Waterston Sam

Sam Waterston (Samuel Atkinson Waterston)

Born November 15, 1940, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Waterston is an American actor and producer with a long-standing career across film, television, and theater.

Notable works

• The Killing Fields (1984) — Sydney Schanberg, a journalist based in Phnom Penh whose experiences document the Khmer Rouge era.
• The Great Gatsby (1974) — Nick Carraway, narrator and observer of the novel's events on screen.
• Law & Order (1990–2010; revived in 2022–) — Jack McCoy, the tenacious and principled Executive District Attorney in the main television franchise.
• Grace and Frankie (2015–2022) — Sol Bergstein, one of the title characters' husbands, appearing in a widely viewed Netflix comedy-drama.
• Other prominent screen work includes a broad range of film and television roles spanning several decades, plus stage performances on Broadway and other venues.

Recent projects and current activity

In recent years, Waterston has remained active in television and film. He reprised the role of Jack McCoy in the Law & Order revival that began airing in 2022, continuing to contribute to the franchise alongside new and returning cast members. He also appeared in projects connected to his long-running body of work, including ongoing collaborations in film and theater. His work on Grace and Frankie remains a notable recent television credit, with the series concluding its run in 2022.

Public presence and social media

There is no widely publicized official social media profile that is consistently identified as the actor’s verified account. Fans may encounter fan pages or entertainment outlets covering his appearances, but no single, consistently updated official account is publicly confirmed. For current information, refer to NBC/Television network announcements, streaming platform pages for his shows, and reputable entertainment press outlets.

Quick facts

• Birth name: Samuel Atkinson Waterston
• Known for: Jack McCoy in Law & Order; Sol Bergstein in Grace and Frankie
• Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
• Education: Studied at Yale University (and pursued acting training thereafter)