Acting
Sam Yorty
Born 1908-10-01
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Sam Yorty
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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The Merv Griffin Show
1962
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American Experience
1988
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CHiPs
1977
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Here's Lucy
1968
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
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Conspiracy?
2004
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No Substitute for Victory
1970
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Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys
1985
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The Marilyn Files
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The Marilyn Files
1992
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (10 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Conspiracy? | Self (archive footage) | TV Series | 2004 |
| The Marilyn Files | self | Movie | 1992 | |
 | American Experience | Self (archive footage) | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys | Self | Movie | 1985 |
 | CHiPs | Mayor | TV Series | 1977 |
 | No Substitute for Victory | Self | Movie | 1970 |
 | Here's Lucy | Sam Yorty | TV Series | 1968 |
 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Self (uncredited) | TV Series | 1968 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self | TV Series | 1962 |