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Samson Samson (; , '' he, Šīmšōn, label= none'', "man of the sun") was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (chapters 13 to 16) and one of the last leaders who "judged" Israel before the institution ...

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Samantha Samantha (or the alternatively Samanta) is primarily used as a feminine given name. It was recorded in England in 1633 in Newton Regis, Warwickshire. It was also recorded in the 18th century in New England, but its etymology is uncertain. Spec ...

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

Sam Adekugbe Samuel Ayomide Adekugbe (born January 16, 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and the Canada national team. Born in England, he obtained Canadian citizenship in 2016. Club career Vanco ...

(born 1995), Canadian soccer player *

Sam Allardyce Samuel Allardyce (; born 19 October 1954), colloquially referred to as Big Sam, 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 Lea ...

(born 1954), English football manager and player *

Sam Anderson Sam Anderson (born April 2, 1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his character roles such as Sam Gorpley on '' Perfect Strangers'', Holland Manners on ''Angel'', dentist Bernard Nadler on '' Lost'' and in film, as the principal in '' ...

(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 Su ...

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

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(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 was also a renowned sportscaster. Career Balter was born in Detroit, Michigan. He went first to L ...

(1909–1998), American basketball player * Sam Barkas (1909–1989), English football player and manager * Sam Barlow (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Bass (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Beal Sam Beal (born August 30, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Western Michigan, and high school football at Ottawa Hills High School. High school career Playing at Ottawa Hills High Sc ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Sam Beeton Sam Beeton (born Samuel John Beeton, 13 September 1996, Nottingham, England) is a British singer-songwriter and musician. He released his debut single "What You Look For" in September 2008, which reached number 30 in the UK Singles Chart in t ...

(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 (1896-1977), American Major League Baseball player * Sam Born (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, the third son of James "Bud" Bottoms (a sculptor and art teacher) and Betty (Chapman ...

(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 w ...

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

Sam Bradford Samuel Jacob Bradford (born November 8, 1987) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, most notably with the St. Louis Rams and Minnesota Vikings. He was also a member of the ...

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

Sam Brownback Samuel Dale Brownback (born September 12, 1956) is an American attorney, politician, diplomat, and member of the Republican Party who served as the United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom from 2018 to 2021. Brownba ...

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

(born 1952), American bluegrass mandolin player

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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 Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Drafted 24th overall ...

(born 1969), American basketball player and assistant coach * Sam Carter (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Carey (disappeared 1903), American fugitive *

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 f ...

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

Sam Clemons Samuel Clemons (born October 10, 1978) is a former American 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, Berkeley before ...

(born 1978), American football player *

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: Liv ...

(born 1987), Australian actor, singer and songwriter * Sam Clay (born 1993), American baseball player *

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 f ...

(1912–1950), American advertising entrepreneur * Sam Collins (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Cooke (1931–1964), American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur * Sam Coonrod (born 1992), American baseball player *

Sam Cooper (American football) Samuel VanVoorhis Cooper (February 1, 1909 – August 22, 1998) was an American football tackle who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played college football at Geneva College. He attended M ...

(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 (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 s ...

(1880–1968), American baseball player *

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

(born 1950), American football player

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* Sam Daly (born 1984), American actor *

Sam Darnold Samuel Richard Darnold (born June 5, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC, where he became the first freshman to win the Archie Griffin A ...

(born 1997), American football player * Sam Dastyari (born 1983) Iranian-born Australian Senator representing New South Wales * Sam Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Davis (1842–1863), Confederate soldier and spy * 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 (1828–1891 ...

(1875–1953), Canadian actor * Sam Demel (born 1985), American baseball pitcher * Sam Denby (born 1998), American YouTuber *

Sam Donaldson Samuel Andrew Donaldson Jr. (born March 11, 1934) is an American former reporter and news anchor, serving with ABC News from 1967 to 2009. He is best known as the network's White House Correspondent (1977–1989 and 1998–99) and as a panelist ...

(born 1934), American reporter and news anchor * Sam Duncan, Westmeath Gaelic footballer *

Sam Dunell Samuel Luke Dunell (born 21 February 1990) is an Australian rules football player who played for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) and then played for Williamstown in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 20 ...

(born 1990), Australian rules football player

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Sam Ehlinger Samuel George Ehlinger ( ; born September 30, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played high school football at Westlake in Austin, Texas, where he broke various school re ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Sam Elliott Samuel Pack Elliott (born August 9, 1944) is an American actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Board of Review Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Aw ...

