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One of America’s most accomplished actors, Sam
Waterston has starred in film, on television and on stage, earning critical acclaim and a host of awards. In film, Waterston appeared in Oliver Stone’s "Nixon; The Shadow Conspiracy", starring Charlie Sheen and Donald Sutherland; and John Waters’ black comedy "Serial Mom", opposite Kathleen Turner. He earned an Oscar nomination as Best Actor for his performance in The Killing Fields, and he was a Golden Globe nominee for his work in "The Great Gatsby". His other films include "Rancho Deluxe", "Heaven’s Gate", "Hopscotch", "Interiors", "Hannah and Her Sisters", "September" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors". He recently co-starred with Mia Farrow in "Miracle at Midnight", a Disney made-for-television movie filmed in Ireland and due to air in May 1998. Waterston starred on the NBC series "I’ll Fly Away", earning a Golden Globe Award and three Emmy nominations. He received an Emmy Award as host of the ten-part NBC informational series "Lost Civilizations" and has also been nominated for several British Television Awards. His impressive body of stage work includes Broadway and off-Broadway productions as well as many productions with the New York Shakespeare Festival including "As You Like It", "Cymbeline", "Measure for Measure" and "Hamlet". He earned a Tony Award nomination for his role as Abe Lincoln in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York, and an Obie Award and a Drama Desk Award for his portrayal of Benedict in "Much Ado About Nothing". Waterston lives in Connecticut with his wife and four children. His birthday is November 15. |
