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)

Sam Lloyd (November 12, 1963 – April 30, 2020)[1] was an American actor and singer who played lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series Scrubs and the sitcom Cougar Town.

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 was the nephew of actor Christopher Lloyd.[2]

He attended Syracuse University in the 1980s.[3] There he starred in his friend Paul Perry's student film Fan Mail, which Lloyd described as a "clever, fun, kind of homage to silent films".[4]

Career

Lloyd played 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 found 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 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

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

  1. ^ a b "'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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "'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. ^ 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.
  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. ^ a b "'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd Dead at 56 | ExtraTV.com". Extra. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Sam Lloyd". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  14. ^ "Sam Lloyd". Miramax. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  15. ^ "The Mudge Boy". TV Guide. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  16. ^ "Sam Lloyd Dies, 'Scrubs' and 'Cougar Town' Star Was 56". MovieWeb. May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  17. ^ a b "Sam Lloyd". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  18. ^ a b c d Hoffman, Jordan (May 2, 2020). "Sam Lloyd, Scrubs Co-Star, Dies at Age 56". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "'Scrubs' Creator Bill Lawrence Posts Heartfelt Message on Sam Lloyd After His Death at 56". PopCulture. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  21. ^ a b c "'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd's Wife Releases Statement on Star's Death Due to Lung Cancer". PopCulture. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  22. ^ a b "Scrubs star Sam Lloyd dies aged 56". Radio Times. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  23. ^ "Sam Lloyd". TV Guide. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ 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.

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