Sam Reese

Sammy Pharr Reese (September 11, 1930[2] – September 11, 1985[3] or September 12, 1985[1] (sources differ) ) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing the role of the "Clerk" in the 1967 film In the Heat of the Night.[4]

Sam Reese
Born
Sammy Pharr Reese[1]

(1930-09-11)September 11, 1930
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
DiedSeptember 11, 1985(1985-09-11) (aged 55)
September 12, 1985(1985-09-12) (aged 55)
(sources differ)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1959–1970

Reese was born in Montgomery, Alabama,[2] the son of Mary Reese.[1] He guest-starred in television programs, including The Andy Griffith Show, Gunsmoke, I Spy, The Big Valley, Iron Horse, Death Valley Days and That Girl.[2] He also appeared in a few episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour[2] and Dr. Kildare, playing the role of "Dr. Dan Shanks", but only appeared in the first season on four episodes. He died on September 11, 1985[3] or September 12, 1985[1] (sources differ), at his 55th birthday of a stroke in Montgomery, Alabama.[3]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1963PT 109Andrew Kirksey
1963Captain Newman, M.D.Haskell - Patient
1965King RatKurt
1967In the Heat of the NightClerk
1970The Traveling ExecutionerPriest

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1959The DetectivesSmitty1 episode
1959Law of the PlainsmanFigure1 episode
1960Black SaddleRunty1 episode
1960Zane Grey TheaterThird Man1 episode
1961Death Valley DaysAb Garza1 episode
1961-1962Dr. KildareDr. Dan Shanks4 episodes
1963-1964The Outer LimitsClyde Wyatt/George Wilkenson2 episodes
1963-1964The Alfred Hitchcock HourMartin Hendrix/Henry, The Barber/Milt Marshall/Wilford Likens4 episodes
1964The VirginianSqueaker1 episode
1964Kentucky JonesPrincipal/Mr. Percy2 episodes
1965That GirlFather John Morton1 episode
1966The Andy Griffith ShowPhotographer1 episode
1966-1967I SpySam Drake/Langdon2 episodes
1967GunsmokeBuff Watson1 episode
1967The Big ValleyOllie Patten1 episode
1967Occasional WifeStool Pigeon1 episode
1967Iron HorseFerris1 episode

References
  1. "Sammy Pharr Reese". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 13, 1985. p. 39. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Sam Reese". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  3. "Sammy Reese". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  4. "In the Heat of the Night (1967)". AllMovie. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
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