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Samuel Samuel is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David. He is venera ...

Samson SAMSON (Software for Adaptive Modeling and Simulation Of Nanosystems) is a computer software platform for molecular design being developed bOneAngstromand previously by the NANO-D group at the French Institute for Research in Computer Science an ...

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Samantha Samantha is an English feminine given name in use since the 17th century that is of uncertain derivation. It is now in popular use worldwide due to various popular culture influences. Etymology Some etymologists have suggested Samantha might ...

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Sam Abbas Sam Abbas (Arabic language, Arabic: سام عباس; born 11 November 1993) is an Egyptian Americans, Egyptian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is noted for his artfully composed, poetic, and incident-light tableaus film sty ...

(born 1993), Egyptian film producer and director * Sam Adams (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Adekugbe Samuel Ayomide Adekugbe (born January 16, 1995) is a professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Born in England, he represents the Canada national team. Club career Vancouver Whiteca ...

(born 1995), Canadian soccer player *

Sam Albatros Sam Albatros is a pseudonymous Greek-born author, queer artist and poetry translator. They wear masks and have never shown their face publicly. Early life and education Albatros was born and raised in rural Greece. They hold an MPhil in Psycho ...

, Greek writer *

Sam Allardyce Samuel Allardyce (born 19 October 1954) is an English football manager and former professional player. Allardyce made 578 league and cup appearances in a 21-year career spent mostly in the Football League, as well as brief spells in the North ...

(born 1954), English football manager and player *

Sam Altman Samuel Harris Altman (born April 22, 1985) is an American technology entrepreneur, investor, and the chief executive officer of OpenAI since 2019 (he was Removal of Sam Altman from OpenAI, briefly dismissed and reinstated in November 2023). He ...

(born 1985), American entrepreneur *

Sam Anderson Sam Anderson (born c. 1946/1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his character roles such as Sam Gorpley on '' Perfect Strangers'', Principal Willis DeWitt on '' Growing Pains'', Holland Manners on ''Angel'', dentist Bernard Nadler o ...

(born 1945), American actor *

Sam Arday Sam Arday (2 November 1945 – 12 February 2017) was a Ghanaian football coach who has managed the Ghana national side on two occasions – from 1996 to 1997, and again in 2004. He retired from the police service where his last position was a Sup ...

(1945–2017), Ghanaian football coach * Sammy Arnold (born 1996), English-born, Irish rugby union player

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* Sam Babcock (1901–1970), American football player * Sam Baker (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Balter Samuel Balter Jr. (October 15, 1909 – August 8, 1998) was an American basketball player who won a gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was also a renowned sportscaster. Career Balter wa ...

(1909–1998), American basketball player *

Sam Bankman-Fried Samuel Benjamin Bankman-Fried (born March 5, 1992), commonly known as SBF, is an American entrepreneur who was convicted of fraud and related crimes in November 2023. Bankman-Fried founded the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and was celebrated as a ...

(born 1992), American entrepreneur and suspected fraudster *

Sam Barkas Samuel Barkas (29 December 1909 – 10 December 1989) was an English football player and manager who played at left back for Bradford City and Manchester City. Career Born in Wardley Colliery, England, Barkas had worked in the pits and farm b ...

(1909–1989), English football player and manager *

Sam Barlow (disambiguation) Sam Barlow may refer to: * Sam Barlow (rugby league) (born 1985), rugby league player for Halifax R.L.F.C. * Samuel L. M. Barlow I (1826–1889), American lawyer * Samuel L. M. Barlow II (1892–1982), American composer * Sam Barlow (game desig ...

, multiple people * Sam Bass (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Beal (born 1996), American football player * Sam Beeton (born 1988), British singer-songwriter and musician * Sam Bennett (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Bith (c. 1933–2008), Cambodian guerrilla commander and convicted murderer *

Sam Bohne Samuel Arthur Bohne (''né'' Cohen; October 22, 1896 – May 23, 1977) was an American second baseman, shortstop and third baseman who played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Early life Bohne was born Samuel Arthur Cohen to Louis Coh ...

(1896–1977), American Major League Baseball player *

Sam Born Sam Born (September 10, 1891 – March 23, 1959) was an American businessman and candy maker. Biography Samuel Bernstein was born into a Jewish family in Vinnitsia, Russian Empire (now Vinnytsia in Ukraine). He had been a rabbinical student ...

(1891–1959), American businessman, candy-maker and inventor *

Sam Bottoms Samuel John Bottoms (October 17, 1955 – December 16, 2008) was an American actor and producer. Early life Bottoms was born in Santa Barbara, California in 1955, the third son of James "Bud" Bottoms (a sculptor and art teacher) and Betty ...

(1955–2008), American actor and producer *

Sam Boyd Samuel A. Boyd (April 23, 1910 – January 15, 1993) was an American entrepreneur, casino manager and developer. He was noted for introducing successful marketing, gambling and entertainment innovations into the casino gambling industry, as ...

(1910–1993), American businessman and casino manager and developer *

Sam Bradford Samuel Jacob Bradford (born November 8, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Bradford attended Putnam City North High School, where he starred ...

(born 1987), American football player * Sam Brittleton (1885–1951), English footballer *

Sam Brown (disambiguation) Sam Brown may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Sam Brown (Rastafari) (1925–1998), Jamaican Rastafarian elder and roots reggae singer and poet * Sam Brown (guitarist) (1939–1977), American jazz guitarist with Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band * S ...

, multiple people *

Sam Brownback Samuel Dale Brownback (born September 12, 1956) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat who served as a United States Senate, United States senator from Kansas from 1996 to 2011 and as the List of governors of Kansas, 46th governor of K ...

(born 1956), American politician, governor of Kansas * Sam Brunelli (born 1943), American football player *

Sam Burgess Samuel Burgess (born 14 December 1988) is an English professional rugby league coach who is the head coach of the Warrington Wolves in the Super League, and former professional rugby league footballer who played as a or forward in the 2000s a ...

(born 1988), English Rugby League player *

Sam Bush Charles Samuel Bush (born April 13, 1952) is an American mandolinist who is considered an originator of progressive bluegrass music. In 2020, he was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a member of New Grass Revival. ...

(born 1952), American bluegrass mandolin player *

Sam Buttrey Samuel Edward Buttrey (born August 19, 1961) is a podcaster, and retired Associate Professor of Operations Research at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He is best known for multiple appearances on the game show ''Jeopa ...

(born 1961), American game-show contestant and podcaster

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Sam Carey "Laughing" Sam Carey, possibly also Laughing Dick Carey, was one of the least known American Old West outlaws who was a member of the loosely knit Hole in the Wall Gang during the latter part of the 19th century. Both of the above names are listed ...

(disappeared 1903), American fugitive * Sam Carlson (born 1998), American baseball player * Sam Carter (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Cassell Samuel James Cassell Sr. (born November 18, 1969) is an American professional basketball coach and former point guard who serves as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Drafted 24th overall in th ...

(born 1969), American basketball player and assistant coach *

Sam Chisholm Samuel Hewlings Chisholm AO (8 October 1939 – 9 July 2018) was a New Zealand-born Australian media executive who was a significant figure in the Australian media. Career Chisholm attended King's College, Auckland. Chisholm had been ...

(1939–2018), New Zealand-born media executive *

Sam Clark Samuel James Clark (born 18 October 1987) is an Australian actor, singer-songwriter, best known for his role as Ringo Brown on the Australian soap opera, ''Neighbours'' and Leo in the Fox/Paramount live musical television special '' Grease: Live ...

(born 1987), Australian actor, singer and songwriter *

Sam Clay Samuel Thomas Hunter Clay (born June 21, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals and New York Mets. The Minnesota Twins selected ...

(born 1993), American baseball player *

Sam Clemons Samuel Clemons (born October 10, 1978) is an American former professional football quarterback who played one season in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Georgia Force and New York Dragons. He first enrolled at University of California, Be ...

(born 1978), American football player * Sam Cogan (born 1997), Canadian ice hockey player for

PWHL Toronto The Toronto Sceptres are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto that competes in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). They are one of the six charter franchises of the league. The team plays its home games at Coca-Cola Coliseu ...

Sam Collier Samuel Carnes Collier (May 14, 1912 – September 23, 1950) was an American advertising entrepreneur and auto racer. He made his fortune in streetcar advertising. Family Collier was the son of Barron Gift Collier and Juliet Gordon Carnes, the ...

(1912–1950), American advertising entrepreneur * Sam Collins (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Concepcion Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino people, Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ (media personality), VJ and host. in April 2006 Concepcion won the Big Division in the first season of ''Little Big Star''. Conce ...

(born 1992), Filipino singer *

Sam Cooke Samuel Cooke (; January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul music, soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distin ...

(1931–1964), American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur *

Sam Coonrod Samuel Timothy Coonrod (born September 22, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia P ...

