Sam Harris

Born:11. januar 1877

Place of Birth:Sydney, Australia

Died:22. oktober 1969

Known For:Acting

Biography

Sam Harris, a distinguished actor hailing from Sydney, Australia, graced the silver screen with his presence and talent. Born on January 11, 1877, Harris embarked on a remarkable career that would etch his name in the annals of cinematic history. His performances were marked by a captivating blend of charisma and depth, captivating audiences around the world.

Throughout his illustrious career, Harris showcased his versatility and skill in a variety of roles. From the heroic demeanor in "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (1936) to the adventurous spirit in "Safari" (1940), he brought characters to life with a unique flair that left a lasting impact on viewers. His portrayal in "I Cover the War!" (1937) exemplified his ability to immerse himself fully in the roles he undertook, earning him acclaim and admiration.

Behind the scenes, Harris's dedication to his craft shone through in every project he undertook. His commitment to excellence and his passion for storytelling set him apart as a true artist in the world of cinema. His collaboration with esteemed colleagues and directors further solidified his reputation as a consummate professional, respected by all who had the privilege of working with him.

Off-screen, Harris found joy and companionship in his marriage to Constance M.K. Harris, sharing a bond that enriched his life beyond the realm of acting. Their partnership was a source of strength and support, grounding him amidst the whirlwind of the entertainment industry. It was a testament to his character, both on and off the screen.

As the years passed, Harris's legacy continued to endure, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of film. His contributions to the art form were celebrated by audiences and critics alike, cementing his status as a revered figure in the realm of acting. His performances stood the test of time, captivating new generations with their timeless appeal and emotional resonance.

On October 22, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, USA, the world bid farewell to a true cinematic luminary. Harris's passing left a void in the hearts of many, his presence immortalized through the characters he brought to life on screen. Though he may have left this world, his spirit lives on through the enduring legacy of his work, a testament to his talent and his enduring impact on the world of film.

Sam Harris's journey from humble beginnings to international acclaim serves as an inspiration to aspiring actors and film enthusiasts alike. His dedication, passion, and talent remain a shining example of the transformative power of storytelling and the magic of cinema. Through his work, he touched the hearts of countless individuals, leaving behind a rich tapestry of performances that continue to resonate with audiences to this day.

In the realm of cinema, Sam Harris's name stands as a beacon of excellence and artistry, a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the profound impact of a talented actor. His contributions to the world of film will forever be cherished and celebrated, a reminder of the beauty and depth that can be found in the art of acting. Sam Harris may have left this world, but his legacy lives on, a testament to the timeless nature of his work and the indelible mark he left on the hearts of all who had the pleasure of witnessing his performances.

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Statehood Audience Member (uncredited)

1962

Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.

Easter Parade

Backstage Well-Wisher/Diner at Rooftop Show (uncredited)

1948

On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.

The Sound of Music

Party Guest (uncredited)

1965

In the years before the Second World War, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

Citizen Kane

Newsreel Man (uncredited)

1941

Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Jewelry Shop Clerk (uncredited)

1961

Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.

The Great Dictator

Officer (uncredited)

1940

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

Some Like It Hot

Hotel Guest (uncredited)

1959

Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.

Sabrina

Party Guest (uncredited)

1954

Linus and David Larrabee are the two sons of a very wealthy family. Linus is all work – busily running the family corporate empire, he has no time for a wife and family. David is all play – technically he is employed by the family business, but never shows up for work, spends all his time entertaining, and has been married and divorced three times. Meanwhile, Sabrina Fairchild is the young, shy, and awkward daughter of the household chauffeur, who goes away to Paris for two years, and returns to capture David's attention, while falling in love with Linus.

Singin' in the Rain

Audience Member (uncredited)

1952

In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.

Strangers on a Train

Party Guest (uncredited)

1951

Having met on a train, a smooth-talking psychotic socialite shares his theory on how two complete strangers can get away with murder to an amateur tennis player — a theory he plans to test out.

Dial M for Murder

Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)

1954

When American writer Mark Halliday visits the very married Margot Wendice in London, he unknowingly sets off a chain of blackmail and murder.

Judgment at Nuremberg

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

1961

In 1947, four German judges who served on the bench during the Nazi regime face a military tribunal to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Chief Justice Haywood hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe, but also from the widow of a Nazi general, an idealistic U.S. Army captain and reluctant witness Irene Wallner.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

1953

Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Royal Albert Hall Attendee (uncredited)

1956

A couple vacationing in Morocco with their young son accidentally stumble upon an assassination plot. When the child is kidnapped to ensure their silence, they have to take matters into their own hands to save him.

Giant

Governor's Ball Guest (uncredited)

1956

Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.

Meet Me in St. Louis

Mr. March (uncredited)

1944

Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.

Laura

Party Guest (uncredited)

1944

A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.

East of Eden

Official at Parade (uncredited)

1955

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.

My Fair Lady

Guest at Ball (uncredited)

1964

A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society.

The Caine Mutiny

Graduation Ceremony Attendee (uncredited)

1954

When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

Wuthering Heights

Party Guest / Wedding Guest (uncredited)

1939

The Earnshaws are Yorkshire farmers during the early 19th Century. One day, Mr. Earnshaw returns from a trip to the city, bringing with him a ragged little boy called Heathcliff. Earnshaw's son, Hindley, resents the child, but Heathcliff becomes companion and soulmate to Hindley's sister, Catherine. After her parents die, Cathy and Heathcliff grow up wild and free on the moors and despite the continued enmity between Hindley and Heathcliff they're happy -- until Cathy meets Edgar Linton, the son of a wealthy neighbor.

Limelight

Socialite (uncredited)

1952

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

Inherit the Wind

Townsman (uncredited)

1960

Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.

The Philadelphia Story

Party Guest (uncredited)

1940

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.

Gilda

Gambler (uncredited)

1946

A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.

Auntie Mame

Mr. Jackson (uncredited)

1958

Mame Dennis, a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick after his wealthy father dies. Conflict ensues when the executor of the father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school.

Foreign Correspondent

Luncheon Guest (uncredited)

1940

American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.

An Affair to Remember

Audience Member (uncredited)

1957

A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?

You Can't Take It with You

Diner (uncredited)

1938

Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.

Guys and Dolls

Spectator at Hot Box Club (uncredited)

1955

Gambler Nathan Detroit has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson that Sky cannot get virtuous Sarah Brown out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky negotiates a date with her in exchange for bringing people into her mission. Meanwhile, Nathan's longtime fiancée, Adelaide, wants him to go legit and marry her.

Monsieur Verdoux

Magistrate (uncredited)

1947

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.

The Bad and the Beautiful

Party Guest (uncredited)

1952

Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.

The Great Race

Man in Hallway at Sentinel (uncredited)

1965

Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.

The Killers

Fight Spectator (uncredited)

1946

Two hit men walk into a diner asking for a man called "the Swede". When the killers find the Swede, he's expecting them and doesn't put up a fight. Since the Swede had a life insurance policy, an investigator, on a hunch, decides to look into the murder. As the Swede's past is laid bare, it comes to light that he was in love with a beautiful woman who may have lured him into pulling off a bank robbery overseen by another man.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Party Guest (uncredited)

1931

Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.

Around the World in Eighty Days

Extra (uncredited)

1956

Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.

Two Rode Together

Post Doctor (uncredited)

1961

Two tough westerners bring home a group of settlers who have spent years as Comanche hostages.

Angel

Man at Club (uncredited)

1937

While vacationing without her busy British diplomat husband, a married woman falls for another man.