
- Dragnet (1967) as Steve Houseman
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Drunk
- That Girl (1966)
- Felony Squad (1966)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Jerry
- Green Acres (1965)
- Green Acres (1965) as Wally Wilkins
- Laredo (1965)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Ned Balsam
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Clerk
- Rod Rocket (1963) as Rod Rocket (voice)
- The Virginian (1962) as Hotel Clerk
- The Virginian (1962) as Desk Clerk
- The Virginian (1962) as Hank the Hotel Clerk
- Period of Adjustment (1962) as Service Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Hazel (1961) as Fred Archibald
- The Dick Powell Show (1961) as Broken Leg
- Straightaway (1961)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Sam Muggins
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Lester Scobey
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Fred
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Tom Bedlow
- The Flintstones (1960) as Mailman / Agent / Marv (voice)
- Thriller (1960) as Charles Larrimore
- Full Circle (1960) as Deputy
- Klondike (1960) as Little Billy Leith
- Laramie (1959)
- Black Saddle (1959) as Leo Brimsey
- Destination Space (1959) as Technician (uncredited)
- The Beatniks (1959) as Red
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Abel (uncredited)
- The Texan (1958)
- Torpedo Run (1958) as Sub Radio Operator
- Revolt in the Big House (1958) as Al
- Perry Mason (1957) as Cashier
- Wagon Train (1957) as Mr. Forbes
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as First Man
- Guns Don't Argue (1957) as Fred Barker
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Deputy Wilt Buford
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Cass
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Binders
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Cowboy
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Morff
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Stage Driver
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Telegrapher
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Barfly
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Wolfer
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Travis
- Gang Busters (1955) as Wayne Long
- Lassie (1954)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mate
- Witness to Murder (1954) as Tommy (uncredited)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Bob Cratchit
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Farmhand
- Gang Busters (1952)
- Dragnet (1951)
- Dragnet (1951) as Elwood Carney
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Bellboy
- Flying Leathernecks (1951)
- Operation Pacific (1951) as Junior
- The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950) as Reporter, Herald
- Twelve O'Clock High (1949) as Lieutenant Birdwell
- The Street with No Name (1948) as Whitey (Uncredited)
- The Little Broadcast (1943) as (voice) (uncredited)
- Bambi (1942) as Adult Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
- Captain Midnight (1942) as Chuck Ramsey
- Rubber Racketeers (1942) as Freddy Dale
- Hoola Boola (1941) as (voice)
- East Side Kids (1940) as Pete
- High Hat (1937) as Performer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Edwards best known for?
Sam Edwards is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), The Dukes of Hazzard (1979), Wonder Woman (1975), Human Traffic (1999).
When and where was Sam Edwards born?
Sam Edwards was born on May 26, 1915 in Macon, Georgia, USA. They passed away on July 28, 2004.
How many credits does Sam Edwards have?
Sam Edwards has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1981.
What is Sam Edwards's background in cinema and television?
Sam George Edwards was an American actor born on May 26, 1915, in Macon, Georgia, and he passed away on July 28, 2004, at the age of 89. His most famous role on television was as banker Bill Anderson on Little House on the Prairie. On the screen, Edwards secured his first major role as Chuck Ramsey in the 1942 movie se...