Sam Yorty
Acting
1908-10-01 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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.
Filmography(10)
tvConspiracy?
as Self (archive footage) · 2004 · 9.0
movieThe Marilyn Files
as self · 1992 · 7.0
tvAmerican Experience
as Self (archive footage) · 1988 · 6.5
movieSay Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys
as Self · 1985 · 0.0
tvCHiPs
as Mayor · 1977 · 6.9
movieNo Substitute for Victory
as Self · 1970 · 5.0
tvHere's Lucy
as Sam Yorty · 1968 · 6.7
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited) · 1968 · 6.7
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1962 · 7.5
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 1962 · 6.6