(born 1944), American actor *

Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko (born November 23, 1960 Maywood, California) is a former speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway C ...

(born 1960), American speedway rider *

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

(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 U.S. representative for California's 17th (1993–2013) and 20th congressional districts (2013–17). He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to Con ...

(born 1941), American politician from California *

Sam Fatu Samuel Larry Anoa'i 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 Wrest ...

(born 1965), American professional wrestler * Sam Feldt (born 1993), Dutch DJ and music producer *

Sam Peter Christopher Fernando Sam Peter Christopher Fernando (18 January 1909 – after 1962), was a Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) lawyer, politician and diplomat. He was the former Minister of Justice (Sri Lanka), Cabinet Minister of Justice and a Senate of Ceylon, Senator. He had ...

(1909-after 1962), Sri Lankan Sinhala lawyer, diplomat, and politician *

Sam Fisher (disambiguation) Sam Fisher may refer to: * Sam Fisher (Australian footballer) (born 1982), former Australian rules footballer * Sam Fisher (Scottish footballer) (born 2001), Scottish association footballer * Sam Fisher (''Splinter Cell''), protagonist of Ubisof ...

, 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 the current general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. He played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Tampa B ...

(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 professional ice hockey player who plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Winnipeg Jets. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, 6th overall, of the 2007 NHL ...

(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 v ...

(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-American organized crime syndicate or crime family based in Chicago, Illinois, ...

* Sam Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Samuel Goldwyn Samuel Goldwyn (born Szmuel Gelbfisz; yi, שמואל געלבפֿיש; August 27, 1882 (claimed) January 31, 1974), also known as Samuel Goldfish, was a Polish-born American film producer. He was best known for being the founding contributor a ...

(1882–1974), Polish-American film producer *

Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant ; April 27, 1822July 23, 1885) was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. As Commanding General, he led the Union A ...

(1822–1885), American Civil War general and president of the United States

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Sam Haggerty Samuel Onofrio Haggerty (born May 26, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the New York Mets. Career Haggerty attended Mullen High S ...

(born 1994), American baseball player *

Sam Hanks Samuel Dwight "Sam" Hanks (July 13, 1914 – June 27, 1994) was an American race car driver who won the 1957 Indianapolis 500. He was a barnstormer, and raced midget and Championship cars. Racing career Hanks was born in Columbus, Ohio and li ...

(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, neuroscience, meditation, psychedel ...

(born 1967), American author, neuroscientist and philosopher * Sam Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Hartman (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, SAM or variants may refer to: Places * Sam, Benin * Sam, Boulkiemdé, Burkina Faso * Sam, Bourzanga, Burkina Faso * Sam, Kongoussi, Burkina Faso * Sam, Iran * Sam, Teton County, Idaho, United States, a populated place People and fictiona ...

(born 1980), Scottish actor * Sam Hill (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Hilliard (born 1994), American baseball player * Sam Hornish Jr. (born 1979), American stock car racing driver *

Sam Houser Sam Houser (born 1971) is a British video game producer. He is the co-founder and president of Rockstar Games and one of the creative driving forces behind the games in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' franchise, being producer since the third game. ...

(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 an important 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 i ...

(1793–1863), American politician and soldier * Sam Howard (born 1993), American baseball player *

Sam Howell Sam Howell (born September 16, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina, setting school records for most touchdown passes in a s ...

(born 2000), American football player * Sam Hubbard (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 foot ...

(born 1934), American football player *

Sam Huff (baseball) Samuel Nicholas Huff (born January 14, 1998) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020. Amateur career Huff attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Arizon ...

(born 1998), American baseball player *

Sam Hunt Sam Lowry Hunt (born December 8, 1984) is an American 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 sports career befor ...

(born 1984), American singer and songwriter

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* Sam Irwin-Hill (born 1990), American football player

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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) and app ...

(1891–1984), American actor, teacher and engineer * Sam Jaffe (producer) (1901–2000), American film producer, agent and studio executive *

Sam Johnson Samuel Robert Johnson (October 11, 1930May 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 acting ...

(born 1930), 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 club Crystal Palace and the England national team. A product of the Manchester United academy, Johnstone spent time on loan with Oldh ...

(1933), English footballer * Sam E. Jonah (born 1949), Ghanaian businessman *

Sam Jones (disambiguation) Sam Jones or Sammy Jones may refer to: Entertainment * Sam J. Jones (born 1954), American actor, played ''Flash Gordon'' * Sam Jones III (born 1983), American actor who played Pete Ross on ''Smallville'' * Sam Jones (musician) (1924–1981), Amer ...

