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Sam Waterston

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Actor

The Resume

    (November 15, 1940- )
    Son of George Waterston and Alicia Atkinson
    Father was a British immigrant
    Mother was from one of New England's oldest families
    Appeared in his father's play at age 7
    Attended Yale University (1958-1962)
    Worked in New York theater during the 60s and 70s
    Won a Golden Globe award for the TV show 'I'll Fly Away'
    Best known as 'Law & Order's' Jack McCoy (1994- )
    Married with 4 children
    Generally regarded as much more stable than the characters he plays
    6'2

Why he might be annoying:

    Most people don't know about his roles outside of 'Law & Order.'
    Early in his life, he tried to quash his desire to become an actor.
    Former co-star Jill Hennessey thinks he gave 'Law & Order' sex appeal, even though he was in his fifties when he first appeared.
    His appearance has changed a lot throughout the years (without surgery).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He avoids the Hollywood lifestyle and lives in a farmhouse in Connecticut.
    He is a good interview and speaks intelligently.
    When not working, he spends a lot of time with his family.
    He won an Emmy for hosting 'Lost Civilizations.'
    For his performance in 'The Killing Fields,' he received an Oscar nomination.

Credit: Wang


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 31.58% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 25 Votes: 8.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 64 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 155 Votes: 44.52% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 78 Votes: 47.44% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 52 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 102 Votes: 62.75% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 19 Votes: 73.68% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 78 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 56 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 49 Votes: 32.65% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 56 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 83 Votes: 48.19% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 163 Votes: 63.19% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 4064 Votes: 32.26% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 526 Votes: 31.75% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 425 Votes: 43.76% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 483 Votes: 39.96% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 578 Votes: 43.25% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 2077 Votes: 41.31% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 4465 Votes: 41.81% Annoying