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Sam Waterston
Samuel Atkinson Waterston (born November 15, 1940) is an acclaimed American actor with a career that spans across theater, television, and film. Known for his versatile acting skills, he has received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award. His acting career has spanned over five decades in stage and screen, leading to his induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2012 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.
Waterston began his career on the New York stage, impressing audiences with numerous Shakespearean performances. His portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the Broadway play, 'Abe Lincoln in Illinois' earned him a Tony Award nomination. He transitioned successfully to the big screen, earning critical acclaim for roles in 'The Great Gatsby' and 'The Killing Fields', the latter of which led to an Academy Award nomination. Waterston also had notable roles in several Woody Allen films, demonstrating his ability to excel in a variety of genres. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Jack McCoy on the NBC crime series 'Law & Order', a role for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award and several Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations. Waterston's consistent and high-level performances have cemented his place as one of America's most respected actors.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Samuel Atkinson Waterston
Born: Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: November 15, 1940
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1962-present
Children: 4
Spouses: Barbara Rutledge Johns, Lynn Louisa Woodruff
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Awards and Nominations Received by Sam Waterston
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
The Great GatsbyMovies Featuring Sam Waterston
Heaven's Gate
The Killing Fields
On the Basis of Sex
Serial Mom
Anesthesia
Capricorn One
The Man in the Moon
The Six Triple Eight
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
Prohibition
Dean Smith
Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators
The Mayo Clinic
Godless
A House Divided
The Matthew Shepard Story
Night of 100 Stars III
The Civil War
Mindwalk
Hopscotch
Oppenheimer
Sweet William
Dempsey
Warning Sign
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Finnegan Begin Again
The Room Upstairs
Lantern Hill
Welcome Home
Just Between Friends
Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story
Lincoln
September
Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story
Just Between Friends
Lincoln
Much Ado About Nothing
Three
Earth and the American Dream
David’s Mother
Sweet Revenge
The Plastic Dome of Norma Jean
Fitzwilly
The Glass Menagerie
Who Killed Mary Whats’ername?
Cover Me Babe
Friendly Fire
Mahoney’s Last Stand
Shadow Conspiracy
Thomas Jefferson
Rancho Deluxe
The Enemy Within
Miracle at Midnight
Savages
Generation
Eagle’s Wing
The Journey of August King
The Unfinished Journey
Reflections of Murder
In Bad Taste
The Proprietor
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