, multiple people

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* Sam Kamara (born 1997), American football player * Sam Kasiano (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 and a member of the Order of Manitoba. He ...

, (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 produced low-budget genre films, including serials, which had disproportionately high returns for the studios and his financial backers. Ea ...

(1901–1973), American film producer and director * Sam Keith (1921–2003), American author * Sam Kendricks (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 football player who plays as a forward for Chelsea in the FA Women's Super League and the Australia women's national team (the ''Matildas''), which she has captained s ...

(born 1993), Australian soccer player *

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 "abo ...

(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 distinc ...

(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 a former American football punter who played for the Baltimore Ravens for his entire 16-year career in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 20 ...

(born 1982), American football punter * Sam Karber, Minnesotan baseball player

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* Sam Lanin (1891–1977), American jazz bandleader * Sam Leach (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Lee (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Little (golfer) (born 1975), English professional golfer *

Sam Lloyd Sam Lloyd (November 12, 1963 – April 30, 2020) was an American actor and singer, best known for his portrayal of lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series '' Scrubs'' and the sitcom ''Cougar Town''. Early life Lloyd was born in Spr ...

(1963-2020), American character actor and musician * Sam Loeffler (born 1974), American drummer for the band Chevelle * Sam Long (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam LoPresti (1917–1984), American ice hockey goaltender *

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 f ...

(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 bec ...

, Australian radio and television personality *

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. Durin ...

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

Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw (3 April 1914 – 27 June 2008), widely known as Sam Manekshaw and Sam Bahadur ("Sam the Brave"), was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of ...

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

Sam Mackinnon Samuel Mackinnon (born 25 August 1976) is an Australian professional basketball coach and former player who is the general manager of basketball for the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League (Australia), National Basketball League (N ...

, former Australian basketball player * Sam Mangubat ( December 21, 1990)-Filipino singer, born Samuel Marbella Mangubat in Calamba, Laguna * 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 aga ...

(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 Sam McKendry (born 19 July 1989) is a former New Zealand Māori and New Zealand international rugby league footballer who played as a for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. Early years McKendry was born in Stirling, Western Australia and i ...

(born 1989), New Zealand Rugby League player * Sam Mele (born 1922), 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 knighted in the 2020 New Years Honours List. That s ...

(born 1965), English stage and film director *

Sam Mewis Samantha June Mewis (born October 9, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), as well as the United States national team. She played college ...

(born 1992), American soccer player *

Sam Milby Samuel Lloyd Milby (; born May 23, 1984) is a Filipino-American actor, musician, guitarist, model, recording artist, and businessman. In 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling. Biography Samuel Lloyd Milb ...

(born 1984), Filipino-American actor and singer * Sam Mitchell (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Moa Samuela "Sam" Moa (born 14 August 1986) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a , most recently for the FC Lézignan XIII in the French Elite One Championship. He is both Tonga and New Zealand international. Moa has p ...

(born 1986), Tongan-New Zealand Rugby League player * Sam Moll (born 1992), American baseball player * Sam Montgomery (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 in Sydney and raised in Wagga Wagga. Career Moran stu ...

(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 (born 1996), American football player * Sam Myhrman (1912–1965), Swedish Air Force major general * Sam Mvimbi (born 1999), is a South African field hockey player

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Sam Neill Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill (born 14 September 1947) is a New Zealand actor. Neill's near-50 year career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he has been regarded as one o ...

(born 1947), New Zealand actor * Sam Newfield (1899–1964), American film director * Sam Newman (born 1945), Australian rules football player and television personality *

Sam Nixon Sam Nixon 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 Mark Rhodes. Early life He was originally a catering studen ...

(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. Umpiring career He stood in his first Twenty20 International (T20I) on 19 February 2017, in the match betwee ...

(born 1979), Australian cricket umpire *

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 Initiat ...

(born 1938), American lawyer and politician from Georgia

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

Sam Okyere Samuel Okyere (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 to study computer science and engineer ...

(born 1991), Ghanaian television personality

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Sam Paulescu Samuel Paulescu ( ro, Păulescu; born April 18, 1984) is a former American football punter in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He also was a member of the Winnipeg ...

(born 1984), American football punter *

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 an Academy Award nomination and was ranked No. 80 on the American Film Institut ...