(born 1992), American baseball player * Sam Cooper (American football) (1909–1998), American football player *

Sam Coslow Sam Coslow (December 27, 1902 – April 2, 1982) was an American songwriter, singer, film producer, publisher and market analyst. Coslow was born in New York City. He began writing songs as a teenager. He contributed songs to Broadway revues, ...

(1902–1982), American songwriter, singer and film producer *

Sam Cosmi Samuel Cosmi (born February 16, 1999) is an American professional football guard for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and was drafted by Washington in the second r ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Sam Crawford Samuel Earl Crawford (April 18, 1880 – June 15, 1968), nicknamed "Wahoo Sam", was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Crawford batted and threw left-handed, stood tall and weighed . Born in Wahoo, Nebraska, he had a sh ...

(1880–1968), American baseball player *

Sam Cunningham Samuel Lewis Cunningham Jr (August 15, 1950 – September 7, 2021), nicknamed "Bam", was an American professional football player who was a fullback for 10 seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played ...

(1950–2021), American football player

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Sam Daly Samuel Pierce Daly (born March 24, 1984) is an American actor. He is the son of actor Tim Daly and actress Amy Van Nostrand, and grandson of actor James Daly. His aunt is actress Tyne Daly. Daly attended Moses Brown School where he started to s ...

(born 1984), American actor *

Sam Darnold Sam Richard Darnold (born June 5, 1997) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans football, USC Trojans, winn ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Sam Dastyari Sam Dastyari (born 28 July 1983) is an Australian former politician, who from 2013 to 2018 represented New South Wales in the Australian Senate as a member of the Australian Labor Party. Dastyari was previously General Secretary of the New South ...

(born 1983), Iranian-born Australian Senator representing New South Wales *

Sam Davies (disambiguation) Sam Davies may refer to: *Sam Davies (cricketer) (born 1992), Welsh cricketer *Sam Davies (footballer, born 1894) (1894–1972), Welsh footballer *Sam Davies (footballer, born 1870) (1870–1913), English footballer *Sam Davies (rugby union) (born ...

, multiple people *

Sam Davis Sam Davis (October 6, 1842 – November 27, 1863) was a Confederate soldier executed by Union forces in Pulaski, Tennessee as a spy, during the American Civil War. He is popularly known as the ''Boy Hero of the Confederacy'', although he was 21 ...

(1842–1863), Confederate soldier and spy *

Sammy Davis Jr. Samuel George Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American singer, actor, comedian, dancer, and musician. At age two, Davis began his career in Vaudeville with his father Sammy Davis Sr. and the Will Mastin Trio, which t ...

(1925-1990), American singer, actor, comedian and dancer * Sam Day (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam De Grasse Samuel Alfred De Grasse (June 12, 1875 – November 29, 1953) was a Canadian actor. He was the uncle of cinematographer Robert De Grasse. Biography Samuel Alfred De Grasse was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick to Lange De Grasse and Helene ( Com ...

(1875–1953), Canadian actor * Sam Delaplane (born 1995), American baseball pitcher *

Sam Demel Samuel Vincent Demel (born October 23, 1985) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2010 to 2012. Career College Demel attended Texas Christian University, where he was a member of ...

(born 1985), American baseball pitcher *

Sam Denby Samuel Robert Denby (born March 17, 1998) is an American YouTuber who created the edutainment YouTube channels Wendover Productions and Half as Interesting, and the travel competition show '' Jet Lag: The Game,'' alongside other projects. Acros ...

(born 1998), American YouTuber *

Sam Donaldson Samuel Andrew Donaldson Jr. (born March 11, 1934) is a retired television reporter, and also news anchor. He broadcast with ABC News from 1967 to 2009. He was well known as the White House Correspondent (1977–1989 and 1998–99) with a boomin ...

(born 1934), American reporter and news anchor *

Sam Duncan Sam Duncan is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Milltownpass and at senior level for the Westmeath county team. He plays primarily as a defender, but he has also played in midfield and as a corner-forward. He was a member of the team that defe ...

, Westmeath Gaelic footballer * Sam Dunell (born 1990), Australian rules football player

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Sam Ehlinger Samuel George Ehlinger ( ; born September 30, 1998) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns football, Tex ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Sam Elliott Samuel Pack Elliott (born August 9, 1944) is an American actor. With a career spanning over five decades of film and television, he is recognized for his deep sonorous voice. Elliott has received various accolades, including a Screen Actors ...

(born 1944), American actor *

Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen Ermolenko (born November 23, 1960 Maywood, California) is a former motorcycle speedway rider. During his career he was known as Sam Ermolenko. In 1993, he won the Speedway World Championship. Career Early career After originally ...

(born 1960), American speedway rider *

Sam Ervin Samuel James Ervin Jr. (September 27, 1896April 23, 1985) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1954 to 1974. A Southern Democrat, he liked to call himself a " country lawyer", and often told humorous ...

(1896–1985), American politician *

Sam Eyde Samuel Eyde (29 October 1866 – 21 June 1940) was a Norwegian engineer and industrialist. He was the founder of both Norsk Hydro and Elkem. Personal life Eyde was born in Arendal in Aust-Agder, Norway. He was a son of ship-owner Samuel Eyde ( ...

(1866–1940), Norwegian engineer and industrialist

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* Sam Faber (born 1987), American ice hockey player *

Sam Farr Samuel Sharon Farr (born July 4, 1941) is an American politician who was the United States House of Representatives, U.S. representative for California's 17th congressional district, California's 17th (1993–2013) and California's 20th congre ...

(born 1941), American politician from California *

Sam Fatu Samuel Larry Fatu (born October 11, 1965) is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation under the ring names The Tonga Kid and Tama and with World Championship Wrestling a ...

(born 1965), American professional wrestler *

Sam Feldt Sammy Boeddha Renders (born 1 August 1993), known professionally as Sam Feldt, is a Dutch DJ, record producer and entrepreneur. Career Musical career In 2015, he released a remake of Robin S.' " Show Me Love". The track was released by Spin ...

(born 1993), Dutch DJ and music producer * Sam Peter Christopher Fernando (1909-after 1962), Sri Lankan Sinhala lawyer, diplomat, and politician * Sam Fisher (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Fletcher (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Francis Samuel Lewis Francis (June 25, 1923 – November 4, 1994) was an American painter and printmaker. Early life Sam Francis was born in San Mateo, California,

(1923–1994), American painter and printmaker * Sam Franklin (American football) (born 1996), American football player *

Sam Fuld Samuel Babson Fuld (born November 20, 1981) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current executive for the Philadelphia Phillies organization of Major League Baseball (MLB), where he most recently served as the team's gener ...

(born 1981), American major league baseball outfielder and general manager

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Sam Gagner Sam William Gagner (born August 10, 1989) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vanco ...

(born 1989), Canadian ice hockey centre * Sam George (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Giammalva Sam Giammalva Sr. (born August 1, 1934), is an American former professional tennis player in the mid-20th century. Giammalva played for the United States Davis Cup team, earning a 7–3 record in match play between 1956 and 1958. He was on the ...

(born 1934), American tennis player *

Sam Giancana Salvatore "Mooney" Giancana ( ; born Gilormo Giangana, ; May 24, 1908 – June 19, 1975) was an American mobster who was boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1957 to 1966. Giancana was born in Chicago to Italian immigrant parents. He joined the 42 ...

(1908–1975), Italian-American mobster, boss of the

Chicago Outfit The Chicago Outfit, also known as the Outfit, the Chicago Mafia, the Chicago Mob, the Chicago crime family, the South Side Gang or the Organization, is an Italian Americans, Italian American American Mafia, Mafia crime family based in Chicago, I ...

* Sam Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Samuel Goldwyn Samuel Goldwyn (; born Szmuel Gelbfisz; ; July 1879 (most likely; claimed to be August 27, 1882) January 31, 1974), also known as Samuel Goldfish, was a Polish-born American film producer and pioneer in the American film industry, who produce ...

(1882–1974), Polish-American film producer

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Sam Haggerty Samuel Onofrio Haggerty (born May 26, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners ...

(born 1994), American baseball player *

Sam Hanks Samuel Dwight Hanks (July 13, 1914 – June 27, 1994) was an American racing driver who won the 1957 Indianapolis 500. He was a barnstorming (sports), barnstormer, and raced Midget car racing, midget and American Championship car racing, Champion ...

(1914–1994), American racecar driver * Sam Harding (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Harris Samuel Benjamin Harris (born April 9, 1967) is an American philosopher, neuroscientist, author, and podcast host. His work touches on a range of topics, including rationality, religion, ethics, free will, determinism, neuroscience, meditation ...

(born 1967), American author, neuroscientist and philosopher * Sam Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Hartman Samuel Hartman (born July 29, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons of college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, setting sever ...

(born 1999), American football player * Sam Hentges (born 1996), American baseball player * Sam Hentges (ice hockey) (born 1999), American ice hockey player *

Sam Heughan Sam Roland Heughan (; born 30 April 1980) is a Scottish actor, producer, author, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his starring role as Jamie Fraser in the Starz drama series '' Outlander'' (2014–present) for which he has won the People ...

