Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Samuel Atkinson “Sam” Waterston (born November 15, 1940) is an American actor and occasional producer and director. Among other roles, he is noted for his Academy Award-nominated portrayal of Sydney Schanberg in 1984’s The Killing Fields, and his Golden Globe- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning portrayal of Jack McCoy on the NBC television series Law & Order. He has been nominated for multiple Golden Globe-, Screen Actors Guild-, BAFTA- and Emmy Awards, having starred in over eighty film and television productions during his forty-five year career. Allmovie has characterised Waterston as having “cultivated a loyal following with his quietly charismatic, unfailingly solid performances.”

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Sam Waterston Movies

Discover the best Sam Waterston movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Sam Waterston ranked by year and score.

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Nixon

Nixon (1995)

Drama History
A look at President Richard M. Nixon—a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the self-destructive demands from within—spanning his troubled boyhood in California to...
Score 6.9
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Heaven’s Gate

Heaven’s Gate (1980)

Drama History Western
In 1890s Wyoming, a Harvard-educated lawman watches the frontier collapse under the weight of money and murder. Wealthy cattle barons have compiled a kill list of immigrant settlers too poor...
Score 6.8
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Capricorn One

Capricorn One (1977)

Action Drama Science Fiction
Three astronauts never actually went to Mars. NASA faked the entire mission on a remote desert soundstage, forcing the crew at gunpoint to perform for the cameras while the empty...
Score 6.8

Sam Waterston TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Sam Waterston TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Sam Waterston.

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The Newsroom

The Newsroom (2012)

Drama
Will McAvoy is a cable news anchor who has spent years playing it safe, giving no offense and making no enemies. When a sharp-tongued new executive producer arrives, she pushes...
Score 8.1

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Sam Waterston are Nixon, Heaven’s Gate, and Capricorn One.
How many movies and TV shows has Sam Waterston starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles starring Sam Waterston, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Sam Waterston maintains a strong average user rating of 7.1 out of 10 across all tracked titles.