Ancestry of
Sam Waterston
Stage, TV and Movie Actor
Who is Sam Waterston?
Sam Waterston is an American actor born on November 15, 1940 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He began his acting career in the 1960s, appearing in stage productions and later transitioning to film and television. Waterston is best known for his role as Jack McCoy in the long-running television series "Law & Order," which he appeared in for over a decade. He has also appeared in numerous films, including "The Great Gatsby," "The Killing Fields," and "The Good Shepherd." Waterston has received critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award.
Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Sam Waterston
Abby (Gray) Borden
Murdered Step-Mother of Lizzie Borden
5th cousin 4 times removed
via Thomas Little
George Plimpton
Sports writer, Humorist, and Journalist
18th cousin 3 times removed
via Henry Plantagenet
George Plimpton
Sports writer, Humorist, and Journalist
19th cousin 2 times removed
via Sir Maurice de Berkeley
Abigail Johnson
President and CEO of Fidelity Investments
10th cousin 3 times removed
via William Heath
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