(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. Biography Perrin was born to a Jewish family. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California Woodland Hills is a neighborhood bordering the Santa Monica Mountai ...

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

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

(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 Sam Posey (born May 26, 1944)) is an American former racing driver and sports broadcast journalist. Early life and driving career Posey's father was killed in the Battle of Okinawa. Posey grew up on his grandfather's Connecticut estate near Lime ...

(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. Car ...

(born 1964), American rock/pop musician *

Sam Presti Samuel Presti (born November 1, 1977) is an American basketball executive who is the current general manager of the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder. Presti has held the position since 2007 when he was hired at the age of 29, and was the second younge ...

(born 1977), general manager of the

NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United ...

Oklahoma City Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder are an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City. The Thunder compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Northwest Division. The team plays i ...

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, Massach ...

(born 1986), American filmmaker and actor *

Sam Querrey Samuel Austin Querrey (; born October 7, 1987) is an American former professional 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 for his powerful serve ...

(born 1987), American tennis player

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* Sam Raben (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 ''Spider-Man'' trilogy (2002–2007) and the '' Evil Dead'' franchise (1981–present). He also directed the 1990 superhero film ''Darkman' ...

(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 Samuel Barnard Register (born June 16, 1969) is an American television producer, animator, and businessman. He is the president of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. Career Formerly Vice President ...

(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 Se ...

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

Sam Riegel Samuel Brent Oscar Riegel, sometimes credited as Jack Lingo, is an American voice actor, director, and writer. He is a regular cast member of the web series ''Critical Role'', in which he and other fellow voice actors play ''Dungeons & Dragons' ...

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

Sam Robertson Samuel Robertson is a Scottish actor and model. He portrays Adam Barlow in the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street''; and Flynn in the E4 comedy-drama series, '' Beaver Falls''. Background Robertson was born in Dundee, Scotland. He stu ...

(born 1985), Scottish actor *

Sam Rockwell Sam Rockwell (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for appearing in independent films and also as a character actor portraying a wide variety of roles both comedic and dramatic in films such as ''Lawn Dogs'' (19 ...

(born 1968), American actor * Sam Roddick (born 1971), British entrepreneur, founder of ''Coco de Mer'' *

Sam Rogers (fullback) Sam Rogers (born April 12, 1995) is a former American football fullback and coach who is currently the head coach at Hanover High School. He played college football at Virginia Tech, and spent time on the rosters of the Los Angeles Rams and B ...

(born 1995), American football player * Sam Rosen (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Rothschild Samuel "Sam" Rothschild (October 16, 1899 – April 15, 1987) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 102 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rothschild was the first Jewish player in the NHL. He played for the Montre ...

(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 1982) ...

, multiple people * Sam Ryan (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. At the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel, he and Team Canada won a silver medal. He and p ...

(born 1990), Canadian Olympic beach volleyball player * Sam Schwartzstein (born 1989), American football player * Sam Sebo (1906–1933), American football player * Sam Selman (born 1990), American baseball player *

Sam Shaw (disambiguation) Sam Shaw may refer to: Sports * Sam Shaw (baseball) (1863–1947), American professional baseball player * Sam Shaw (wrestler) (born 1984), American professional wrestler * Sam Shaw (footballer) (born 1991), Australian rules footballer * Sam Sh ...

, multiple people *

Sam Shepard Samuel Shepard Rogers III (November 5, 1943 – July 27, 2017) was an American actor, playwright, author, screenwriter, and director whose career spanned half a century. He won 10 Obie Awards for writing and directing, the most by any writ ...

(1943-2017), American playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director * Sam Shepherd (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Shilton Samuel Shilton (born 21 July 1978) is an English former footballer who played as a defender or midfielder. Career Football League Shilton started his football career with Plymouth Argyle as a trainee in August 1994. Roughly one year later, he ...

(born 1978), English footballer * Sam S. Shubert (1878–1905), American producer and theatre owner and operator * Sam Simmons (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Simon Samuel Michael Simon (June 6, 1955 – March 8, 2015) was an American director, producer, writer, animal rights activist and philanthropist, who co-developed the television series ''The Simpsons''. While at Stanford University, Simon ...

(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 of early episod ...

(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 the Sharon district in Israel. The club plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, the top division of Israeli basketball. ...