(born 1980), Scottish actor * Sam Hill (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Hilliard Samuel Beauman Hilliard (born February 21, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Colorado Rockies organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves. Amateur career Hilliard attend ...

(born 1994), American baseball player * Sam Holmes (sailor), American sailor and YouTuber *

Sam Hornish Jr. Samuel Jon Hornish Jr. (born July 2, 1979) is an American semi-retired professional auto racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 22 Ford Mustang for Team Penske in 2017. Hornish began his top-ti ...

(born 1979), American stock car racing driver *

Sam Houser Samuel Houser (born November 1971) is an English video game producer. He is a co-founder and the current president of Rockstar Games, and is one of the creative driving forces behind the ''Grand Theft Auto'' franchise, having been its producer ...

(born 1971), English-American video game producer and developer *

Sam Houston Samuel Houston (, ; March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and was one of the first two indi ...

(1793–1863), American politician and soldier *

Sam Howard Sam James Howard (born March 5, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Amateur career Howard attended Cartersville High ...

(born 1993), American baseball player *

Sam Howell Samuel Duke Howell (born September 16, 2000) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels footba ...

(born 2000), American football player *

Sam Huard Sam Huard (born June 17, 2002) is an American football quarterback for the USC Trojans. He has previously played for the Washington Huskies, the Cal Poly Mustangs and the Utah Utes. Early life and high school Huard grew up in Bellevue, Washingto ...

(born 2002), American football player *

Sam Hubbard Sam Hubbard (born June 29, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for his entire seven-year career with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the O ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Sam Huff Robert Lee "Sam" Huff (October 4, 1934 – November 13, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. He played college footba ...

(1934–2021), American football player *

Sam Huff (baseball) Samuel Nicholas Huff (born January 14, 1998) is an American professional baseball catcher in the San Francisco Giants organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers. He made his MLB debut in 2020. A ...

(born 1998), American baseball player *

Sam Hui Samuel Hui Koon-kit (born 6 September 1948), is a Hong Kong musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He is credited with popularising Cantopop both via the infusion of Western-style music and his usage of vernacular Cantonese rather than written ver ...

(born 1948), Hong Kong musician, singer, songwriter and actor *

Sam Hunt Sam Lowry Hunt (born December 8, 1984) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Born in Cedartown, Georgia, Hunt played American football, football in his high school and college years and once attempted to pursue a professional sport ...

(born 1984), American singer and songwriter

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Sam Iorio Sam Iorio (; born August 31, 1998) is an American-Israeli professional basketball player. He currently plays forward for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl (, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is a professional basketball league in Israel and the highest level of basketball in the country. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL ...

Sam Irwin-Hill Sam Irwin-Hill (born 10 October 1990) is an Australian former American football punter. He played college football at the University of Arkansas. Early life Irwin-Hill, attended high school at Bendigo, Australia, where he practiced Austral ...

(born 1990), American football player

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* Sam Jackson (footballer) (born 1998), Liberian footballer *

Sam Jaffe Shalom "Sam" Jaffe (March 10, 1891 – March 24, 1984) was an American actor, teacher, musician, and engineer. In 1951, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in '' The Asphalt Jungle'' (1950). He al ...

(1891–1984), American actor, teacher and engineer *

Sam Jaffe (producer) Sam Jaffe (May 21, 1901 – January 10, 2000) was, at different points in his career in the motion picture industry, an agent, a producer, and a studio executive. Biography Jaffe was born in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the so ...

(1901–2000), American film producer, agent and studio executive *

Sam Johnson Samuel Robert Johnson (October 11, 1930 – May 27, 2020) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for in Congress from 1991 to 2019. He was a member of the Republican Party. In October and November 2015, he was the act ...

(1930–2020), American politician and U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot *

Sam Johnstone Samuel Luke Johnstone (born 25 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers and the England national team. A product of the Manchester United academy, Johnstone spent ...

(born 1993), English footballer * Sam E. Jonah (born 1949), Ghanaian businessman * Sam Jones (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Sam Kamara (born 1997), American football player *

Sam Kasiano Sam Kasiano (born 21 September 1990) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Mackay & District Rugby League, Souths Sharks in the Mackay & District Rugby League; he is player-coach. He is both a New Zealand national ru ...

(born 1990), New Zealand Rugby League player *

Sam Katz Samuel Michael Katz (born August 20, 1951) is a Canadian businessman and former politician who was the 42nd mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba from 2004 to 2014. He is the owner of the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association, as well as the ...

(born 1951), Canadian politician, mayor of Winnipeg *

Sam Katzman Sam Katzman (July 7, 1901 – August 4, 1973) was an American film producer and director. Katzman's specialty was producing low-budget genre films, including serials, which had disproportionately high returns for the studios and his financi ...

(1901–1973), American film producer and director *

Sam Keith Samuel Keith (September 14, 1921 — March 28, 2003) was an American writer and educator. His most notable work was the 1973 best seller '' One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey'', in which he edited and expanded on the journals of his friend ...

(1921–2003), American author *

Sam Kendricks Samuel Hathorn Kendricks (born September 7, 1992) is an American pole vaulter. He is a three-time indoor and six-time outdoor national champion (2014–2019), the Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's pole vault, 2016 Olympics bronze a ...

(born 1992), American track and field athlete * Sam Kennedy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Kerr Samantha May Kerr (born 10 September 1993) is an Australian professional Association football, soccer player who plays as a striker (association football), striker for Women's Super League club Chelsea F.C. Women, Chelsea, and the Australia ...

(born 1993), Australian football player *

(born 1999), Scottish football player *

Sam Khan Ilkhani Zafaranlu Sam Khan Ilkhani Zafaranlu (; died 1866/67) was the leader of the Kurdish Zafaranlu tribe and ruler of the town of Quchan in the eastern Iranian province of Khorasan from 1833 until his death. He was the son and successor of Reza Qoli Khan Zafaran ...

(died 1866/67), leader of the

Kurdish Kurdish may refer to: *Kurds or Kurdish people *Kurdish language ** Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji) **Central Kurdish (Sorani) **Southern Kurdish ** Laki Kurdish *Kurdish alphabets *Kurdistan, the land of the Kurdish people which includes: **Southern ...

Zafaranlu tribe and ruler of the town of

Quchan Quchan (; ) is a city in the Central District of Quchan County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is approximately 97 km south of the border city of Ashgabat, capital city of ...

Sam Kieth Sam Kieth (born January 11, 1963) is an American comics artist and writer, best known as the creator of ''The Maxx'' and '' Zero Girl''. Career Comics Kieth's first published work was "a story in the back of a Comico comic" when he was "about ...

(born 1963), American comic book writer and illustrator *

Sam Kinison Samuel Burl Kinison ( ; December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. A former Pentecostal preacher, he performed stand-up routines that were characterized by intense sudden tirades, punctuated with his distin ...

(1953–1992), American stand-up comedian and actor * Sam Knox (1910–1981), American football player * Sam Kong, Hawaiian politician *

Sam Koch Samuel David Koch ( ; born August 13, 1982) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 16-year career as a punter for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the ...

(born 1982), American football punter

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Sam Landry Samantha Landry (born March 5, 2003) is an American professional softball pitcher for the Volts of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). She previously played for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and the Oklahoma Sooners. High school career ...

(born 2003), American softball player *

Sam Lanin Samuel Charles Lanin (September 4, 1891 – May 5, 1977) was an American jazz bandleader. Lanin's brothers, Howard and Lester, were also bandleaders, and all of them had sustained careers in music. Lanin was one of ten children born to Benjamin ...

(1891–1977), American jazz bandleader * Sam LaPorta (born 2001), American football player * Sam Leach (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Lee (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Little (golfer) Sam Little (born 31 August 1975) is an English professional golfer and sports agent. He won five times on the Challenge Tour. Early and personal life Little was born in London, England, and is Jewish and has been a member of Hendon Reform Synago ...

(born 1975), English professional golfer *

Sam Lloyd Sam Lloyd (November 12, 1963 – April 30, 2020) was an American actor and singer who played lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series '' Scrubs'' and the sitcom '' Cougar Town''. Early life Lloyd was born in Springfield, Vermont, ...

(1963–2020), American character actor and musician * Sam Long (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam LoPresti Samuel Leo LoPresti (January 30, 1917 – December 11, 1984) was an American ice hockey goaltender. He played senior and professional hockey between 1937 and 1951, including two seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Chicago Black H ...

(1917–1984), American ice hockey goaltender * Sam Low (born 1970), American businessman and member of the Washington State House of Representatives *

Sam Loxton Samuel John Everett Loxton (29 March 19213 December 2011) was an Australian cricketer, footballer and politician. Among these three pursuits, his greatest achievements were attained on the cricket field; he played in 12 Tests for Australia fr ...

(1921–2011), Australian cricketer, footballer and politician

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Sam Mac Sam "Sam Mac" McMillan is an Australian television host, weather presenter, and entertainer. He was a 2019 Gold Logie Nominee and is currently the weather presenter on Seven Network's breakfast show ''Sunrise''. Career TV In 2010, Sam beca ...

