Acting
Sam Anderson
Born April 2, 1947 · Wahpeton, North Dakota, USA (age 79)
Sam Anderson (born April 2, 1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his character roles such as Sam Gorpley on Perfect Strangers, Holland Manners on Angel, dentist Bernard Nadler on Lost, Happy Days-loving Doctor Harad who delivered Phoebe's triplets in Friends' 100th episode, and in film, as the principal in Forrest Gump.
Known For
Forrest Gump · 1994Forrest Gump
★ 8.51994
MovieComedyDrama
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
Where the Crawdads Sing · 2022Where the Crawdads Sing
★ 7.52022
MovieDramaMystery
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
Ouija: Origin of Evil · 2016Ouija: Origin of Evil
★ 6.22016
MovieHorror
In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.
Water for Elephants · 2011Water for Elephants
★ 6.92011
MovieDramaRomance
In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.
Dark Angel · 1990Dark Angel
★ 6.11990
MovieActionThriller
Jack Caine is a Houston vice cop who's forgotten the rule book. His self-appointed mission is to stop the drugs trade and the number one supplier Victor Manning. While involved in an undercover operation to entrap Victor Manning, his partner is killed, and a sinister newcomer enters the scene...
La Bamba · 1987La Bamba
★ 7.31987
MovieDramaMusic
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.
The Puppet Masters · 1994The Puppet Masters
★ 5.81994
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
The Midwest USA is invaded by stingray-shaped alien slugs that ride on people's backs and control their minds in order to spread their dominion. Government agency reps Sam Givens, Andrew Nivens, and Mary Sefton must stop the aliens.
Critters 2 · 1988Critters 2
★ 6.21988
MovieComedyHorror
Three bounty hunters from space fly back to the town of Grovers Bend, hoping to save local residents from a new batch of Critter eggs.
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Memoirs of an Invisible Man · 1992Memoirs of an Invisible Man
★ 5.91992
MovieScience FictionComedy
After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.
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