* Sam Sloma (born 1982), English football player *

Sam Sloman Samuel Cole Sloman (born September 19, 1997) is an American football placekicker for the Vegas Vipers of the XFL. He played college football at Miami University, and in 2019 he made 86.7% of his field goal attempts (leading all kickers in the na ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Sam Smith (disambiguation) Sam Smith (born 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. Sam Smith may also refer to: Arts *Sam Smith (actor) (born 1989), English child actor *Sam Smith (Australian actor), known for ''Jirga (film), Jirga'' (2018) *Sam Smith (artist), Australia ...

, multiple people *

Sam Snead Samuel Jackson Snead (pronounced sni:d">English_phonology.html" ;"title="nowiki/>English phonology">sni:d 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 ...

(1912–2002), American professional golfer *

Sam Sneed Sam Sneed (born Sam Anderson; February 29, 1968) is an American 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 signed to Death Row Records, releasing o ...

(born 1968), American producer and rapper * Sam Sodje (born 1979), Nigerian footballer *

Sam Sparro Sam, SAM or variants may refer to: Places * Sam, Benin * Sam, Boulkiemdé, Burkina Faso * Sam, Bourzanga, Burkina Faso * Sam, Kongoussi, Burkina Faso * Sam, Iran * Sam, Teton County, Idaho, United States, a populated place People and fictional ...

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

Sam Spiegel Samuel P. Spiegel (November 11, 1901December 31, 1985) was an American independent film producer born in the Galician area of Austria-Hungary. Financially responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed motion pictures of the 20th centur ...

(1901–1985), Austrian-born American independent film producer * Sam Sweeney (born 1989), English folk musician

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Sam Tamburo Samuel Joseph Tamburo Jr. (July 1, 1926 – December 18, 1998) was an American football defensive end who played one season with the New York Bulldogs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Bulldogs in the sixth round of ...

(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 Litera ...

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

Sam Taylor-Johnson Samantha Louise Taylor-Johnson OBE (née Taylor-Wood; 4 March 1967) is a British filmmaker and photographer. Her directorial feature film debut was 2009's '' Nowhere Boy'', a film based on the childhood experiences of The Beatles songwriter an ...

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

Sam Tecklenburg Sam Tecklenburg (born January 31, 1997) is an American football center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Baylor. Professional career After playing four years at Baylor, Tecklenburg ...

(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 Australian internationa ...

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

Sam Torrance Samuel Robert Torrance (born 24 August 1953) is a 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 member of Eur ...

(born 1953), Scottish golfer *

Sam Trammell Sam Trammell (born January 29, 1969) is an American actor, 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 Richard ...

(born 1969), American actor

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* Sam Vincent (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Virgo (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 founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in 1962 and 1983 respectively. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. grew to be the world's ...

(1918–1992), American businessman and entrepreneur * Sam Walton (American football) (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, 1885 – 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 J ...

(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 a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award, and has recei ...

(born 1940), American actor, producer and director * Sam Watson (disambiguation), 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 ...

(born 1970), American songwriter and record producer * Sam Weaver (1909–1985), English footballer * Sam Weaver (baseball) (1855–1914), American baseball player *

Sam Webb (disambiguation) Samuel Webb (born June 4, 1945) is an American activist and political leader, who served as the Chairman of the Communist Party USA from 2000 to 2014, succeeding the party's longest running leader Gus Hall. Webb did not accept nomination to b ...

, multiple people * Sam Webster (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Weir (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Weller (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Welsford (born 1996), Australian racing cyclist * Sam Whiteman (disambiguation), multiple people * 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 (lineb ...

, multiple people *

Sam Winnall Sam Thomas Winnall (born 19 January 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for League One club Burton Albion Career Wolverhampton Wanderers Winnall joined the youth ranks of Wolverhampton Wanderers as a teenager, ...

(born 1991), English footballer *

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 best known for playing Jake Sully in ''Avatar'' and its sequel, ''Avatar: The Way of Water''; Marcus Wright in '' Terminator Salvation'', and Perseus in '' Clash ...

(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 radio host, attorney, and politician 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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Samantha Carter 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 Atlantis'', ...

, in the TV show ''Stargate SG-1'' * Samuel "Sam" Drake, from ''Uncharted 4: A Thief's End'' * Sam Porter Bridges, the protagonist of ''

Death Stranding ''Death Stranding'' is a 2019 action game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. It is the first game from director Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions after their split from Kona ...

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

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

, from ''The Muppet Show'' *

Sam Fisher (Splinter Cell) Sam Fisher is a fictional character and the protagonist of the '' Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell'' series of video games developed by Ubisoft as well as a series of tie-in novels. He was created by the writer JT Petty and designed by artist Martin ...

