Biography
Sammy Jackson (August 18, 1937 β April 26, 1995) was an American actor, known particularly for his roles reflecting rural life, and a country music disc jockey, although he also played pop-standards during 1983 at Los Angeles's KMPC. He also recorded several 45 RPM singles in country and rockabilly styles between 1959 and 1965. Born in Henderson, North Carolina, Jackson wished to be an actor and moved to California working as a shipping clerk but was contracted to Warner Brothers where he appeared saying one line in the film No Time for Sergeants. He appeared in the syndicated American Civil War drama Gray Ghost and on the Warner Brothers Television series 77 Sunset Strip starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., and in the TV series Maverick, opposite James Garner in the episode "Trooper Maverick" as Private Heaven.
In 1973, he appeared in the TV series Adam 12.
Filmography
all 22
Movies 11
TV Shows 11
self 2
Knight Rider (1982)
The Rebels (1979)
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
Haunts of the Very Rich (1972)
Norwood (1970)
The Boatniks (1970)
Adam-12 (1968)
The Night of the Grizzly (1966)
None But the Brave (1965)
Shindig! (1964)
The Virginian (1962)
Maverick (1957)
Sugarfoot (1957)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1937-08-18
Deathday1995-04-26 (57 years old)
Birth PlaceHenderson, North Carolina, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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