, Australian radio and television personality *

Sam Macaroni Samuel Maccarone (March 14, 1975 – March 13, 2025), better known as Sam Macaroni, was an American actor, film director and writer who wrote, directed and stars in '' National Lampoon's TV: The Movie''. In the film, he plays Jeffrey Sutton, Di ...

(born 1975), American actor, film director, and writer *

Sam Maceo Salvatore V. "Sam" Maceo (; March 1, 1894 – April 16, 1951) was an American business entrepreneur, power broker and racketeer in Galveston, Texas, who controlled both the government and organized crime in the city for almost 30 years. During ...

(1894–1951), Sicilian-American businessman and organized crime boss *

Sam Mackinnon Samuel Mackinnon (born 25 August 1976) is an Australian basketball coach and former player. He played in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1994 and 2010, where he won two NBL championships (1996 and 2007) and was named the NBL Most ...

, Australian basketball player *

Sam Manekshaw Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw (3 April 1914 – 27 June 2008), also known as Sam Bahadur ("the Brave") was an Indian Army general officer who was the Chief of the Army Staff (India), Chief of the army staff during the Banglade ...

(1914–2008), Field Marshal of the Indian Army *

Sam Mangubat Samuel Marbella Mangubat (born 21 December 1990), better known as Sam Mangubat, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He gained significant popularity when he participated in the first season of '' Tawag ng Tanghalan'' of the noontime televisio ...

(born 1990), Filipino singer * Sam Manning (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Match Samuel Match (January 3, 1923 – January 23, 2010) was an American tennis player. He was born in Los Angeles, California. Match was ranked among the top ten amateur players in the United States in 1948, 1949, and 1950 in both singles and doubl ...

(1923–2010), American tennis player *

Sam Mayes Sam Mayes (born 20 May 1994) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the and the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). AFL career Mayes made his AFL debut for Brisbane in the Round 3 match again ...

(born 1994), Australian rules footballer * Sam McCullum (born 1952), American football player *

Sam McDowell Samuel Edward Thomas McDowell (born September 21, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher from 1961 to 1975, most notably for the Cleveland Indians. A six-time All-Star, ...

(born 1943), American baseball pitcher * Sam McIntosh (born 1990), Australian parathlete * Sam McKendry (born 1989), New Zealand Rugby League player *

Sam Mele Sabath Anthony "Sam" Mele (January 21, 1922 – May 1, 2017) was an American right fielder, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. As a manager, he led the Minnesota Twins to their first American League championship in . Early l ...

(1922–2017), American baseball right fielder, manager, coach and scout *

Sam Mendes Sir Samuel Alexander Mendes (born 1 August 1965) is a British film and stage director, producer, and screenwriter. In 2000, Mendes was appointed a CBE for his services to drama, and he was Knight Bachelor, knighted in the 2020 New Year Honours ...

(born 1965), English stage and film director *

Sam Mewis Samantha June Mewis (born October 9, 1992) is an American former professional association football, soccer player who played as a midfielder. Mewis is the editor-in-chief and podcast host of ''The Women's Game'' from ''Men in Blazers''. Raised i ...

(born 1992), American soccer player *

Sam Milby Samuel Lloyd Milby (born May 23, 1984) is a Filipino actor, model and musician. He came to prominence after joining the first edition of '' Pinoy Big Brother''. Biography Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio, USA to parent ...

(born 1984), Filipino-American actor and singer * Sam Mirza (1517–1566/67),

Safavid The Guarded Domains of Iran, commonly called Safavid Iran, Safavid Persia or the Safavid Empire, was one of the largest and longest-lasting Iranian empires. It was ruled from 1501 to 1736 by the Safavid dynasty. It is often considered the begi ...

prince and poet in 16th-century

Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ...

* Sam Mitchell (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Moa (born 1986), Tongan-New Zealand Rugby League player *

Sam Moll Samuel John Moll (born January 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Colorado Rockies selected Moll in the third round of the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 201 ...

(born 1992), American baseball player *

Sam Montgomery Sidney Sammual Montgomery (born May 25, 1990) is an American former professional football defensive end. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he earne ...

(born 1990), American football player *

Sam Moran Samuel Alexander Moran (born 4 April 1978) is an Australian entertainer best known for having been a member of the children's band the Wiggles from 2006 to 2012. Early life Moran was born on April 4, 1978, in Sydney, New South Wales, and he wa ...

(born 1978), Australian entertainer *

Sam Moskowitz Sam Moskowitz (June 30, 1920 – April 15, 1997) was an American writer, critic, and historian of science fiction. Biography As a child, Moskowitz greatly enjoyed reading science fiction pulp magazines. As a teenager, he organized a branch of ...

(1920–1997), American science fiction writer, critic, and historian *

Sam Mustipher Sam Mustipher (born August 13, 1996) is an American professional football center for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was signed by the Chicago Bears as ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Sam Myhrman Major General Sam Oskar Myhrman (26 December 1912 – 3 February 1965) was a Swedish Air Force officer. His senior commands include the post of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, head of the Swedish National Defence College and head of the Quar ...

(1912–1965), Swedish Air Force major general * Sam Mvimbi (born 1999), South African field hockey player

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Sam Nakagama Sam Isamu Nakagama (1925–2006) was a Japanese-American businessman, economist, and financial advisor. He founded Wall Street’s Nakagama Wallace, Inc. Nakagama also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Biography Nakagama was a first ge ...

, Japanese businessman and economist *

Sam Neill Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill (born 14 September 1947) is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile acto ...

(born 1947), New Zealand actor *

Sam Newfield Sam Newfield, born Samuel Neufeld (December 6, 1899 – November 10, 1964), also known as Sherman Scott or Peter Stewart, was an American Film director, director, one of the most prolific in American film history—he is credited with directin ...

(1899–1964), American film director *

Sam Newman John Noel William "Sam" Newman (born 22 December 1945) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). A talented and athletic player who served his apprenticeship unde ...

(born 1945), Australian rules football player and television personality *

Sam Nixon Samuel Nixon (born 21 March 1986) is an English singer and television presenter. He came third on the '' Pop Idol'' television series in 2003 and is now one half of the duo Sam & Mark, with the other being fellow ''Pop Idol'' contestant Mar ...

(born 1986), English singer and television presenter *

Sam Nogajski Samuel J Nogajski (born 1 January 1979) is an Australian cricket umpire. He stood as an umpire in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy in India. Career Until 2012, Nogajski was a maths teacher at The Hutchins School. In 2012, he became part of the Nat ...

(born 1979), Australian cricket umpire * Sam Nordquist (died 2024), American murder victim *

Sam Nunn Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr. (born September 8, 1938) is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Georgia (1972–1997) as a member of the Democratic Party. After leaving Congress, Nunn co-founded the Nuclear Threat Initi ...

(born 1938), American lawyer and politician from Georgia

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* Sam Okuayinonu (born 1998), Liberian-American football player *

Sam Okyere Samuel Nana Kwesi Okyere Jan Tuiniboa Coduia Dalco (born 21 April 1991) is a Ghanaian television personality active in South Korea and Ghana. Early life He was accepted into the Korean Government Scholarship Program in 2009 and moved to Korea t ...

(born 1991), Ghanaian television personality

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Sam Paulescu Samuel Paulescu (; born April 18, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He played co ...

(born 1984), American football punter * Sam Pease, English-born New Zealand author, television presenter, journalist and television host *

Sam Peckinpah David Samuel Peckinpah (; February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American film director and screenwriter. His 1969 Western epic '' The Wild Bunch'' received two Academy Award nominations and was ranked No. 80 on the American Film Instit ...

(1925–1984), American filmmaker and screenwriter *

Sam Perrett Sam Perrett (born 14 May 1985), also known by the nickname of "Pez"' or "Sammy", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. A representative for New Zealand at international level, he was a versatile back who was capable of p ...

(born 1985), New Zealand Rugby League player *

Sam Perrin Sam Perrin (August 15, 1901 – January 8, 1998) was an American screenwriter. Perrin was born to a Jewish Jews (, , ), or the Jewish people, are an ethnoreligious group and nation, originating from the Israelites of History of ancien ...

(1901–1998), American Emmy Award-winning screenwriter *

Sam Phillips Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003) was an American disc jockey, songwriter and record producer. He was the founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where he produced recordings by Elvis Presley, R ...

(1923–2003), American record producer *

Sam Pollock Samuel Patterson Smyth Pollock, OC, CQ (December 15, 1925 – August 15, 2007) was a Canadian sports executive who was general manager of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens for 14 years during which they won 9 Stanley Cups. Polloc ...

(1925–2007), Canadian sports executive *

Sam Posey Samuel Felton Posey (born May 26, 1944) is an American former racing driver and sports broadcast journalist. Early life and driving career Posey's father, Lt. (j.g.) Samuel Felton Posey, was killed in the Battle of Okinawa when a kamikaze struck ...

