
Sam Waterston
American actor
- Age
- 85years old
- Full name
- Samuel Atkinson Waterston
- Born
- 15 November 1940Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 1974–2024
Known for
About Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston is an American actor. They were born on 15 November 1940 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their career spans 21 titles, among them Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) and Miss Sloane (2016).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Sam Waterston is The Great Gatsby (1974); in all, 15 films and 6 TV shows over 50 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), with 353 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 7 titles. The person they have worked with most is Mia Farrow, on 3 films, among them Hannah and Her Sisters and Crimes and Misdemeanors.
Latest work
Full filmography (21)- 2024
- 2022
The Dropout TV
George Shultz, 5 episodes
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Godless TV
Marshal John Cook, 2 episodes
- 2016
- 2015
- 2015–2022
Grace and Frankie TV
Sol Bergstein, 94 episodes
Where to watch Sam Waterston
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2016
- 1986
- 2018
- 1978
- 1974
- 1980
- 2019
- 1995
The best Sam Waterston films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Great Gatsby 1974
- Crimes and Misdemeanors 1989
- Hannah and Her Sisters 1986
- Miss Sloane 2016
- Interiors 1978
Family and relationships
- Children
- Katherine Waterston
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Emmy Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Mia Farrow 3 films together Hannah and Her Sisters, Crimes and Misdemeanors and 1 more
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Woody Allen 3 films together Hannah and Her Sisters, Crimes and Misdemeanors and 1 more
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Charles H. Joffe 3 films together Hannah and Her Sisters, Crimes and Misdemeanors and 1 more
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Joanna Gleason 2 films together Hannah and Her Sisters and Crimes and Misdemeanors
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Glenn Close 2 films together Anesthesia and Le divorce
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Kris Kristofferson 2 films together Heaven's Gate and Welcome Home
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J.T. Walsh 2 films together Hannah and Her Sisters and Nixon
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E.G. Marshall 2 films together Interiors and Nixon
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Robin Bartlett 2 films together Crimes and Misdemeanors and Heaven's Gate
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Edward Herrmann 2 films together The Great Gatsby and Nixon
Questions about Sam Waterston
How old is Sam Waterston?
Sam Waterston is 85 years old: born on 15 November 1940 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Does Sam Waterston have children?
Yes, Sam Waterston has a daughter: Katherine Waterston.
What are the best Sam Waterston films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Sam Waterston films are The Great Gatsby (1974, 8.5), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989, 8.3) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986, 8.0).
How many films and TV shows has Sam Waterston been in?
MovieNCo lists 15 films and 6 TV shows for Sam Waterston, from The Great Gatsby (1974) to The Six Triple Eight (2024).
How many awards has Sam Waterston won?
Sam Waterston has 1 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Emmy Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Sam Waterston's star sign?
Sam Waterston is a Scorpio: born on 15 November.















