Sam Chew Jr.

Sam Chew Jr.

82 · Born: Aug 20, 1942

Personal Details

BornAug 20, 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Sam Chew, Jr., a native Philadelphian, hails from the City of Brotherly Love, where he spent his formative years. As a proud alumnus of Temple University, class of 1965, he went on to hone his skills in the competitive world of broadcasting, initially as an announcer and disc jockey in his hometown of Philadelphia. Following his passion for the spotlight, he made the bold decision to relocate to the iconic city of Hollywood in 1965, where his star began to rise.

As a contract player at 20th Century Fox, Sam Chew, Jr. shared the limelight with esteemed colleagues James Brolin and Tom Selleck from 1966 to 1968. This remarkable experience laid the groundwork for his extensive career in television, which has spanned hundreds of shows, including the beloved series The Love Boat, the dramatic epic Dynasty, the family-friendly comedy Eight Is Enough, the crime-solving thrillers Cannon, Mannix, and Barnaby Jones, among many others. His impressive résumé is marked by a multitude of guest starring roles, cementing his status as a versatile and sought-after talent.

In addition to his work in front of the camera, Sam Chew, Jr. has also made a significant impact in the commercial and spokesperson arenas, leveraging his smooth, velvety voice to deliver compelling narrations and voiceovers for a wide range of projects. With a career spanning decades, Sam Chew, Jr. continues to be an active and respected figure in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of television, film, and beyond.

Career

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1994
High Tide
High Tide as Ratchett
{"id":215690,"title":"Majority Rule","year":"1992","character":"Tim Gerris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/majority-rule","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215690.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Majority Rule
Majority Rule as Tim Gerris
{"id":5000,"title":"Oscar","year":"1991","character":"Van Leland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oscar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79f15o8iguk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79f15o8iguk0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Oscar
Oscar as Van Leland
{"id":102653,"title":"Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects","year":"1989","character":"McLane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kinjite-forbidden-subjects","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/519a3fa39je0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/519a3fa39je0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":156767,"title":"Voyager from the Unknown","year":"1984","character":"Bruce Ismay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/voyager-from-the-unknown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156767.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":62839,"title":"Scarab","year":"1984","character":"Raleigh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scarab","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62839.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62839.jpg"},"released":1}
Scarab
Scarab as Raleigh
{"id":7381,"title":"10 to Midnight","year":"1983","character":"Minister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/10-to-midnight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/i1tm0fv1uoo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/i1tm0fv1uoo0.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
10 to Midnight
10 to Midnight as Minister
{"id":32439,"title":"Time Walker","year":"1982","character":"Dr. Bruce Serrano","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/time-walker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32439.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32439.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Time Walker
Time Walker as Dr. Bruce Serrano
{"id":7118,"title":"Serial","year":"1980","character":"Bill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/serial","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7118.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7118.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Serial
Serial as Bill
{"id":63833,"title":"Brave New World","year":"1980","character":"Chief Dispenser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brave-new-world-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63833.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63833.jpg"},"released":1}
Brave New World
Brave New World as Chief Dispenser
{"id":24597,"title":"Love and Bullets","year":"1979","character":"Sam Cook","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-and-bullets","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/te3e64ut7ng0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/te3e64ut7ng0.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":64204,"title":"The Bastard","year":"1978","character":"Major","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bastard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64204.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":10682,"title":"F.I.S.T.","year":"1978","character":"Peter Jacobs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10682.jpg"},"released":1}
F.I.S.T.
F.I.S.T. as Peter Jacobs
{"id":81397,"title":"Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy","year":"1977","character":"Jack Kennedy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/young-joe-the-forgotten-kennedy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81397.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
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Tail Gunner Joe
Tail Gunner Joe as Robert F. Kennedy
{"id":32465,"title":"The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover","year":"1977","character":"FBI Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-private-files-of-j-edgar-hoover","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32465.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86078,"title":"Rattlers","year":"1976","character":"Dr. Tom Parkinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rattlers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86078.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Rattlers
Rattlers as Dr. Tom Parkinson
{"id":5951,"title":"Earthquake","year":"1974","character":"Tony (Kathie's Husband) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/earthquake","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hpvcjf2k8i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hpvcjf2k8i0.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Earthquake
Earthquake as Tony (Kathie's Husband) (uncredited)
{"id":64773,"title":"This Is a Hijack","year":"1973","character":"Pierce","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/this-is-a-hijack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64773.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64773.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":81739,"title":"40 Carats","year":"1973","character":"Arthur Forbes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/40-carats","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81739.jpg"},"released":1}
40 Carats
40 Carats as Arthur Forbes
{"id":7181,"title":"Conquest of the Planet of the Apes","year":"1972","character":"Controller (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/conquest-of-the-planet-of-the-apes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5poa92eonpp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5poa92eonpp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes as Controller (uncredited)
{"id":6897,"title":"Escape from the Planet of the Apes","year":"1971","character":"Undetermined (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/escape-from-the-planet-of-the-apes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s621kpmd2og.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s621kpmd2og.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Escape from the Planet of the Apes as Undetermined (uncredited)
{"id":65151,"title":"Changes","year":"1969","character":"Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/changes-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65151.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65151.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Changes
Changes as Charlie