(born 1944), American racecar driver and sports broadcast journalist *

Sam Prekop Sam Prekop (born October 18, 1964) is an American musician in the band The Sea and Cake. He also has released five solo albums. Early life Prekop was born in London, but grew up in Chicago. He studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. Career ...

(born 1964), American rock/pop musician *

Sam Presti Samuel Presti (born November, 1976) is an American basketball executive who is currently the executive vice president and general manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has held the position since 20 ...

(born 1977), general manager of the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder since 2007 * Sam C. Pointer Jr. (1934–2008), American attorney and federal judge

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Sam Qualiana Samuel Joseph Qualiana (born April 10, 1986) is an American filmmaker and actor who has been involved in many low-budget horror film productions, most notably the 2012 film '' Snow Shark''. Life and career Qualiana was born in Worcester, Massac ...

(born 1986), American filmmaker and actor *

Sam Querrey Samuel Austin Querrey ( ; born October 7, 1987) is an American professional pickleball player and former tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11 achieved on February 26, 2018, and won ten ATP singles titles. Known ...

(born 1987), American tennis player

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Sam Raben Sam Raben (born May 11, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender. He won a gold medal with Team USA in the 2017 Maccabiah Games in Israel. Before turning pro, he played two seasons in the Premier Development League with ...

(born 1997), American soccer player *

Sam Raimi Samuel M. Raimi ( ; born October 23, 1959) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the first three films in the ''Evil Dead'' franchise (1981–present) and the ''Spider-Man'' trilogy (2002–2007). He also directed the super ...

(born 1959), American film director, producer, actor and writer *

Sam Rayburn Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (January 6, 1882 – November 16, 1961) was an American politician who served as the 43rd speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He was a three-time House speaker, former House majority leader, two-time ...

(1882–1961), American politician from Texas *

Sam Register Sam Register (born 1969) is an American film and television producer and businessman. He is currently the president of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. Career Formerly Vice President of Cartoon N ...

(born 1969), American television producer and businessman *

Sam Rice Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice (February 20, 1890 – October 13, 1974) was an American pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Although Rice made his debut as a relief pitcher, he is best known as an outfielder. Playing for the Washington Sen ...

(1890–1974), American baseball pitcher and right fielder *

Sam Riegel Samuel Brent Oscar Riegel (born October 9, 1976) is an American voice actor. He is best known for his voice roles as Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Donatello in the 2003 ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series), Teenage Mutant ...

(born 1976), American voice actor, writer and director *

Sam Rivers (jazz musician) Samuel Carthorne Rivers (September 25, 1923 – December 26, 2011) was an American jazz musician and composer. Though most famously a tenor saxophonist, he also performed on soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, harmonica, piano and viola. Ac ...

(1923–2011), American jazz musician and composer *

Sam Robards Sam Prideaux Robards (born December 16, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known for his film roles in '' American Beauty'' (1999) and '' A.I. Artificial Intelligence'' (2001). For his performance in the Broadway production of '' The Man Who ...

(born 1961), American actor * Sam Roberts (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Robertson Samuel Robertson (born 11 October 1985) is a Scottish actor and model from Dundee, Scotland. He is best known for portraying Adam Barlow in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', and Flynn in the E4 comedy-drama series '' Beaver Falls' ...

(born 1985), Scottish actor *

Sam Rockwell Sam Rockwell (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for playing troubled police officer Jason Dixon in ''Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'' (2017). He was nominated i ...

(born 1968), American actor * Sam Roddick (born 1971), British entrepreneur, founder of ''Coco de Mer'' * Sam Rogers (fullback) (born 1995), American football player * Sam Rosen (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Rothschild (1899–1987), Canadian ice hockey player *

Sam Russell (disambiguation) Sam Russell may refer to: * Sam M. Russell (1889–1971), U.S. Representative from Texas * Sam W. Russell (1945–2014), American lawyer and politician * Sam Russell (footballer, born 1900), Irish football player * Sam Russell (footballer, born 198 ...

, multiple people *

Sam Ryan Samantha Ryan (born February 5, 1969) is an American sportscaster who is a sports anchor for WABC-TV New York's Eyewitness News' weekend evening broadcasts. Biography Early life and education Ryan is an alumna of the New York Institute of Tech ...

(born 1969), American sportscaster

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* Sam Samore, American artist *

Sam Schachter Samuel Schachter (born May 8, 1990) is a Canadian Olympic beach volleyball player. In 2010 he won the FIVB World Junior (U-21) Championship with Garrett May. He and partner Josh Binstock were 2014 Canadian national champions, and represented Ca ...

(born 1990), Canadian Olympic beach volleyball player * Sam Schwartzstein (born 1989), American football player * Sam Scott, New Zealand director * Sam Sebo (1906–1933), American football player *

Sam Selman Samuel Ayres Selman (born November 14, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, and Oakland Athletics. He pla ...

(born 1990), American baseball player * Sam Shaw (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Shendi Sam Shendi is an Egyptian-born, British sculptor. He uses contemporary industrial material, steel, stainless steel, aluminium and fibreglass to create his figurative work. He lives and works in North Yorkshire. Early life Sam Shendi was born ...

Egyptian-born British sculptor *

Sam Shepard Samuel Shepard Rogers III (November 5, 1943 – July 27, 2017) was an American playwright, actor, director, screenwriter, and author whose career spanned half a century. He wrote 58 plays as well as several books of short stories, essays, ...

(1943–2017), American playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director * Sam Shepherd (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Shilton (born 1978), English footballer * Sam S. Shubert (1878–1905), American producer and theatre owner and operator *

Sam Simmons (disambiguation) Sam or Samuel Simmon may refer to: * Sam Simmons (American football) (born 1979), former NFL and AFL wide receiver * Sam Simmons (comedian) (born 1977), Australian comedian * Sam Simmonds (film editor), British film editor * Sam Simmonds (rugby u ...

, multiple people *

Sam Simon Samuel Michael Simon (June 6, 1955 – March 8, 2015) was an American television producer and animal rights activist who co-developed the animated sitcom ''The Simpsons''. While at Stanford University, Simon worked as a newspaper cartoo ...

(1955–2015), American television producer and writer, developer of ''The Simpsons'' *

Sam Singer Samuel Singer (August 27, 1912 – January 25, 2001) was an American animator and animation producer. He is best known as executive producer of '' The Adventures of Pow Wow'', a cartoon which also later appeared as a segment in early episodes ...

(1912–2001), American animator and animation producer * Sam Singer (basketball) (born 1995), American-Israeli basketball player for Israeli team

Bnei Herzliya Bnei Herzliya Basket (, lit. ''Sons of Herzliya''), is a professional basketball club that is based in Herzliya, in central Israel. The club plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, the top division of Israeli basketball. History The club w ...

Sam Sloma Samuel Mark Sloma (born 29 October 1982) is an English former footballer, who played defender/midfielder. His teams included Woking, Wimbledon, and Dagenham & Redbridge. He played for the Great Britain football team at the 2009 Maccabiah G ...

(born 1982), English football player * Sam Sloman (born 1997), American football player * Sam Smith (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Snead Samuel Jackson Snead (; May 27, 1912 – May 23, 2002) was an American professional golfer who was one of the top players in the world for the better part of four decades (having won PGA of America and Senior PGA Tour events over six decades) an ...

(1912–2002), American professional golfer *

Sam Sneed Samuel D. Anderson (born February 29, 1968), known professionally as Sam Sneed, is an American record producer and rapper. He originally got his start working as a producer for K-Solo and the Hit Squad. Biography Early years In 1993, he was s ...

(born 1968), American producer and rapper *

Sam Sodje Okeremute Samuel Sodje (born 25 May 1979) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre back. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Sodje represented Nigeria at international level. Club career Early years Sodje was born in Greenwi ...

(born 1979), Nigerian footballer *

Sam Sparro Samuel Falson (born 8 November 1982), better known by his stage name Sam Sparro, is an Australian singer, songwriter and record producer. He was signed to the British record label Island Records. Sparro is best known for his 2008 single " Bl ...

(born 1983), Australian singer, songwriter, and producer *

Sam Spiegel Samuel P. Spiegel (November 11, 1901December 31, 1985) was an American independent film producer. Financially responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed motion pictures of the 20th century, Spiegel produced films that won the Academy ...

(1901–1985), Austrian-born American independent film producer *

Sam Sullivan Sam C. Sullivan (born November 13, 1959) is a Canadian politician who served as the MLA for Vancouver-False Creek. Previously, he served as the Minister of Communities, Sport, and Cultural Development with responsibility for Translink in the ...

(born 1959), Canadian politician *

Sam Sweeney Sam Sweeney (born 27 February 1989 in Nottingham) is a multi-instrumental English folk musician. Career Sweeney was introduced to folk music as a child via his parents' record collection and taught himself to play traditional pieces by ear. ...

