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Sam Scarber
★ Acting

Sam Scarber

Born 1949 · St Louis, Missouri, U.S. · Active 1977–2017

Born in 1949, Sam Scarber made a notable transition from professional football to acting, with his first significant role in Against All Odds (1984). In this film, he contributes to the tension of the narrative, showcasing his ability to adapt from the sports field to the silver screen. Scarber's unique background as a former NFL player adds a layer of authenticity to his performances, particularly in the realm of 1980s cinema, where physicality often played a crucial role in character development.

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Against All Odds

Against All Odds

1984 ★ 5.6
as Assistant Coach

She was a beautiful fugitive. Fleeing from corruption. From power. He was a professional athlete past his prime. Hired to find her, he grew to love her. Love turned to obsession. Obsession turned to murder. And now the price of freedom might be nothing less than their lives.

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Filmography

63 credits
2010s 3 credits
2014
108 Stitches as Coach Hack Jones
Movie ★ 2.7
2014
Cut! as Homeless Man
Movie ★ 4.2
2000s 16 credits
2009
Absolute Evil as Taylor Jones
Movie ★ 5.7
2009
Silent Venom as Captain Rogers
Movie ★ 4.9
2008
Movie ★ 4.7
2006
Dark Heart as Scrawny
Movie ★ 5.0
2006
Movie
2005
Sci-Fi Slaughter as Lt. Pritchard (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.0
2005
Officer Down as Lieutenant Randy Williams
Movie ★ 5.6
2005
TV ★ 7.7
2004
TV ★ 7.9
2003
Movie ★ 4.8
2003
Cold Case as Big Ed Brown (2004)
TV ★ 7.8
2002
Movie ★ 4.7
2002
Shakedown as Agent Taylor
Movie ★ 4.4
2002
Monk as Custodian
TV ★ 8.0
2002
The Shield as Boo Ray
TV ★ 8.2
2001
Soulkeeper as Bartender
Movie ★ 5.1
1990s 15 credits
1998
Shadow of Doubt as Cop #1 at Party
Movie ★ 4.8
1998
V.I.P. as General Ursus
TV ★ 5.3
1996
Eraser as Dock Guard
Movie ★ 6.1
1995
Dead Weekend as General Mills
Movie ★ 3.0
1995
The Takeover as D.E. Moore
Movie ★ 4.0
1995
JAG as Thomas Wilson
TV ★ 7.3
1994
Savage Land as Chris
Movie ★ 5.5
1994
Movie ★ 6.4
1994
ER as Willy Archibald
TV ★ 7.8
1994
ER as Mr. Parnell
TV ★ 7.8
1993
Robot Wars as Lt. Pritchard
Movie ★ 4.1
1992
Renegade as Saunders
TV ★ 6.7
1990
Fear as Radio Detective
Movie ★ 5.7
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210 as Special Agent Cobb
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 27 credits
1989
Shocker as Cooper
Movie ★ 5.6
1989
Dead Bang as Detective Bilson
Movie ★ 6.4
1989
Quantum Leap as Warden Clifton Myers
TV ★ 8.0
1989
Family Matters as Basketball Official
TV ★ 6.8
1989
TV ★ 6.4
1987
Over the Top as Harry Bosco
Movie ★ 6.5
1986
The Morning After as Detective
Movie ★ 6.0
1986
TV ★ 6.6
1986
TV ★ 8.0
1985
Basic Training as SWAT Leader
Movie ★ 3.8
1985
My Man Adam as Emerson Crabbe
Movie ★ 6.8
1985
TV ★ 6.8
1985
MacGyver as Eddie Jackson
TV ★ 7.7
1984
The Outlaws as Bubba
Movie
1984
The Karate Kid as Referee #3
Movie ★ 7.2
1984
Against All Odds as Assistant Coach
Movie ★ 5.7
1984
Concrete Beat as Bus Driver
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
TV ★ 7.4
1983
Movie ★ 6.3
1983
The A-Team as Landers
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Movie ★ 7.0
1982
Cheers as Lewis
TV ★ 7.6
1982
T. J. Hooker as Nichols
TV ★ 6.5
1982
TV ★ 7.5
1981
TV ★ 6.7
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1970s 2 credits
1978
Taxi as The Video Installer
TV ★ 7.3
1977
CHiPs as Franklin
TV ★ 6.9