Sam McMurray - born April 15, 1952 in New York City, New York, USA - is an American actor who portrays US Attorney Pat Wexler in ABC's Scandal.
Personal Background
He is the stepson of famous soap opera actress Lesley Woods and the son of Richard McMurray and Jane Hoffman.
Career Background
Sam is commonly known for playing voice characters on animated TV series.
TV Recurring Roles
- Dr. Victor Bravenec on Breaking Bad (2009)
- Dr. Goode’s Father on Head Case (2008-2009)
- Bud on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2007)
- Supervisor Patrick O’Boyle on King of Queens (2001-2006)
- Buckley Lloyd (voice) / Robbie Fisher (voice) on Hey Arnold! (1997-2002)
- Doug on Friends (1997-2001)
- Dr. Vic Schweiber on Freaks and Geeks (2000)
- Col. Griswald (voice) on Recess (1997-2000)
- Marco McCulloch on Living Single (1997-1998)
- Dr. David Stockton on Chicago Hope (1997)
- Roy Hess (voice) on Dinosaurs (1991-1994)
TV Guest Roles
- Will’s Attorney on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2012)
- Mr. Moser on Grey’s Anatomy (2011)
- Vince Westfal on NCIS (2011)
- Father Dugan on Desperate Housewives (2011)
- Doctor Burwitz on Raising Hope (2011)
- Mike Landry on ER (2008)
- General Mark ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald on Boston Legal (2007)
- Tom ‘Z’ Zimmerman - 2007 on Cold Case (2007)
- Lieutenant Jeff Henry on NYPD Blue (2005)
- Norris on Touched by an Angel (2002)
- Mr. Montgomery on Reba (2001)
- Daniel Bryant on Spin City (2001)
- Dr. John Kennedy on The Sopranos (2001)
- Dr. Bernstein on Yes, Dear (2001)
- Officer Stockton on Malcolm in the Middle (2001)
- Morris Clancy on The Pretender (1997)
- Dennis Lundy on Wings (1997)
- Thomas on Party of Five (1995)
- Rondall Kittleman on Home Improvement (1991)
- Andy on Married with Children (1990)
- Springfield Nuclear Power Plant Employee on The Simpsons (1990)
Film Roles
- Ronnie in Meet Monica Velour (2010)
- Agent Stamek in Stealing Sinatra (2003)
- Chief Troutman in Lucky Numbers (2000)
- Lester Leeman in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
- Tricky in The Mod Squad (1999)
- Federal Prosecutor in Dear God (1996)
- Alex in Getting Even with Dad (1994)
- Don Buckman in Addams Family Values (1993)
- Morris Frost in L.A. Story (1991)
- Bill in Christmas Vacation (1989)
- Glen in Raising Arizona (1987)
Trivia
- Ranked #3 on Tropopkin’s Top 25 Most Intriguing People [Issue #100]
- He was the first person to guest star on the TV series The Simpsons (1989), which holds the record for Most Guest Stars Featured in a TV Series (as of 2011).
- In 1997 was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Special for ABC Afterschool Special.
- Has appeared opposite fellow Scandal co-star Brenda Song in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody in 2007.
References
- IMDb - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0573481/
- Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_McMurray