Sam Waterston Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Sam Waterston is an American actor, voiceover artist, stage actor, producer, and director who is best known for his critically acclaimed performances in several shows and movies like Forrest Bedford in I’ll Fly Away, Sydney Schanberg in The Killing Fields, Jack McCoy in Law & Order, Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby, Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie, and Sol Bergstein in Grace and Frankie.

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Residence

He divides his time between –

• Connecticut, United States
• Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, United States (Summer home)

Manager

Sam Waterston is represented by –

• Industry Entertainment Productions, LLC, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States
• Agence Anne Alvares Correa, Talent Agency, Paris, France

Girlfriend / Spouse

Sam Waterston has dated –

1. Barbara Rutledge-Johns (1963-1975) – They parent a son named James Waterston (b. January 17, 1969) who has established himself as a film, stage, and television actor.
2. Lynn Louisa Woodruff (1975-Present) – He is married to former model Lynn Louisa Woodruff and they have been blessed with 3 children – daughters named (b. March 30, 1977) and (b. March 3, 1980) and a son named Graham Waterston (b. April 29, 1983).

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Has frequently been cast as Abraham Lincoln and other Presidents of the United States
• Deep-set eyes

Brand Endorsements

He has done endorsement work for brands like AT&T, TD Waterhouse, TDAmeritrade, etc.

Sam Waterston Facts

1. His father migrated from Leith, Scotland.
2. He starred as Sydney Schanberg in the 1984 British biographical drama film, The Killing Fields, and his excellent performance got him nominated for the 1985 Academy Award for “Best Actor”.
3. For his portrayal of Forrest Bedford in the television drama series, I’ll Fly Away, Sam Waterston won the 1993 Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor – Television Series Drama”.
4. He shared a friendly bond with the legendary Hong Kong American artist .
5. Sam Waterston was honored with the 2,397th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 7, 2010.
6. He once said, “If I have to be typecast, I’d like it to be Abraham Lincoln.”

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