Sam Bottoms

Sam Bottoms

Deceased · Born: Oct 17, 1955 · Died: Dec 16, 2008

Known For

Apocalypse NowApocalypse Now
The Outlaw Josey WalesThe Outlaw Josey Wales
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's ApocalypseHearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
The Last Picture ShowThe Last Picture Show

Personal Details

BornOct 17, 1955 Santa Barbara, California, USA
Spouse

  • Laura Bickford

    ( Sep 21, 2002 to Dec 16, 2008 )

  • Susan Arnold

    ( Apr 27, 1980 to Jul 23, 2025 )
Relatives
  • Timothy Bottoms (Sibling)
  • Joseph Bottoms (Sibling)

Biography

Sam Bottoms, a talented individual, entered this world on October 17, 1955, in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara, California, United States of America.

As an accomplished actor and producer, Bottoms left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with notable roles in films such as The Outlaw Josey Wales, a 1976 classic, Apocalypse Now, a 1979 masterpiece, and Seabiscuit, a 2003 critically acclaimed drama.

In his personal life, Bottoms was married twice, first to Laura Bickford and then to Susan Arnold.

Sadly, Sam Bottoms' life came to an end on December 16, 2008, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

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2007
Finishing the Game
Finishing the Game as Martey Kurtainbaum
{"id":9066,"title":"Sherrybaby","year":"2006","character":"Bob Swanson Sr.","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/sherrybaby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75t5hlc390l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75t5hlc390l0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Sherrybaby
Sherrybaby as Bob Swanson Sr.
{"id":50188,"title":"Winter Passing","year":"2006","character":"Brian","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/winter-passing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50188.jpg"},"released":1}
Winter Passing
Winter Passing as Brian
{"id":7066,"title":"Shopgirl","year":"2005","character":"Dan Buttersfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/shopgirl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ro6m4g61ch0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ro6m4g61ch0.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Shopgirl
Shopgirl as Dan Buttersfield
{"id":2255,"title":"Havoc","year":"2005","character":"Lt. Maris","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/havoc","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2255.jpg"},"released":1}
Havoc
Havoc as Lt. Maris
{"id":84835,"title":"Looking Through Lillian","year":"2002","character":"Gene","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/looking-through-lillian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84835.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Looking Through Lillian
Looking Through Lillian as Gene
{"id":14464,"title":"The Unsaid","year":"2001","character":"Joseph Caffey","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-unsaid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14464.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14464.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The Unsaid
The Unsaid as Joseph Caffey
{"id":23834,"title":"Shadow Fury","year":"2001","character":"Mitchell Madsen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/shadow-fury","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23834.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23834.jpg"},"released":1}
Shadow Fury
Shadow Fury as Mitchell Madsen
{"id":185000,"title":"Joseph's Gift","year":"1999","character":"Robert Keller","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/josephs-gift-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185000.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Joseph's Gift
Joseph's Gift as Robert Keller
{"id":85475,"title":"Mercenary II: Thick & Thin","year":"1999","character":"Camera Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/mercenary-ii-thick-thin-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85475.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85475.jpg"},"released":1}
Mercenary II: Thick & Thin
Mercenary II: Thick & Thin as Camera Man
{"id":56062,"title":"My Neighbor's Daughter","year":"1998","character":"Dennis Cromwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/my-neighbors-daughter-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56062.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
My Neighbor's Daughter
My Neighbor's Daughter as Dennis Cromwell
{"id":200113,"title":"Snide and Prejudice","year":"1997","character":"Therapist Schaub","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/snide-and-prejudice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200113.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200113.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Snide and Prejudice
Snide and Prejudice as Therapist Schaub
{"id":215544,"title":"Zooman","year":"1995","character":"Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/zooman-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215544.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Zooman
Zooman as Policeman
{"id":107,"title":"The X-Files","year":1995,"character":"Michael Kryder","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/the-x-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg"},"released":1}
The X-Files
The X-Files as Michael Kryder
{"id":197976,"title":"Sunny Side Up","year":"1994","character":"Sam Bottoms","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/sunny-side-up-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_197976.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_197976.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up as Sam Bottoms
{"id":4757,"title":"Sugar Hill","year":"1994","character":"Oliver Thompson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/sugar-hill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ui2gkvdsnr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ui2gkvdsnr0.jpg"},"released":1}
Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill as Oliver Thompson
{"id":204400,"title":"The Trust","year":"1993","character":"James Baker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-trust-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204400.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204400.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
The Trust
The Trust as James Baker
{"id":192199,"title":"North of Chiang Mai","year":"1992","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/north-of-chiang-mai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_192199.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_192199.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
North of Chiang Mai
North of Chiang Mai
{"id":59479,"title":"Dolly Dearest","year":"1991","character":"Elliot Wade","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/dolly-dearest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3u5lp199a3og.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3u5lp199a3og.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Dolly Dearest
