Sam Yorty
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 1, 1908
- Died
- June 5, 1998 (aged 89)
- Birthplace
- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Biography
Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.
Known For
Filmography
Conspiracy?
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
The Marilyn Files
Movie · as self
American Experience
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys
Movie · as Self
CHiPs
TV · as Mayor · 1 ep
No Substitute for Victory
Movie · as Self
Here's Lucy
TV · as Sam Yorty · 1 ep
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV · as Self (uncredited) · 2 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self · 2 eps
The Merv Griffin Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep