
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 1, 1908
Died
June 5, 1998 (age 89)
Place of Birth
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Sam Yorty
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

TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962

TV
American Experience
Self (archive footage)
1988

TV
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962

TV
Here's Lucy
Sam Yorty
1968

TV
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
1968

TV
CHiPs
Mayor
1977

TV
Conspiracy?
Self (archive footage)
2004

Film
No Substitute for Victory
Self
1970

Film
The Marilyn Files
self
1992

Film
Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys
Self
1985
Filmography
2004TVConspiracy?as Self (archive footage)1992FilmThe Marilyn Filesas self1988TVAmerican Experienceas Self (archive footage)1985FilmSay Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedysas Self1977TVCHiPsas Mayor1970FilmNo Substitute for Victoryas Self1968TVHere's Lucyas Sam Yorty1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self (uncredited)1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self