Sam Lloyd
Sam Lloyd (November 12, 1963 – April 30, 2020)[1] was an American actor and singer, best known for his portrayal of lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series Scrubs and the sitcom Cougar Town.
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| Born | November 12, 1963 Springfield, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 2020 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1988–2020 |
| Spouse | Vanessa Lloyd |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Christopher Lloyd (uncle) |
Early life edit
Lloyd was born in Springfield, Vermont, on November 12, 1963, the son of Marianna McGuffin and Samuel Lloyd Sr.,[1] an actor.[2] One of five siblings—which included Laurel, Robin, Sandra, and Jackson—he is the nephew of actor Christopher Lloyd.[2]
He attended Syracuse University in the 1980s.[3] There he starred in friend Paul Perry's student film Fan Mail, which Lloyd described as a "clever, fun, kind of homage to silent films".[4]
Career edit
Lloyd is best known for his portrayal of lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series Scrubs and the sitcom Cougar Town. He and his uncle Christopher both guest-starred on Malcolm in the Middle: Lloyd as a housing lawyer, and his uncle as Hal's father. The two also guested on The West Wing: Lloyd requesting the White House to release information about UFOs, and his uncle as a constitutional law expert. He also appeared in Desperate Housewives as Albert Goldfine, and in two episodes of Seinfeld as Ricky, a man who is obsessed with TV Guide and develops a crush on Elaine. Aside from acting, Lloyd was an accomplished singer with the a cappella group the Blanks,[3][5] who made many appearances on Scrubs under the name The Worthless Peons (also known as Ted's Band).[6] He also played the bass guitar in a Beatles tribute group called the Butties; although right-handed, he learned to play bass left-handed like Beatles bassist Paul McCartney to maintain authenticity.[7]
Illness and death edit
In January 2019, Lloyd was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, which was subsequently revealed to be metastatic lung cancer that had spread to his liver, spine, and jaw.[8][9][10] His wife Vanessa had given birth to their son, Weston, around the time Lloyd received his diagnosis. He died in Los Angeles on April 30, 2020, at the age of 56.[6][11]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Title | Year | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 1993 | Rick | [12] | |
| Flubber | 1997 | Coach Willy Barker | [6] | |
| Galaxy Quest | 1999 | Neru | [6] | |
| Scorcher | 2002 | "Fingers" | [13][14] | |
| The Mudge Boy | 2003 | Ray Blodgett | [15] | |
| The Real Old Testament | 2003 | Abraham | [13] | |
| Advantage Hart | 2003 | Gus Blanderskud | Short | [13] |
| Spelling Bee | 2004 | Dr. Jacobs | Short | [13] |
| The Swidge | 2004 | Gil | Short | [13] |
| Back by Midnight | 2004 | Deputy | [13] | |
| Cry for Help | 2005 | John | Short | [13] |
| The Brothers Solomon | 2007 | Dr. Spencer | [16] | |
| ExTerminators | 2009 | Hutt | [17] | |
| Super Capers | 2009 | Herman Brainard | [17] |
Television edit
| Title | Year | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Court | 1988–1989 | Balloon Salesman / Waiter | 2 episodes | [18] |
| City | 1990 | Lance Armstrong | Main role, 13 episodes | [13] |
| Matlock | 1992 | Waiter | 1 episode | [19] |
| Seinfeld | 1993–1994 | Ricky | 2 episodes | [6][18] |
| Double Rush | 1995 | Barkley | Main role, 13 episodes | [19] |
| A Bucket of Blood | 1995 | Leonard | Television movie | [13] |
| Coach | 1996 | Ed | 1 episode | [12] |
| Champs | 1995 | "Bulldog" | 1 episode | [13] |
| Mad About You | 1997 | Cousin David | 2 episodes | [13] |
| The Drew Carey Show | 1997 | Jack | 1 episode | [13] |
| 3rd Rock from the Sun | 1997–1998 | Eddie | 2 episodes | [20] |
| Two Guys and a Girl | 1999 | Career Counsellor | 1 episode | [13] |
| Spin City | 1998–2000 | Paleontologist / Walter | 2 episodes | [21] |
| The West Wing | 1999–2002 | Bob Engler | 2 episodes | [6][18] |
| Battery Park | 2000 | Roy Galilean / Ray Giddeon | 3 episodes | [13] |
| NYPD Blue | 2000 | Larry | 1 episode | [13] |
| Scrubs | 2001–2009 | Ted Buckland | Recurring role, 95 episodes | [6] |
| The Nightmare Room | 2002 | Mr. Murphy | 1 episode | [13] |