(born 1989), English folk musician

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* Sam Tamburo (1926–1998), American football player *

Sam Tanenhaus Sam Tanenhaus (born October 31, 1955) is an American historian, biographer, and journalist. He currently is a writer for '' Prospect''. Early years Tanenhaus received his B.A. in English from Grinnell College in 1977 and a M.A. in English Liter ...

(born 1955), American historian, biographer, and journalist *

Sam Taylor-Johnson Samantha Louise Taylor-Johnson ( Taylor-Wood; born 1967) is a British filmmaker. Her directorial feature film debut was 2009's ''Nowhere Boy'', a film based on the childhood experiences of the Beatles' singer and songwriter John Lennon. She is ...

(born 1967), English filmmaker, photographer and visual artist *

Sam Tecklenburg Sam Tecklenburg (born January 31, 1997) is an American football center for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Baylor. He has also played for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Sam Thaiday Samuel Arthur Thaiday (; born 12 June 1985) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League, serving as their captain from 2012 until 2013. An Australia national rug ...

(born 1985), Australian rugby league footballer * Sam Thomas (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Tillen Samuel Lee Tillen (born 16 April 1985) is an English professional footballer, most notable for his eight years in as a left back in Icelandic football with Fram and FH. He also played in the Football League for Brentford. Tillen was capped b ...

(born 1985), English footballer *

Sam Torrance Samuel Robert Torrance (born 24 August 1953) is a Scotland, Scottish professional golfer and sports commentator. He was one of the leading players on the European Tour from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s, with 21 Tour wins. Torrance was a membe ...

(born 1953), Scottish golfer *

Sam Trammell Sam Trammell (born January 29, 1969) is an American actor, best known for his role as Sam Merlotte on the HBO fantasy drama series ''True Blood''. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as Richa ...

(born 1969), American actor

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* Sam Vincent (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Virgo Samantha Virgo (born 20 February 1987) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Brisbane and Gold Coast in the AFL Women's. She was selected in the All-Australian team in 2017, and co-captained Gold Coast from 2020 to 2021. Earl ...

(born 1985), Australian rules footballer

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Sam Walton Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was an American business magnate best known for Co-founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas, and Midwest City, Oklahoma, in 1962 and 1983 res ...

(1918–1992), American businessman and entrepreneur *

Sam Walton (American football) Samuel Thaw Walton (January 3, 1943 – May 9, 2002) was an American professional football tackle who played three seasons with the New York Jets and Houston Oilers. He was selected by the Jets in the third round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft after ...

(1943–2002), American football player * Sam Wang (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Warburg Sam Warburg (born April 29, 1983) is an American retired tennis player. College career Warburg was a 4-time All-American for Stanford University, and won the NCAA The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organ ...

(born 1983), American tennis player *

Sam Warner Samuel Louis Warner (born Szmuel Wonsal, August 10, 1887 – October 5, 1927) was an American film producer who was the co-founder and chief executive officer of Warner Bros. He established the studio along with his brothers Harry, Albert, and ...

(1887–1927), American film producer, co-founder and chief executive officer of Warner Bros. Studios *

Sam Waterston Samuel Atkinson Waterston (born November 15, 1940) is an American actor. Waterston is known for his work in theater, television, and film. He has received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actor ...

(born 1940), American actor, producer and director *

Sam Watson (disambiguation) Sam Watson or Samuel Watson may refer to: Arts *Samuel Watson (sculptor) (1662–1715), sculptor in wood and stone *Samuel Wagan Watson (born 1972), Aboriginal Australian poet *Sam Watson (political activist) (1952–2019), Aboriginal Australian no ...

, multiple people *

Sam Watters Samuel Joshua Watters (born July 23, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and record executive. Watters was a member of the multi-platinum selling 1990s R&B group Color Me Badd and co-authored many of their hits including "I ...

(born 1970), American songwriter and record producer * Sam Weaver (1909–1985), English footballer *

Sam Weaver (baseball) Samuel H. Weaver (July 20, 1855 – February 1, 1914), was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to . He played for the Philadelphia White Stockings, Milwaukee Grays, Philadelphia Athletics (American Association), Philadelphi ...

(1855–1914), American baseball player * Sam Webb (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Webster (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Weir (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Weller (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Welsford Sam Welsford OAM (born 19 January 1996) is an Australian professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . Cycling career Welsford's father was a keen cyclist, and Sam began joining him on rides when he was seven. Welsford ...

(born 1996), Australian racing cyclist * Sam Whiteman (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Wiglusz Sam Wiglusz (born July 24, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Ohio Bobcats. Early life and ...

(born 1999), American football player * Sam Wilder (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Williams (disambiguation) Sam Williams may refer to: Sports American football * Sam Williams (defensive back) (born 1952), American football player * Sam Williams (defensive lineman) (1931–2013), American professional football player of the 1960s * Sam Williams (linebac ...

, multiple people *

Sam Winnall Sam Thomas Winnall (born 19 January 1991) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Career Wolverhampton Wanderers Winnall joined the youth ranks of Wolverhampton Wanderers as a teenager, before signing professional ...

(born 1991), English footballer *

Sam Witwer Samuel Weiler Witwer IV (born October 20, 1977) is an American actor and voice actor. He is known for his roles as Crashdown in ''Battlestar Galactica'', Davis Bloome in ''Smallville'', Aidan Waite in '' Being Human'', Mr. Hyde in ''Once Upon ...

(born 1977), American actor *

Sam Wood Samuel Grosvenor Wood (July 10, 1883 – September 22, 1949) was an American film director and producer who is best known for having directed such Hollywood hits as ''A Night at the Opera (film), A Night at the Opera'', ''A Day at the Races (fi ...

(1883–1949), American film director and producer *

Sam Worthington Samuel Henry John Worthington (born 2 August 1976) is an Australian actor. He is known for playing Jake Sully in the ''Avatar'' franchise (2009–present), Marcus Wright in '' Terminator Salvation'' (2009), and Perseus in '' Clash of the Titan ...

(born 1976), Australian actor * Sam Wright (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Wyly Samuel Evans Wyly (born October 4, 1934) is an American businessman. He first appeared on ''Forbes''s list of richest Americans in 2000 with a net worth of $750 million, and he remained on that list throughout 2010 with a net worth of $1 billio ...

(born 1934), American entrepreneur, businessman, philanthropist, and campaign contributor

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Sam Yorty 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, ...

(1909–1998), American politician from California * Sam Young (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Younger James Samuel Younger (born 5 October 1951) is a British media and charity manager. Younger was managing director of the BBC World Service from 1994 to 1998, and chief executive of the British Red Cross from 1999 to 2001. He was the founding cha ...

(born 1951), British media and charity manager

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Sam Zell Samuel Zell (born Shmuel Zielonka; September 28, 1941 – May 18, 2023) was an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist primarily engaged in real estate investment. Companies founded by or controlled by Zell include Equity Residential ...

(1941–2023), American billionaire businessman and philanthropist * Sam Zvibleman, American television writer

Fictional characters

* Lawyer Sam, a character from the 1985 American drama television series '' Hell Town'' * Long Sam, American comic strip character *

Yosemite Sam Yosemite Sam ( ) is a cartoon character in the ''Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' series of short films produced by Warner Bros. His name is taken from Yosemite National Park in California. His real name is ''Aloysius Bartholamew Sam''. ...

and

Sam Sheepdog Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog are characters in a series of Animation, animated cartoons in the Warner Bros. Cartoons, Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' cartoons. The characters were created by Chuck Jones. Ralph Wolf has virtua ...

, two ''

Looney Tunes ''Looney Tunes'' is an American media franchise produced and distributed by Warner Bros. The franchise began as a series of animated short films that originally ran from 1930 to 1969, alongside its spin-off series ''Merrie Melodies'', during t ...

'' characters * Maggie & Sam, two

Woody Woodpecker Woody Woodpecker is a cartoon character that appeared in theatrical short films produced by the Walter Lantz Productions, Walter Lantz Studio and Universal Animation Studios, Universal Animation Studio and distributed by Universal Pictures sinc ...

characters * Cavity Sam, a patient man from

HASBRO Hasbro, Inc. (; a syllabic abbreviation of its original name, Hassenfeld Brothers) is an American multinational corporation, multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company founded on December 6, 1923 by Henry, Hillel and Herma ...

Operation Operation or Operations may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media * ''Operation'' (game), a battery-operated board game that challenges dexterity * Operation (music), a term used in musical set theory * ''Operations'' (magazine), Multi-Man ...

* Sam, a character in the 1988 American drama movie ''

Another Woman Another Woman may refer to: * ''Another Woman'' (1988 film) * ''Another Woman'' (2015 film) * "Another Woman (Too Many People)", a song by Samantha Fox from the album ''Just One Night'' (Samantha Fox album) {{dab ...

'' * Sam, a character in the 1993 American romantic comedy-drama movie ''

Benny & Joon ''Benny & Joon'' is a 1993 American romantic comedy-Drama (film and television), drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer about how two eccentric individuals, Sam (Johnny Depp) and Juniper ("Joon") (Mary Stuart Masterson), find each other and f ...

