Sam Whipple
American actor (1960–2002)
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Sampson E. Whipple (September 25, 1960 – June 3, 2002) was an American actor best remembered for his role as Dr. John Ballard on the TV series Seven Days.
Born
September 25, 1960
Sampson E. Whipple
September 25, 1960
Venice, California, U.S.
DiedJune 3, 2002 (aged 41)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Yearsactive1981–2002
Sam Whipple | |
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| Born | Sampson E. Whipple September 25, 1960 Venice, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 2002 (aged 41) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1981–2002 |
His credits include The Doors, Airheads, This Is Spinal Tap and The Rock. He also appeared in television shows such as Open All Night,[1] The Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld, and Home Improvement.
On June 3, 2002, Whipple died at age 41 after a two-year battle with cancer.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Grad Night | Gary | Film debut |
| 1981-1982 | Open All Night | Terry Hoffmeister | 13 episodes |
| 1982 | Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again | Produce Man | |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap | Recording Engineer | Uncredited |
| 1984 | Buffalo Bill | Karl Shub, Jr. | 2 episodes |
| 1984 | The World of Don Camillo | Gigio | |
| 1984 | Family Ties | Jack Driscoll / Bill | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | Moonlighting | Kathleen's One-night Stand | Episode: "Somewhere Under the Rainbow" |
| 1986 | Blue City | Jailer | |
| 1986 | ALF | Sam | Episode: "On the Road Again" |
| 1987 | Newhart | Sam | Episode: "My Two and Only" |
| 1990 | Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again | Jughead Jones | TV movie |
| 1991 | The Doors | Ed Sullivan's producer | |
| 1991 | The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw | Bert Jeeter | TV movie |
| 1992 | The Larry Sanders Show | Makeup Artist | 5 episodes |
| 1993 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose | Reverend Gandin | Episode: "Musso: A Wedding" |
| 1994 | Space Rangers | Lawson | Episode: "To Be... Or Not to Be" |
| 1994 | Night Driving | Minister | |
| 1994 | Airheads | Personal Manager | |
| 1994 | Grace Under Fire | Lawson | Episode: "Jimmy's Girl" |
| 1994 | The 5 Mrs. Buchanans | Lawson | Episode: "The Incredible Journey" |
| 1995 | Home Improvement | Usher | Episode: "No, No, Godot" |
| 1996 | The Great White Hype | Artie | |
| 1996 | The Rock | Larry Henderson | |
| 1996 | Little Surprises | Joe Jr. | |
| 1996 | Dark Skies | J. Allen Hynek | Episode: "Hostile Convergence" |
| 1997 | Delivery | Mr. Mackintosh | |
| 1998 | Three | Dr. Migollito Vellar | Episode: "The Item" |
| 1998 | NYPD Blue | Willy | Episode: "A Box of Wendy" |
| 1998 | Seinfeld | Phone Guy #1 | Episode: "The Maid" |
| 1998-2000 | Seven Days | Dr. John Ballard | 30 episodes |
| 2001 | Last Ride | Snowboard Rep | |
| 2002 | Special Unit 2 | Wishing Will | Episode: "The Wish" |
| 2003 | Straighten Up America | Jack | Posthumous release (final film role) |
