Sam Yorty
October 1, 1908 (117 years old) in 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2004 · Conspiracy? as Self (archive footage)
- 1992 · The Marilyn Files as self
- 1988 · American Experience as Self (archive footage)
- 1985 · Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys as Self
- 1977 · CHiPs as Mayor
- 1970 · No Substitute for Victory as Self
- 1968 · Here's Lucy as Sam Yorty
- 1968 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self (uncredited)
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- 1962 · The Merv Griffin Show as Self