Sam Proof
American actor, comedian and online content creator
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Samuel "Sam" Proof (born May 24, 1973) is an American actor, writer and online content creator. He is known for appearing as the character Raz on the television series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and for producing web series and livestream programming.[1][2]
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| Born | May 24, 1973 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor; writer; online content creator |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | samproof |
Early life
Proof was born in New Jersey and raised in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. He attended Lower Merion High School.[3]
Career
Television and film
Proof appeared as Raz in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (season 2).[4]
He has worked on independent films and has performed on stage, including appearances at Upright Citizens Brigade.[5]
Web series and online work
Proof created and produced web series including The SamProof Show and The Path to Publication. He has also hosted livestream and video content focused on pop culture and live-stream production.[6]
In 2009–2010, Proof participated in Ford's Fiesta Movement social-media campaign as one of the campaign's agents.[7]
Proof has co-hosted a weekly livestream show about video and livestreaming with John Lacey.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Ocean Front Property | Cowboy | |
| 2008 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Raz | Principal (season 2) |
| 2007 | The SamProof Show | Various | Web series |
| 2007 | The Path to Publication | Himself | Web series |
| 2007 | Pesto | Nick | Web series |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | I am Muncie | Chewy | UCB |
Awards and recognition
Several of Proof's early web projects received notice within the online video community in the late 2000s. Specific community recognitions and mentions are documented in contemporary blogs and online posts.