Sam Edwards
Known for: Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sam George Edwards (May 26, 1915 – July 28, 2004) was an American actor. His most famous role on television was as banker Bill Anderson on Little House on the Prairie. Film Edwards' first major screen role was as Chuck Ramsey in the movie serial version of Captain Midnight (1942). From 1949 to 1981, he made several film appearances, with significant roles in Twelve O'Clock High (1949), Operation Pacific (1951), Gangbusters (1954), and supporting roles in The Beatniks (1960) and Suppose They Gave A War and Nobody Came (1969). He was also seen in The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), Hello, Dolly! (1969) and The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981). Television Edwards appeared on many television series starting in the mid-1950s. Most notable of these include many episodes of Dragnet and Gunsmoke throughout their long runs. He also appeared on over 60 different series, including The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, Straightaway, The Andy Griffith Show, Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, Mannix, Mission: Impossible, The Streets of San Francisco, Adam-12, The Red Skelton Show, Happy Days, The Dukes of Hazzard, and even Days of Our Lives. In 1969 Edwards appeared as Will Frazee on the TV series The Virginian in the episode titled "A Woman of Stone." Spouse Beverly Motley Edwards (m. 1969) Children 3 step-children Death On July 28, 2004, Edwards died of a heart attack in Durango, Colorado. CLR
Filmography
Series
Perry Mason
Cashier
1957
Series
Lassie
1954
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Sam Muggins
1960
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Lester Scobey
1960
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Fred
1960
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Tom Bedlow
1960
Series
Little House on the Prairie
Mr. Bill Anderson
1974
Series
Dragnet
1951
Series
Dragnet
Elwood Carney
1951
Series
Hawaii Five-O
Johnny Arnett
1968
Series
Wagon Train
Mr. Forbes
1957
Series
Adam-12
Harvey Pollard
1968
Series
Adam-12
Elvin Brady
1968
Series
Adam-12
Suspect
1968
Series
Adam-12
Hal Rosten
1968
Series
Mannix
1967
Series
Mission: Impossible
Drunk
1966
Series
The Virginian
Hotel Clerk
1962
Series
The Virginian
Desk Clerk
1962
Series
The Virginian
Hank the Hotel Clerk
1962
Series
Have Gun, Will Travel
First Man
1957
Series
The Flintstones
Mailman / Agent / Marv (voice)
1960
Series
Peter Gunn
1958
Series
Happy Days
Dr. Abner
1974
Series
Petticoat Junction
Ned Balsam
1963
Series
Petticoat Junction
Clerk
1963
Series
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Deputy Wilt Buford
1956
Series
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Cass
1956
Series
Cannon
Airport Manager
1971
Series
I Love Lucy
Bellboy
1951
Series
Gunsmoke
Binders
1955
Series
Gunsmoke
Cowboy
1955
Series
Gunsmoke
Morff
1955
Series
Gunsmoke
Stage Driver
1955
Series
Gunsmoke
Telegrapher
1955
Series
Gunsmoke
Barfly
1955
Series
Gunsmoke
Wolfer
1955
Series
Gunsmoke
Travis
1955
Series
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Abel (uncredited)
1958
Series
Thriller
Charles Larrimore
1960
Series
The F.B.I.
Jerry
1965
Series
Green Acres
1965
Series
Green Acres
Wally Wilkins
1965
Series
The Dukes of Hazzard
Track Steward
1979
Series
Mayberry R.F.D.
Clerk
1968
Series
The Invaders
Hank
1967
Series
The Invaders
Thatcher
1967
Series
Dragnet
Steve Houseman
1967
Series
Laramie
1959
Series
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Series
The Rookies
Kurt
1972
Series
Hazel
Fred Archibald
1961
Series
McCloud
1970
Series
That Girl
1966
Series
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Series
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974
Series
Felony Squad
1966
Film
Bambi
Adult Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
1942
Series
The Texan
1958
Series
The Mod Squad
1968
Series
Wonder Woman
Ernie
1975
Full Circle
Deputy
1960
Series
Laredo
1965
Series
Black Saddle
Leo Brimsey
1959
Series
Then Came Bronson
Will Hudson
1969
Series
The Dick Powell Show
Broken Leg
1961
Series
The Wonderful World of Disney
Mate
1954
Series
S.W.A.T.
1975
Film
Hello, Dolly!
Laborer (uncredited)
1969
Film
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Ticket Clerk
1981
Series
Straightaway
1961
Series
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
1971
Film
Chase
1973
Series
Kodiak
Barber
1974
Gang Busters
1952
Series
These Are the Days
1974
Series
General Electric Theater
Bob Cratchit
1953
Series
General Electric Theater
Farmhand
1953
Film
Twelve O'Clock High
Lieutenant Birdwell
1949
Film
The Cheyenne Social Club
Barfly Getting Up from Table (uncredited)
1970
Film
Flying Leathernecks
1951
Series
Klondike
Little Billy Leith
1960
Film
Operation Pacific
Junior
1951
Film
Guns Don't Argue
Fred Barker
1957
Film
Torpedo Run
Sub Radio Operator
1958
Film
Hog Wild
Farmer
1974
Film
The Street with No Name
Whitey (Uncredited)
1948
Film
Witness to Murder
Tommy (uncredited)
1954
Film
In Broad Daylight
Cunningham
1971
Film
The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
1976
Film
The Deadly Dream
Man Protesting His Innocence
1971
Film
Captain Midnight
Chuck Ramsey
1942
Film
The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
Milford Petrie
1977
Film
The Case of the Baltimore Girls
Hotel Manager
1978
Film
Hit Lady
Innkeeper
1974
Film
Period of Adjustment
Service Station Attendant (uncredited)
1962
Film
Revolt in the Big House
Al
1958
Film
Hoola Boola
(voice)
1941
Film
Destination Space
Technician (uncredited)
1959
Film
Set This Town on Fire
Motel Manager
1973
Film
Rubber Racketeers
Freddy Dale
1942
Film
The Sun Sets at Dawn
Reporter, Herald
1950
Film
High Hat
Performer
1937
Film
Gang Busters
Wayne Long
1955
Film
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
Announcer
1980
Rod Rocket
Rod Rocket (voice)
1963
Film
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter
Bixby
1979
Film
Just Me and You
1978
Dragnet
Rodman
1969
Film
The Beatniks
Red
1959
Film
The Little Broadcast
(voice) (uncredited)
1943
Film
East Side Kids
Pete
1940
Film
The Death of Me Yet
Jerry
1971