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Sam Edwards
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Sam Edwards

1915 – 2004 · Macon, Georgia, USA · Active 1937–1981

Sam Edwards, born in 1915, made a significant mark in cult cinema with his roles in The Beatniks (1960) and In Broad Daylight (1971). In The Beatniks, he embodies the spirit of the counterculture movement, playing a character that reflects the era's rebellion against conformity. His extensive career spanned several decades, where he transitioned from television to film, showcasing his adaptability as an actor. Edwards' performances contribute to the unique tapestry of genre cinema, making him a notable figure in the exploration of 1960s and 1970s cult films.

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In Broad Daylight

In Broad Daylight

1971 ★ 8.0
as Cunningham

A newly blind actor discovers his wife is cheating on him with his best friend and hatches a plot to murder her and frame his friend for it.

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Filmography

110 credits
1980s 2 credits
1981
Movie ★ 6.5
1980
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 25 credits
1979
Movie ★ 9.0
1979
The Dukes of Hazzard as Track Steward
TV ★ 7.3
1978
Movie ★ 7.0
1978
Movie
1977
Movie ★ 6.0
1975
TV ★ 7.0
1975
TV ★ 7.1
1974
Hit Lady as Innkeeper
Movie ★ 3.7
1974
Hog Wild as Farmer
Movie ★ 8.0
1974
Little House on the Prairie as Mr. Bill Anderson
TV ★ 7.9
1974
Happy Days as Dr. Abner
TV ★ 7.6
1974
TV ★ 5.3
1974
Kodiak as Barber
TV ★ 6.5
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Set This Town on Fire as Motel Manager
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 6.9
1971
The Deadly Dream as Man Protesting His Innocence
Movie ★ 7.0
1971
Movie ★ 7.5
1971
Movie ★ 5.8
1971
Cannon as Airport Manager
TV ★ 6.7
1971
TV ★ 6.0
1970
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 40 credits
1969
Hello, Dolly! as Laborer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1969
Dragnet as Rodman
Movie ★ 6.0
1969
Then Came Bronson as Will Hudson
TV ★ 5.2
1968
Hawaii Five-O as Johnny Arnett
TV ★ 7.2
1968
TV ★ 6.1
1968
TV ★ 6.2
1968
Adam-12 as Harvey Pollard
TV ★ 7.1
1968
Adam-12 as Elvin Brady
TV ★ 7.1
1968
Adam-12 as Suspect
TV ★ 7.1
1968
Adam-12 as Hal Rosten
TV ★ 7.1
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1967
The Invaders as Thatcher
TV ★ 6.8
1967
Dragnet as Steve Houseman
TV ★ 7.0
1966
TV ★ 6.2
1966
TV ★ 6.5
1966
TV ★ 7.6
1965
TV ★ 7.2
1965
The F.B.I. as Jerry
TV ★ 5.6
1965
TV ★ 6.4
1965
Green Acres as Wally Wilkins
TV ★ 7.2
1964
TV ★ 7.1
1963
Petticoat Junction as Ned Balsam
TV ★ 5.8
1963
Rod Rocket as Rod Rocket (voice)
TV
1963
TV ★ 5.8
1962
Period of Adjustment as Service Station Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1962
The Virginian as Hotel Clerk
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Desk Clerk
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Hank the Hotel Clerk
TV ★ 6.5
1961
TV ★ 9.0
1961
TV ★ 5.7
1961
Hazel as Fred Archibald
TV ★ 6.8
1960
TV ★ 7.6
1960
Klondike as Little Billy Leith
TV ★ 6.6
1960
Thriller as Charles Larrimore
TV ★ 6.7
1960
Full Circle as Deputy
TV ★ 10.0
1960
The Andy Griffith Show as Lester Scobey
TV ★ 7.6
1960
TV ★ 7.6
1960
TV ★ 7.6
1960
The Flintstones as Mailman / Agent / Marv (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
1950s 34 credits
1959
Movie ★ 2.8
1959
Destination Space as Technician (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.7
1959
Black Saddle as Leo Brimsey
TV ★ 6.2
1959
TV ★ 6.7
1958
Movie ★ 6.4
1958
Torpedo Run as Sub Radio Operator
Movie ★ 6.1
1958
TV ★ 6.6
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive as Abel (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1958
TV ★ 6.0
1957
Guns Don't Argue as Fred Barker
Movie ★ 4.7
1957
Perry Mason as Cashier
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Wagon Train as Mr. Forbes
TV ★ 6.6
1957
TV ★ 7.3
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as Deputy Wilt Buford
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1955
Gang Busters as Wayne Long
Movie ★ 5.8
1955
Gunsmoke as Binders
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Cowboy
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Morff
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Stage Driver
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Telegrapher
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Barfly
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Wolfer
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Travis
TV ★ 6.7
1954
Witness to Murder as Tommy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1954
TV ★ 6.2
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 7.0
1951
Movie ★ 5.9
1951
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
TV ★ 6.5
1951
I Love Lucy as Bellboy
TV ★ 7.9
1950
The Sun Sets at Dawn as Reporter, Herald
Movie ★ 6.4
1940s 8 credits
1949
Twelve O'Clock High as Lieutenant Birdwell
Movie ★ 7.1
1948
The Street with No Name as Whitey (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1943
The Little Broadcast as (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Bambi as Adult Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Captain Midnight as Chuck Ramsey
Movie ★ 6.3
1942
Rubber Racketeers as Freddy Dale
Movie ★ 5.5
1941
Hoola Boola as (voice)
Movie ★ 8.3
1940
Movie ★ 6.4
1930s 1 credit
1937
High Hat as Performer
Movie ★ 5.8