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.

For other people with similar names, see Sam Lloyd (disambiguation).

Sam Lloyd
Lloyd smiling
Lloyd in 2009
Born(1963-11-12)November 12, 1963
Springfield, Vermont, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2020(2020-04-30) (aged 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materSyracuse University
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1988–2020
SpouseVanessa Lloyd
Children1
RelativesChristopher Lloyd (uncle)

Early life

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

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

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

Film
Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Rising Sun1993Rick [12]
Flubber1997Coach Willy Barker [6]
Galaxy Quest1999Neru [6]
Scorcher2002"Fingers" [13][14]
The Mudge Boy2003Ray Blodgett [15]
The Real Old Testament2003Abraham [13]
Advantage Hart2003Gus Blanderskud Short[13]
Spelling Bee2004Dr. Jacobs Short[13]
The Swidge2004Gil Short[13]
Back by Midnight2004Deputy [13]
Cry for Help2005John Short[13]
The Brothers Solomon2007Dr. Spencer [16]
ExTerminators2009Hutt [17]
Super Capers2009Herman Brainard [17]

Television
Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Night Court1988–1989Balloon Salesman / Waiter 2 episodes[18]
City1990Lance Armstrong Main role, 13 episodes[13]
Matlock1992Waiter 1 episode[19]
Seinfeld1993–1994Ricky 2 episodes[6][18]
Double Rush1995Barkley Main role, 13 episodes[19]
A Bucket of Blood1995Leonard Television movie[13]
Coach1996Ed 1 episode[12]
Champs1995"Bulldog" 1 episode[13]
Mad About You1997Cousin David 2 episodes[13]
The Drew Carey Show1997Jack 1 episode[13]
3rd Rock from the Sun1997–1998Eddie 2 episodes[20]
Two Guys and a Girl1999Career Counsellor 1 episode[13]
Spin City1998–2000Paleontologist / Walter 2 episodes[21]
The West Wing1999–2002Bob Engler 2 episodes[6][18]
Battery Park2000Roy Galilean / Ray Giddeon 3 episodes[13]
NYPD Blue2000Larry 1 episode[13]
Scrubs2001–2009Ted Buckland Recurring role, 95 episodes[6]
The Nightmare Room2002Mr. Murphy 1 episode[13]
Desperate Housewives2004–2005Dr. Albert Goldfine Recurring role, 8 episodes[6][18]
Malcolm in the Middle2005Jim 1 episode[6]
Numb3rs2009Group Leader 1 episode[22]
Medium2010Danny Watson 1 episode[23]
Cougar Town2011–2012Ted Buckland 3 episodes[6]
The Middle2012–2013Mr. Walker 3 episodes[21]
Modern Family2014–2019Lester / Bobby 2 episodes[6]
Bones2014Donald McKeon 1 episode[21][22]
Shameless2015Buddy Diamond 1 episode[6]
Dr. Ken2016Gary 1 episode[24]
Happy Together2018Gene Johnston 1 episode[25]
American Housewife2019Sam Marks 1 episode[25]

References
  1. "'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd dies at 56". Los Angeles Times. May 3, 2020. Archived 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.
  2. "Weston theater fixture Sam Lloyd, 91, was a community leader, philanthropist". The Chester Telegraph. Chester, Vermont. March 24, 2017. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  3. "'Scrubs' Actor, Syracuse alum Sam Lloyd dead at 56". WSYR-TV. Syracuse, New York. May 2, 2020. Archived from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  4. 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.
  5. The Blanks official website. Retrieved on May 2, 2020. Archived from the original on April 23, 2020.
  6. Shafer, Elise (May 1, 2020). "Sam Lloyd, 'Scrubs' Actor, Dies at 56". Variety. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  7. The Butties Website
  8. Goldblatt, Daniel (February 5, 2019). "'Scrubs' Star Sam Lloyd Diagnosed With Cancer". The Blast. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  9. Hohman, Maura (February 5, 2019). "'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd diagnosed with lung cancer weeks after welcoming new baby". People. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  10. Mee, Emily (February 6, 2019). "Scrubs actor diagnosed with cancer weeks after becoming a father". Sky News. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  11. 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.
  12. "'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd Dead at 56 | ExtraTV.com". Extra. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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  18. Hoffman, Jordan (May 2, 2020). "Sam Lloyd, Scrubs Co-Star, Dies at Age 56". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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  20. "'Scrubs' Creator Bill Lawrence Posts Heartfelt Message on Sam Lloyd After His Death at 56". PopCulture. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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