Sam Groom
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 13, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Active Years
- 1955–1994 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Sam Groom (Acting).
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[1] TMDB: Sam Groom, Male, Birthday June 13, 1938 (88 years old), Place of Birth Columbus, Ohio, USA, Known For Acting, Known Credits 41.
[2] Wikipedia: Sam Groom (born 1938) is an American film and television actor.
[3] IMDb: Sam Groom, Actor: Otherworld. Born 13 June 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Known for Otherworld (1985), Police Surgeon (1971) and Another World (1964). Previously married to Suzanne Rogers and Kathleen Marie Sullivan.
Name: Sam Groom.
Profession: American film and television actor.
Birth Date: June 13, 1938.
Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Known Credits: 41.
Known For: Otherworld (1985), Police Surgeon (1971), and Another World (1964).
Marital History: Previously married to Suzanne Rogers and Kathleen Marie Sullivan.
Sam Groom is an American film and television actor. He was born on June 13, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Groom has 41 known credits in his acting career. He is recognized for his work in Otherworld (1985), Police Surgeon (1971), and Another World (1964). His personal history includes previous marriages to Suzanne Rogers and Kathleen Marie Sullivan.
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Career overview
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Source [1]: Sam Groom, Male, Birthday: June 13, 1938, Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio, USA. Known for Acting. Known credits: 41.
Source [2]: Sam Groom (born 1938) is an American film and television actor.
Source [3]: Sam Groom. Actor: Otherworld. Born 13 June 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Known for Otherworld (1985), Police Surgeon (1971) and Another World (1964). Previously married to Suzanne Rogers and Kathleen Marie Sullivan.
Name: Sam Groom.
Profession: American film and television actor.
Birth Date: June 13, 1938.
Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Known Credits: 41.
Notable Works: Otherworld (1985), Police Surgeon (1971), Another World (1964).
Marriages: Suzanne Rogers, Kathleen Marie Sullivan.
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Sam Groom is an American film and television actor. He was born on June 13, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. His professional work includes a total of 41 known credits.
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Throughout his career, Groom has been recognized for his roles in several productions. His notable work includes appearances in Otherworld in 1985, Police Surgeon in 1971, and Another World in 1964.
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Regarding his personal history, Groom was previously married to Suzanne Rogers and Kathleen Marie Sullivan.
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"Sam Groom is an American film and television actor. He was born on June 13, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. His professional work includes a total of 41 known credits.
Throughout his career, Groom has been recognized for his roles in several productions. His notable work includes appearances in Otherworld in 1985, Police Surgeon in 1971, and Another World in 1964.
Regarding his personal history, Groom was previously married to Suzanne Rogers and Kathleen Marie Sullivan."
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
45 titles- New York Undercover (1994) as Walter DeWitt
- Law & Order (1990) as Larry Teasdale
- Law & Order (1990) as Frank Nelson
- Law & Order (1990) as Claymore
- Blacke's Magic (1986)
- Otherworld (1985) as Hal Sterling
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Wes Kenyon
- More Than Murder (1984) as Phillips
- Blood Feud (1983) as John F. Kennedy
- Deadly Eyes (1982) as Paul Harris
- Deadly Games (1982) as Roger Lane
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- The Day the Loving Stopped (1981) as Bryan Forma
- When the Whistle Blows (1980)
- Mrs. Columbo (1979) as Richard
- Hanging by a Thread (1979) as Paul Craig
- Institute for Revenge (1979) as John Schroeder
- Hanging by a Thread (1979) as Paul Craig
- Kaz (1978)
- The Space-Watch Murders (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Brad Collins
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Sharon: Portrait of a Mistress (1977) as Timothy
- Run for the Roses (1977) as Jim
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- Spencer's Pilots (1976)
- Time Travelers (1976) as Dr. Clint Earnshaw
- Territorial Men (1976) as Harrington
- Medical Story (1975) as Ted
- Winner Take All (1975) as Rick Santos
- Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975) as Jed Horn
- Betrayal (1974) as Jay
- Great Performances (1971) as Ben
- Doctor Simon Locke (1971) as Dr. Simon Locke
- Paradise Lost (1971) as Ben Gordon
- The Baby Maker (1970) as Jay Wilcox
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Jerry
- For Pete's Sake (1966)
- Another World (1964)
- Act One (1963) as David Starr
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ben Justin
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lew Harrod
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Groom best known for?
Sam Groom is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including New York Undercover (1994), Basquiat (1996), Basquiat (1996), Basquiat (1996).
When and where was Sam Groom born?
Sam Groom was born on June 13, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Sam Groom have?
Sam Groom has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1994.
What is Sam Groom's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Sam Groom (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: [1] TMDB: Sam Groom, Male, Birthday June 13, 1938 (88 years old), Place of Birth Columbus, Ohio, USA, Known For Acting, Known ...
Sam Groom by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 43
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Jerry — aged about 28
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Wes Kenyon — aged about 46
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) — aged about 38
- New York Undercover (1994) as Walter DeWitt — aged about 56
- Law & Order (1990) as Larry Teasdale — aged about 52
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