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Sam Schacht(1936-2023)

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  • Soundtrack
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Gale Mayron and Sam Schacht in Heart of Midnight (1988)
Sam Schacht was born on 19 April 1936 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Great Performances (1971), The Equalizer (1985) and A Shock to the System (1990). He was married to Sybil Blaufeld. He died on 5 January 2023 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornApril 19, 1936
DiedJanuary 5, 2023(86)
BornApril 19, 1936
DiedJanuary 5, 2023(86)
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Known for

Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Julie
The Equalizer (1985)
The Equalizer
7.8
TV Series
  • Norrell
Michael Caine in A Shock to the System (1990)
A Shock to the System
6.6
  • David Jones
  • 1990
Battle of the Year (2013)
Battle of the Year
5.0
  • Soundtrack("Style Wars")
  • 2013

Credits

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Actor

  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Louis Bell
    • Nathan Becker
    • Hurley
    • 1990–2000
  • As the World Turns (1956)
    As the World Turns
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Dr. Rampf
    • 1995
  • Drew, Trip and Zoey (1993)
    Drew, Trip and Zoey
    Short
    • The Palm diner
    • 1993
  • Michael Caine in A Shock to the System (1990)
    A Shock to the System
    6.6
    • David Jones
    • 1990
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh in Heart of Midnight (1988)
    Heart of Midnight
    5.4
    • Uncle Fletcher (as Sam Schact)
    • 1988
  • The Equalizer (1985)
    The Equalizer
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Norrell
    • 1986
  • Sentimental Journey (1984)
    Sentimental Journey
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Roger
    • 1984
  • Guiding Light (1952)
    Guiding Light
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Brody
    • 1984
  • American Playhouse (1980)
    American Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Saul
    • 1984
  • Tattoo (1981)
    Tattoo
    5.3
    • Albert
    • 1981
  • Doctor Franken (1980)
    Doctor Franken
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • Lieutenant Pearson
    • 1980
  • Sharon Gabet and Larkin Malloy in The Edge of Night (1956)
    The Edge of Night
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Jimmy (credit only)
    • 1979
  • The Last Tenant (1978)
    The Last Tenant
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Doctor
    • 1978
  • James Pritchett in The Doctors (1963)
    The Doctors
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Eddie Cutler (uncredited)
    • 1978
  • A Secret Space (1977)
    A Secret Space
    6.2
    • Ted
    • 1977

Soundtrack

  • Battle of the Year (2013)
    Battle of the Year
    5.0
    • Soundtrack ("Style Wars")
    • 2013

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Sam Schact
  • Born
    • April 19, 1936
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 5, 2023
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(brief illness)
  • Spouse
    • Sybil Blaufeld1962 - January 5, 2023 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He is the former dean of the Actors Studio and currently teaches at the Stella Adler Conservatory.

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