'' * Sam, a character in the 1997 American drama television movie ''

Deep Family Secrets ''Deep Family Secrets'' is a 1997 American drama television film directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, that first aired on April 15, 1997 on the CBS television network. The film is based on the true story of Earl Morris (convicted murderer), Gayl ...

'' * Sam, a character in the 2000 American fantasy-comedy TV movie ''

Life-Size ''Life-Size'' is a 2000 American fantasy comedy television film directed by Mark Rosman and starring Lindsay Lohan and Tyra Banks. It originally premiered on March 5, 2000, on ABC as part of '' The Wonderful World of Disney'' block. Lohan p ...

'' * Sam, a character is a 2000 American romantic comedy movie ''

Enemies of Laughter ''Enemies of Laughter'' is a 2000 American romantic comedy film directed by Joey Travolta and starring David Paymer, Judge Reinhold, Rosalind Chao, Marilu Henner, Bea Arthur and Peter Falk. This was Arthur's final film. Plot Cast *David Paymer ...

'' * Sam, a character in the American 2009 comedy television film ''

Mr. Troop Mom ''Mr. Troop Mom'' is an American 2009 in film, 2009 comedy television film directed by William Dear, written by Thomas Ian Griffith and starring George Lopez, Daniela Bobadilla, April Telek, Julia Anderson, Elizabeth Thai, Geoff Gustafson, and Ja ...

'' * Sam, a character from

Zip Zip ''Zip Zip'' is a French animated television series created by Aurore Damant, based on an original idea by Anne Ozannat. The series is produced by GO-N Productions with the participation of France Télévisions, Super RTL and The Walt Disney Compan ...

* Sam, a character in the 2016 American workplace teen comedy movie ''

Hickey A hickey, hickie, or sometimes referred to as a love bite, is a bruise or bruise-like mark caused by biting or sucking the skin of a person, usually on their neck, arm, or earlobe. While biting may be part of giving a hickey, sucking is suffi ...

'' * Sam, one of the two main characters in the 2022 American comedy movie '' Sam & Kate'' * Sam, a character in the 2023 independent movie '' Close to You'' * Sam Bains, a character from the movie ''

Back to the Future ''Back to the Future'' is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale. It stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson. Set in 1985 ...

'' * Sam Brown, a character in the 2004 American animated Western musical comedy movie ''

Home on the Range "Home on the Range" ( Roud No. 3599) is an American folk song, sometimes called the "unofficial anthem" of the American West. Dr. Brewster M. Higley (also spelled Highley) of Smith County, Kansas, wrote the lyrics as the poem "My Western Hom ...

'' * Sam Cahill, a character from the 2009 movie ''

Brothers A brother (: brothers or brethren) is a man or boy who shares one or more parents with another; a male sibling. The female counterpart is a sister. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingl ...

'' *

Samantha Carter Dr. Samantha "Sam" Carter, USAF, is a fictional character in the Canadian–American military science fiction ''Stargate'' franchise. Played by Amanda Tapping, she appears in all three shows in the franchise: ''Stargate SG-1'', ''Stargate Atlant ...

, in the TV show ''Stargate SG-1'' * Sam Crenshaw, a character in the 1980s Canadian children's television program ''

Today's Special ''Today's Special'' is a Canadian children's television program produced by Clive VanderBurgh at TVOntario, originally broadcasting 120 episodes from 1981 to 1987. Much of the series was set in a department store, based on Simpson's then-flagsh ...

'' * Samuel "Sam" Drake, from ''Uncharted 4: A Thief's End'' * Sam Porter Bridges, the protagonist of ''

Death Stranding ''Death Stranding'' is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by Kojima Productions and originally published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the first game from director Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions after their split from Konam ...

'' * Samuel "Sam", a character from '' Total Drama: Revenge of the Island'' *

Sam Eagle Sam Eagle is a Muppet character from the sketch comedy television series ''The Muppet Show'', best known for his ultra-patriotism and disciplined manner of being. Sam originated on the television series, where he was performed by Frank Oz. Sa ...

, from ''The Muppet Show'' * Sam Emerson, a character from the film ''

The Lost Boys ''The Lost Boys'' is a 1987 American comedy horror film directed by Joel Schumacher, produced by Harvey Bernhard, and with the screenplay written by Jeffrey Boam, Janice Fischer, and James Jeremias, from a story by Fischer and Jeremias. The ...

'' * Sam Fisher, protagonist of the ''Splinter Cell'' video game series * Sam Flagg, a character in the TV series ''M*A*S*H'' * Sam Flusky, protagonist of the novel and film ''

Under Capricorn ''Under Capricorn'' is a 1949 British historical drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock about a couple in Australia who started out as lady and stable boy in Ireland, and who are now bound together by a horrible secret. The film is based on t ...

'' * Sam Flynn, protagonist of the film ''Tron: Legacy'' *

Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee (, usually called Sam) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. A hobbit, Samwise is the chief supporting character of ''The Lord of the Rings'', serving as the loyal companion (in effect, the manservant) of t ...

, in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium * Samantha "Sam" Giddings, one of eight protagonist in the survival horror game ''

Until Dawn ''Until Dawn'' is a 2015 interactive drama survival horror game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Players assume control of eight young adults who have to survive on Blackwood Mountain when their ...

'' * Sam Gideon, the main character in '' Vanquish'' * Sam Gillman, a younger boy from Ruby Gillman * Sam Hell, the main character in the 1988 and 1993 American science fiction action movies ''

Hell Comes to Frogtown ''Hell Comes to Frogtown'' is a 1988 American science fiction action film directed by Donald G. Jackson and R. J. Kizer, and written by Jackson and Randall Frakes. The film stars professional wrestler Roddy Piper as Sam Hell, one of the last rem ...

'' and ''

Return to Frogtown ''Return to Frogtown'' (also known as ''Frogtown II'') is a 1993 B movie directed by Donald G. Jackson. It is the sequel to the 1988 cult film '' Hell Comes to Frogtown''. Like its predecessor, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic future where ...

'' * Sam Jones, main character in Welsh children's show "

Fireman Sam ''Fireman Sam'' () is a British animated children's television series about a fireman named Sam, his fellow firefighters, and other residents in the fictional Welsh rural village of Pontypandy (a portmanteau of two real towns, Pontypridd and T ...

" * Samantha "Sam" Kanisky, a character on the American television sitcom ''

Gimme a Break ''Gimme a Break!'' is an American television sitcom created by Mort Lachman and Sy Rosen that aired on NBC for six seasons from October 29, 1981, to May 12, 1987. The series starred Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief ( ...

'' * Detective Sam Keith, a character from the 1980 New Zealand docu-drama feature movie ''

Beyond Reasonable Doubt Beyond (a) reasonable doubt is a legal standard of proof required to validate a criminal conviction in most adversarial legal systems. It is a higher standard of proof than the standard of balance of probabilities (US English: preponderance of t ...

'' * Sam Klieber, a character in the 2009 American romantic comedy-drama movie ''

Adam Adam is the name given in Genesis 1–5 to the first human. Adam is the first human-being aware of God, and features as such in various belief systems (including Judaism, Christianity, Gnosticism and Islam). According to Christianity, Adam ...

'' * Sam Loomis, character in the novel and film '' Psycho'' *

Sam Malone Samuel "Mayday" Malone is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American television show ''Cheers'', portrayed by Ted Danson and created by Glen and Les Charles. Sam is a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox baseball team wh ...

, character on the American sitcom television series ''

Cheers ''Cheers'' is an American television sitcom, created by Glen and Les Charles, Glen Charles & Les Charles and James Burrows, that aired on NBC for eleven seasons from September 30, 1982, to May 20, 1993. The show was produced by Charles/Burrows/C ...

'' * Samantha "Sam" Manson, cartoon character in the TV series ''

Danny Phantom ''Danny Phantom'' is an American animated paranormal superhero action adventure television series created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. It premiered on April 3, 2004, immediately after the 2004 Kids' Choice Awards, and concluded on August ...

'' * Sam Maris, a character in the 1990 American comedy movie ''

Ski Patrol Ski patrols are organizations that provide medical, rescue, and hazard prevention services to the injured in ski area boundaries, or sometimes beyond into backcountry settings. Many have technical-medical certifications, such as Outdoor Emerge ...

'' * Sam McKinney, a character in the American television sitcom ''

Diff'rent Strokes ''Diff'rent Strokes'' is an American television sitcom, which originally aired on NBC from November 3, 1978, to May 4, 1985, and on ABC from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986. The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and ...

'' * Samantha "Sam" Micelli, a character in the TV show ''

Who's the Boss? ''Who's the Boss?'' is an American sitcom television series created by Martin Cohan and Blake Hunter, that aired on ABC from September 20, 1984, to April 25, 1992, with a total of 196 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons. It was produce ...

'' * Samantha "Sam" Milano, a character in the TV sitcom '' Step by Step'' * Samantha "Sam" Montgomery, in the film ''

A Cinderella Story ''A Cinderella Story'' is a 2004 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman, written by Leigh Dunlap and starring Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, and Regina King. A modernization of the classic ''Cinderel ...