| Desperate Housewives | 2004–2005 | Dr. Albert Goldfine | Recurring role, 8 episodes | [6][18] |
| Malcolm in the Middle | 2005 | Jim | 1 episode | [6] |
| Numb3rs | 2009 | Group Leader | 1 episode | [22] |
| Medium | 2010 | Danny Watson | 1 episode | [23] |
| Cougar Town | 2011–2012 | Ted Buckland | 3 episodes | [6] |
| The Middle | 2012–2013 | Mr. Walker | 3 episodes | [21] |
| Modern Family | 2014–2019 | Lester / Bobby | 2 episodes | [6] |
| Bones | 2014 | Donald McKeon | 1 episode | [21][22] |
| Shameless | 2015 | Buddy Diamond | 1 episode | [6] |
| Dr. Ken | 2016 | Gary | 1 episode | [24] |
| Happy Together | 2018 | Gene Johnston | 1 episode | [25] |
| American Housewife | 2019 | Sam Marks | 1 episode | [25] |
References edit
- ^ a b "'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd dies at 56". Los Angeles Times. May 3, 2020. from the original on June 1, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
Samuel Lloyd Jr. was born on Nov. 12, 1963, in Springfield, Vt., to Marianna McGuffin and Samuel Lloyd Sr.
- ^ a b "Weston theater fixture Sam Lloyd, 91, was a community leader, philanthropist". The Chester Telegraph. Chester, Vermont. March 24, 2017. from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ a b "'Scrubs' Actor, Syracuse alum Sam Lloyd dead at 56". WSYR-TV. Syracuse, New York. May 2, 2020. from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Baker, Chris (October 8, 2014). "From Syracuse University to 'Scrubs' and back: Sam Lloyd recalls his roots at SU". Syracuse.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ The Blanks official website. Retrieved on May 2, 2020. from the original on April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Shafer, Elise (May 1, 2020). "Sam Lloyd, 'Scrubs' Actor, Dies at 56". Variety. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ The Butties Website
- ^ Goldblatt, Daniel (February 5, 2019). "'Scrubs' Star Sam Lloyd Diagnosed With Cancer". The Blast. from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ Hohman, Maura (February 5, 2019). "'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd diagnosed with lung cancer weeks after welcoming new baby". People. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ Mee, Emily (February 6, 2019). "Scrubs actor diagnosed with cancer weeks after becoming a father". Sky News. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ Drury, Sharareh (May 1, 2020). "'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd Dies at 56". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
Survivors include his wife, Vanessa, and their son, Weston, born in 2019.
- ^ a b "'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd Dead at 56 | ExtraTV.com". Extra. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Sam Lloyd". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "Sam Lloyd". Miramax. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "The Mudge Boy". TV Guide. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "Sam Lloyd Dies, 'Scrubs' and 'Cougar Town' Star Was 56". MovieWeb. May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ a b "Sam Lloyd". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Hoffman, Jordan (May 2, 2020). "Sam Lloyd, Scrubs Co-Star, Dies at Age 56". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Gifford, Storm (May 2020). "'Scrubs' co-star Sam Lloyd, who played lawyer Ted Buckland, dead at 56". New York Daily News. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "'Scrubs' Creator Bill Lawrence Posts Heartfelt Message on Sam Lloyd After His Death at 56". PopCulture. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c "'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd's Wife Releases Statement on Star's Death Due to Lung Cancer". PopCulture. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "Scrubs star Sam Lloyd dies aged 56". Radio Times. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "Sam Lloyd". TV Guide. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ Trepany, Charles (May 1, 2020). "Sam Lloyd from 'Scrubs' dies at 56; Zach Braff, Ken Jeong pay tribute to comedic actor". USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (May 2, 2020). "Sam Lloyd Dies: 'Scrubs' Actor Who Appeared On 'Seinfeld' & 'West Wing' Was 56". Deadline Hollywoodaccess-date=May 2, 2020.
External links edit
- Sam Lloyd at IMDb