, protagonist of the ''Splinter Cell'' video game series * Sam Flusky, protagonist of the novel and film ''

Under Capricorn ''Under Capricorn'' is a 1949 British historical thriller 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 ...

'' *

Sam Flynn This article covers notable characters of the ''Tron'' franchise, including all of its various cinematic, literary, video game adaptations and sequels. Development For the first film, Richard Rickitt explains that to "produce the characters ...

, 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 sidekick of the protagonist Frodo Baggins. ...

, 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 horror video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. Players assume control of eight young adults who have to survive on Blackwood Mo ...

'' * Sam Gideon, the main character in ''

Vanquish Vanquish may refer to: * Aston Martin Vanquish, a grand tourer automobile * Vanquish, a brand name formulation of dicamba pesticide * Vanquish (analgesic) Aspirin(acetylsalicylic acid) / paracetamol(acetaminophen) / caffeine is a combination d ...

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

Psycho Psycho may refer to: Mind * Psychopath * Sociopath * Someone with a personality disorder * Someone with a psychological disorder People with the nickname * Karl Amoussou or Psycho, mixed martial artist * Peter Ebdon or Psycho, English snook ...

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

Sam Puckett (iCarly) The Nickelodeon sitcom ''iCarly'' (2007–2012) centers around Carly Shay, who creates her own web show with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan Kress as Freddie, Je ...

, 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 hos ...

'' * Sam Puckett (Sam & Cat), in the TV show ''

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

'' * 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 Di ...

, on the TV series ''The West Wing'' portrayed by Rob Lowe * Sam Sharp, ''

The Loud House ''The Loud House'' is an American animated television series created by Chris Savino that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016. The series revolves around the chaotic everyday life of a boy named Lincoln Loud, who is the middle child and only ...

'' character *

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 pul ...

, protagonist in the novel and film ''The Maltese Falcon'' * 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 Paperb ...

'' and '' Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2'' * Samwell Tarly, 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 Uley The following is a list of characters in the ''Twilight'' novel series by Stephenie Meyer, comprising the books ''Twilight'', ''New Moon'', ''Eclipse'' and ''Breaking Dawn'', as well as ''The Twilight Saga'' film series adaptations. Major c ...

, a character in the novel and movie ''

Twilight Twilight is light produced by sunlight scattering in the upper atmosphere, when the Sun is below the horizon, which illuminates the lower atmosphere and the Earth's surface. The word twilight can also refer to the periods of time when this ...

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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 humourist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comic fantasy, comical works. He is best known for his ''Discworld'' series of 41 novels. Pratchet ...

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 Terry Pratchett, set on the Discworld, a flat ...

series * Sam Wilson, Marvel superhero the

Falcon Falcons () are birds of prey in the genus ''Falco'', which includes about 40 species. Falcons are widely distributed on all continents of the world except Antarctica, though closely related raptors did occur there in the Eocene. Adult falcons ...

* Sam Winchester, one of the two protagonists of the American drama television series ''Supernatural'' * Sam Witwicky, protagonist of the first three ''Transformers'' 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 (which has the same initials as ''United States'') is a common national personification of the federal government of the United States or the country in general. Since the early 19th century, Uncle Sam has been a popular symbol of ...

, a personification of the United States government *

Yosemite Sam Yosemite Sam ( /joʊˈsɛmɪti/ ''yoh-SEM-ih-tee'') 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. He is an adversary of Bu ...

and Sam Sheepdog, two ''Looney Tunes'' characters * Sam, character in the film '' Casablanca'' * Sam, onion farmer in the novel '' Holes'' and its film adaptation * Sam, 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 fiction ...

'' * 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 book by Dr. Seuss, first published on August 12, 1960. As of 2019, the book has sold 8 million copies worldwide. The story has appeared in several adaptations, starting with 1973's '' Dr. Seuss on the Loo ...

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

Fireman Sam ''Fireman Sam'' (Welsh: ') is a Welsh 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 ...

'' * 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 a prequel to the first film. ''Final Des ...

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Pajama Sam The ''Pajama Sam'' series is a collection of point and click children's adventure and puzzle games originally created by Humongous Entertainment. After the release of the first two adventure games, the series was proving a success when the produc ...

, protagonist of the adventure series "Pajama Sam" by Humongous Entertainment *Sam, the title character on '' Sam and Friends'' * 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. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows in October 2019, with a Nintendo Switch v ...

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