Sam Yorty
- Acting
- October 1, 1908 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
- June 5, 1998
Biography
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
Filmography
- Conspiracy? · Self
- The Marilyn Files · Self
- American Experience · Self
- Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys · Self
- CHiPs · Mayor
- No Substitute for Victory · Self
- Here's Lucy · Sam Yorty
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In · Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · Self
- The Merv Griffin Show · Self