Sam Lloyd

American actor (1963–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sam Lloyd (November 12, 1963 – April 30, 2020)[1] was an American actor and singer who played lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series Scrubs and the sitcom Cougar Town.

Born(1963-11-12)November 12, 1963
Springfield, Vermont, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2020(2020-04-30) (aged 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
AlmamaterSyracuse University
OccupationsActor, singer
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Sam Lloyd
Lloyd smiling
Lloyd in 2009
Born(1963-11-12)November 12, 1963
Springfield, Vermont, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2020(2020-04-30) (aged 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materSyracuse University
OccupationsActor, singer
Years active1988–2020
Spouse(s)Kristy Willis
Vanessa Lloyd
Children1
RelativesChristopher Lloyd (uncle)
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Early life

Lloyd was born in Springfield, Vermont, on November 12, 1963, the son of Marianna McGuffin and Samuel Lloyd Sr.,[1] an actor.[2] One of five siblings—which included Laurel, Robin, Sandra, and Jackson—he was the nephew of actor Christopher Lloyd.[2]

He attended Syracuse University in the 1980s.[3] There he starred in his friend Paul Perry's student film Fan Mail, which Lloyd described as a "clever, fun, kind of homage to silent films".[4]

Career

Lloyd played lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series Scrubs and the sitcom Cougar Town. He and his uncle Christopher both guest-starred on Malcolm in the Middle: Lloyd as a housing lawyer, and his uncle as Hal's father. The two also guested on The West Wing: Lloyd requesting the White House to release information about UFOs, and his uncle as a constitutional law expert. He also appeared in Desperate Housewives as Albert Goldfine, and in two episodes of Seinfeld as Ricky, a man who is obsessed with TV Guide and develops a crush on Elaine. Aside from acting, Lloyd was an accomplished singer with the a cappella group the Blanks,[3][5] who made many appearances on Scrubs under the name The Worthless Peons (also known as Ted's Band).[6] He also played the bass guitar in a Beatles tribute group called the Butties; although right-handed, he learned to play bass left-handed like Beatles bassist Paul McCartney to maintain authenticity.[7]

Illness and death

In January 2019, Lloyd was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, which was subsequently found to be metastatic lung cancer that had spread to his liver, spine, and jaw.[8][9][10] His wife Vanessa had given birth to their son, Weston, in November 2018[11] He died in Los Angeles on April 30, 2020, at the age of 56.[6][12]

Filmography

Film

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Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Rising Sun1993Rick [13]
Flubber1997Coach Willy Barker [6]
Galaxy Quest1999Neru [6]
Scorcher2002"Fingers" [14][15]
The Mudge Boy2003Ray Blodgett [16]
The Real Old Testament2003Abraham [14]
Advantage Hart2003Gus Blanderskud Short[14]
Spelling Bee2004Dr. Jacobs Short[14]
The Swidge2004Gil Short[14]
Back by Midnight2004Deputy [14]
Cry for Help2005John Short[14]
The Brothers Solomon2007Dr. Spencer [17]
ExTerminators2009Hutt [18]
Super Capers2009Herman Brainard [18]
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Television

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Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Night Court1988–1989Balloon Salesman / Waiter 2 episodes[19]
City1990Lance Armstrong Main role, 13 episodes[14]
Matlock1992Waiter 1 episode[20]
Seinfeld1993–1994Ricky 2 episodes[6][19]
Double Rush1995Barkley Main role, 13 episodes[20]
A Bucket of Blood1995Leonard Television movie[14]
Coach1996Ed 1 episode[13]
Champs1995"Bulldog" 1 episode[14]
Mad About You1997Cousin David 2 episodes[14]
The Drew Carey Show1997Jack 1 episode[14]
3rd Rock from the Sun1997–1998Eddie 2 episodes[21]
Two Guys and a Girl1999Career Counsellor 1 episode[14]
Spin City1998–2000Paleontologist / Walter 2 episodes[22]
The West Wing1999–2002Bob Engler 2 episodes[6][19]
Battery Park2000Roy Galilean / Ray Giddeon 3 episodes[14]
NYPD Blue2000Larry 1 episode[14]
Scrubs2001–2009Ted Buckland Recurring role, 95 episodes[6]
The Nightmare Room2002Mr. Murphy 1 episode[14]
Desperate Housewives2004–2005Dr. Albert Goldfine Recurring role, 8 episodes[6][19]
Malcolm in the Middle2005Jim 1 episode[6]
Numb3rs2009Group Leader 1 episode[23]
Medium2010Danny Watson 1 episode[24]
Cougar Town2011–2012Ted Buckland 3 episodes[6]
The Middle2012–2013Mr. Walker 3 episodes[22]
Modern Family2014–2019Lester / Bobby 2 episodes[6]
Bones2014Donald McKeon 1 episode[22][23]
Shameless2015Buddy Diamond 1 episode[6]
Dr. Ken2016Gary 1 episode[25]
Happy Together2018Gene Johnston 1 episode[26]
American Housewife2019Sam Marks 1 episode[26]
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