Dolly Dearest as Elliot Wade
{"id":59661,"title":"Ragin' Cajun","year":"1991","character":"Legs","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/ragin-cajun-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59661.jpg"},"released":1}
Ragin' Cajun
Ragin' Cajun as Legs
{"id":9769,"title":"After School","year":"1988","character":"Father Michael McCarren","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/after-school","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9769.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9769.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
After School
After School as Father Michael McCarren
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1988,"character":"Sgt. Joe Rice","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Sgt. Joe Rice
{"id":7640,"title":"Gardens of Stone","year":"1987","character":"Lt. Webber","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/gardens-of-stone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1cbp86p22cvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1cbp86p22cvg.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Gardens of Stone
Gardens of Stone as Lt. Webber
{"id":80168,"title":"The Witching of Ben Wagner","year":"1987","character":"Mr. George 'Dad' Wagner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-witching-of-ben-wagner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80168.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80168.jpg"},"released":1}
The Witching of Ben Wagner
The Witching of Ben Wagner as Mr. George 'Dad' Wagner
{"id":61840,"title":"Hunter's Blood","year":"1986","character":"David Rand","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/hunters-blood-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61840.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Hunter's Blood
Hunter's Blood as David Rand
{"id":13706,"title":"Prime Risk","year":"1985","character":"Bill Yeoman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/prime-risk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13706.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13706.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Prime Risk
Prime Risk as Bill Yeoman
{"id":173208,"title":"Answers","year":"1985","character":"Patrolman Rick Selby (Segment \"A Good Time\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/answers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173208.jpg"},"released":1}
Answers
Answers as Patrolman Rick Selby (Segment "A Good Time")
{"id":63228,"title":"Desperate Lives","year":"1982","character":"Ken Baynes","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/desperate-lives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63228.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Desperate Lives
Desperate Lives as Ken Baynes
{"id":10052,"title":"East of Eden","year":1981,"character":"Cal Trask","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/east-of-eden","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10052.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10052.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
East of Eden
East of Eden as Cal Trask
{"id":6397,"title":"Bronco Billy","year":"1980","character":"Leonard James","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/bronco-billy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79hdapf0u8l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79hdapf0u8l0.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Bronco Billy
Bronco Billy as Leonard James
{"id":15392,"title":"Up from the Depths","year":"1979","character":"Greg Oliver","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/up-from-the-depths","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15392.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Up from the Depths
Up from the Depths as Greg Oliver
{"id":585,"title":"Apocalypse Now","year":"1979","character":"Lance B. Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/apocalypse-now","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2acqt2fon2l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2acqt2fon2l0.jpg"},"released":1}
Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now as Lance B. Johnson
{"id":6275,"title":"The Outlaw Josey Wales","year":"1976","character":"Jamie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-outlaw-josey-wales","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3kgr8b1iocjg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3kgr8b1iocjg.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Outlaw Josey Wales as Jamie
{"id":86232,"title":"Cage Without a Key","year":"1975","character":"Buddy Goleta","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/cage-without-a-key","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86232.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Cage Without a Key
Cage Without a Key as Buddy Goleta
{"id":86422,"title":"Zandy's Bride","year":"1974","character":"Mel Allan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/zandys-bride-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86422.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86422.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Zandy's Bride
Zandy's Bride as Mel Allan
{"id":86417,"title":"Savages","year":"1974","character":"Ben Campbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/savages-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86417.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86417.jpg"},"released":1}
Savages
Savages as Ben Campbell
{"id":86533,"title":"Class of '44","year":"1973","character":"Marty","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/class-of-44-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86533.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Class of '44
Class of '44 as Marty
{"id":6312,"title":"The Last Picture Show","year":"1971","character":"Billy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-picture-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5246d3k94on0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5246d3k94on0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show as Billy
{"id":59444,"title":"Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse","year":"1991","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/hearts-of-darkness-a-filmmakers-apocalypse-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/689diplg0hr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/689diplg0hr0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
{"id":59854,"title":"Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas","year":"1991","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/picture-this-the-times-of-peter-bogdanovich-in-archer-city-texas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59854.jpg"},"released":1}
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas