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.

Sam Whipple
Born
Sampson E. Whipple

(1960-09-25)September 25, 1960
DiedJune 3, 2002(2002-06-03) (aged 41)

His credits include The Doors, Airheads, This Is Spinal Tap and The Rock. He also appeared in television shows such as Open All Night,[1] The Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld, and Home Improvement.

On June 3, 2002, Whipple died at age 41 after a two-year battle with cancer.[2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1981 Grad Night Gary
1981-1982 Open All Night Terry Hoffmeister 13 episodes
1982 Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again Produce Man
1984 This Is Spinal Tap Recording Engineer Uncredited
1984 Buffalo Bill Karl Shub, Jr. 2 episodes
1984 The World of Don Camillo Gigio
1984 Family Ties Jack Driscoll / Bill 2 episodes
1985 Moonlighting Kathleen's One-night Stand Episode: "Somewhere Under the Rainbow"
1986 Blue City Jailer
1986 ALF Sam Episode: "On the Road Again"
1987 Newhart Sam Episode: "My Two and Only"
1990 Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again Jughead Jones TV movie
1991 The Doors Ed Sullivan's producer
1991 The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw Bert Jeeter TV movie
1992 The Larry Sanders Show Makeup Artist 5 episodes
1993 Parker Lewis Can't Lose Reverend Gandin Episode: "Musso: A Wedding"
1994 Airheads Personal Manager
1996 The Great White Hype Artie
1996 The Rock Larry Henderson
1997 Delivery Mr. Mackintosh
1998 NYPD Blue Willy Episode: "A Box of Wendy"
1998 Seinfeld Phone Guy #1 Episode: "The Maid"
1998-2000 Seven Days Dr. John Ballard 30 episodes
2001 Last Ride Snowboard Rep

References

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  1. ^ Handler, David (March 3, 1982). "'Open All Night' is weird -- but good". The Madison Courier. p. B7. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
  2. ^ Dailey, Ashley (8 July 2002). "Sam Whipple". Variety. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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