'' * Samantha "Sam" Moore, a character in the 1989 action movie ''

No Holds Barred No holds barred or No Holds Barred may refer to: * ''No Holds Barred'' (1952 film), a film starring The Bowery Boys * ''No Holds Barred'' (1989 film), a film starring Hulk Hogan * ''No Holds Barred'' (Biohazard album) (1997) * ''No Holds Barred ...

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Sam Puckett Sam Puckett may refer to: * Sam Puckett (iCarly), a fictional character on the Nickelodeon television series ''iCarly'' * Sam Puckett (Sam & Cat), the same character as she appears on the Nickelodeon television series ''Sam & Cat'' {{Hndis, ...

, in the TV show ''

iCarly ''iCarly'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, which originally aired on Nickelodeon from September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012. The series tells the story of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), a teenager who creates and hosts ...

'', who is the same

in the TV show ''

Sam & Cat ''Sam & Cat'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider that aired on Nickelodeon from June 8, 2013, to July 17, 2014. It is a spin-off of ''iCarly'' and ''Victorious'', two TV shows that Schneider also created. The series stars Jenne ...

'' * Samuel "Jetstream Sam" Rodrigues, a character in '' Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance'' *

Sam Seaborn Samuel Norman Seaborn is a fictional character played by Rob Lowe on the television serial drama ''The West Wing''. From the beginning of the series in 1999 until the middle of the fourth season in 2003, he is deputy White House Communications ...

, on the TV series ''The West Wing'' portrayed by Rob Lowe * Sam Sharp, a '' Louds'' character * Sam Smythe, a character played by

Les Lye Leslie Ernest Lye (November 18, 1924 – July 21, 2009) was a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, radio personality and announcer and voice artist. He was an original cast member and played numerous roles on the children's program ''You Can't Do Tha ...

in the 1983 Nickelodeon production ''UFO Kidnapped'' * Sam Snow, a character in '' The Creature Cases'' *

Sam Spade Sam Spade is a fictional character and the protagonist of Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel '' The Maltese Falcon''. Spade also appeared in four lesser-known short stories by Hammett. ''The Maltese Falcon'', first published as a serial in the pulp ...

, protagonist in the novel and film '' The Maltese Falcon'', created by

Dashiell Hammett Samuel Dashiell Hammett ( ; May 27, 1894 – January 10, 1961) was an American writer of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He was also a screenwriter and political activist. Among the characters he created are Sam Spade ('' The Ma ...

* Sam Sparks, a character in ''

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'' is a children's book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett. It was first published in 1978 by Atheneum Books, followed by a 1982 trade paperback edition from sister company Aladdin Pap ...

'' and ''

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2'' is a 2013 American animated science fiction comedy film. The sequel to ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'' (2009), it was directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn (in their feature directorial debuts) a ...

'' *

, character in ''The 5th Wave'' *

Samwell Tarly Samwell Tarly, or simply Sam, is a fictional character in the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ''Game of Thrones'', where the character is portrayed by Engli ...

, in George R. R. Martin's ''A Song of Fire and Ice'' book series, and the TV show ''Game of Thrones'' adapted from the same series * Sam Tucker, a character in the 1937 British musical movie ''

Song of the Forge ''Song of the Forge'' is a 1937 British musical film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the Character (arts), characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or dev ...

'' *

Sam Uley The following is a list of characters in the Twilight (novel series), ''Twilight'' novel series by Stephenie Meyer, comprising the books ''Twilight (Meyer novel), Twilight'', ''New Moon (novel), New Moon'', ''Eclipse (Meyer novel), Eclipse'' a ...

, a character in the novel and movie ''

Twilight Twilight is daylight illumination produced by diffuse sky radiation when the Sun is below the horizon as sunlight from the upper atmosphere is scattered in a way that illuminates both the Earth's lower atmosphere and also the Earth's surf ...

'' *

Sam Vimes His Grace, The Duke of Ankh, Commander Sir Samuel "Sam" Vimes is a fictional character in Terry Pratchett's '' Discworld'' series. Vimes is depicted in the novels as somewhere between an Inspector Morse-type 'old-school' British policeman, and ...

, is a fictional character in

Terry Pratchett Sir Terence David John Pratchett (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English author, humorist, and Satire, satirist, best known for the ''Discworld'' series of 41 comic fantasy novels published between 1983 and 2015, and for the Apocalyp ...

Discworld ''Discworld'' is a comic fantasy"Humorous Fantasy" in David Pringle, ed., ''The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy'' (pp.31-33). London, Carlton,2006. book series written by the English author Sir Terry Pratchett, set on the Discworld, a fl ...

series * Sam Wilson, Marvel superhero the

Falcon Falcons () are birds of prey in the genus ''Falco'', which includes about 40 species. Some small species of falcons with long, narrow wings are called hobbies, and some that hover while hunting are called kestrels. Falcons are widely distrib ...

Captain America Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...

Sam Wilson (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson is a fictional character portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and known commonly by his original Pseudonym, alias, th ...

, the primary film/television adaptation of the character *

Sam Winchester Samuel "Sam" Winchester is a fictional character and one of the two protagonists of the American drama television series ''Supernatural'' along with his older brother, Dean. He is portrayed primarily by Jared Padalecki. Other versions of the ch ...

, one of the two protagonists of the American drama television series ''Supernatural'' *

Sam Witwicky The following is a list of cast members and characters from the ''Transformers'' film series and the tie-in video games. Cast and characters Autobots The Autobots are the main protagonists of the ''Transformers'' franchise who come from the ...

, protagonist of the first three ''

Transformers ''Transformers'' is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Tomy, Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two Extraterrestrials in fiction, alien robot fac ...

'' films; portrayed by Shia LaBeouf *

Toucan Sam Toucan Sam is the cartoon toucan mascot for Froot Loops breakfast cereal. The character has been featured in advertising since 1963. He exhibits the ability to smell Froot Loops from great distances and invariably locates a concealed bowl of the c ...

, cartoon mascot for Kellogg's Froot Loops breakfast cereal *

Uncle Sam Uncle Sam (with the same initials as ''United States'') is a common national personification of the United States, depicting the federal government of the United States, federal government or the country as a whole. Since the early 19th centu ...

, a personification of the United States government * Sam, a character in the film ''

Casablanca Casablanca (, ) is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic coast of the Chaouia (Morocco), Chaouia plain in the central-western part of Morocco, the city has a populatio ...

'' * Sam, a bartender in the comic book series '' Kingsman: The Red Diamond'' * Sam, an onion farmer in the novel ''

Holes A hole is an opening in or through a particular medium, usually a solid body. Holes occur through natural and artificial processes, and may be useful for various purposes, or may represent a problem needing to be addressed in many fields of en ...

'' and its film adaptation * Sam, a character in the novel and film ''

The Magnificent Ambersons ''The Magnificent Ambersons'' is a 1918 novel by Booth Tarkington, the second in his ''Growth'' trilogy after '' The Turmoil'' (1915) and before ''The Midlander'' (1923, retitled ''National Avenue'' in 1927). It won the Pulitzer Prize for fict ...

'' * Sam, of the American comic character duo ''

Sam & Max ''Sam & Max'' is an American media franchise about Sam and Max, a pair of anthropomorphic vigilante private investigators. The characters, who occupy a universe that parodies American popular culture, were created by Steve Purcell in his youth, ...

'' * Sam-I-Am, a character in the Dr. Seuss book ''

Green Eggs and Ham ''Green Eggs and Ham'' is a Children's literature, children's book by Dr. Seuss. It was published by the Beginner Books imprint of Random House on August 12, 1960. The book follows Sam-I-am as he follows an unnamed character, repeatedly asking ...

'' * Sam (Totally Spies), main character in the French animated show ''Totally Spies!'' * Sam Lawton, the protagonist in ''

Final Destination 5 ''Final Destination 5'' is a 2011 American 3D supernatural horror film directed by Steven Quale and written by Eric Heisserer. It is the fifth installment in the ''Final Destination'' film series and serves as a prequel to the 2000 origi ...

'' * Pajama Sam, protagonist of the adventure series "Pajama Sam" by Humongous Entertainment * Peter Sam and Sam, two locomotives from

Thomas & Friends ''Thomas & Friends'' is a British children's television series which aired from 9 October 1984 to 20 January 2021. Based on ''The Railway Series'' books by Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher Awdry, Christopher, the series was developed for ...

* Sam, the title character on ''

Sam and Friends ''Sam and Friends'' is an American live-action and puppet sketch comedy television series and a lead-in to ''The Tonight Show'' created by puppeteer Jim Henson and his eventual wife Jane Nebel. The show aired live twice daily as a local series ...

'' * SAM or S.A.M., a character from ''

The Outer Worlds ''The Outer Worlds'' is a 2019 action role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Private Division. Set in an alternate future, the game takes place in Halcyon, a distant star system colonized by megacorporations. In ...

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