Wikipedia / Sam Whipple
Wikipedia / Sam Whipple
Sampson E. Whipple (September 25, 1960 June 3, 2002) was an American actor best remembered for his role as Dr. John Ballard on the TV series Seven Days.
His credits include The Doors, Airheads, This Is Spinal Tap and The Rock. He also appeared in television shows such as Open All Night, The Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld, and Home Improvement.
On June 3, 2002, Whipple died at age 41 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1981 | Grad Night | Gary | Film debut |
1981-1982 | Terry Hoffmeister | 13 episodes | |
1982 | Produce Man | ||
1984 | Recording Engineer | Uncredited | |
1984 | Karl Shub, Jr. | 2 episodes | |
1984 | Gigio | ||
1984 | Jack Driscoll / Bill | 2 episodes | |
1985 | Kathleen's One-night Stand | Episode: "Somewhere Under the Rainbow" | |
1986 | Jailer | ||
1986 | Sam | Episode: "On the Road Again" | |
1987 | Sam | Episode: "My Two and Only" | |
1990 | TV movie | ||
1991 | Ed Sullivan's producer | ||
1991 | Bert Jeeter | TV movie | |
1992 | Makeup Artist | 5 episodes | |
1993 | Reverend Gandin | Episode: "Musso: A Wedding" | |
1994 | Lawson | Episode: "To Be... Or Not to Be" | |
1994 | Night Driving | Minister | |
1994 | Personal Manager | ||
1994 | Lawson | Episode: "Jimmy's Girl" | |
1994 | Lawson | Episode: "The Incredible Journey" | |
1995 | Usher | Episode: "No, No, Godot" | |
1996 | Artie | ||
1996 | Larry Henderson | ||
1996 | Joe Jr. | ||
1996 | J. Allen Hynek | Episode: "Hostile Convergence" | |
1997 | Delivery | Mr. Mackintosh | |
1998 | Dr. Migollito Vellar | Episode: "The Item" | |
1998 | Willy | Episode: "A Box of Wendy" | |
1998 | Phone Guy #1 | Episode: "The Maid" | |
1998-2000 | Dr. John Ballard | 30 episodes | |
2001 | Last Ride | Snowboard Rep | |
2002 | Wishing Will | Episode: "The Wish" | |
2003 | Straighten Up America | Jack | Posthumous release (final film role) |
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