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Sam Harris' diversified career has run the gamut from actor on Broadway, film and television to writer, to singer and songwriter to director and producer. Known as "the original American Idol" Sam pulled a weekly audience of more than 25 million viewers, going on to win "Star Search" in its premier season, Harris and his powerhouse pop, gospel and theater influenced vocals have never looked back... See full bio »

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in Cushing, Oklahoma, USA
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2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Alan Widcom
– Malice in Wonderland (2012) … Alan Widcom
 
2010 Elena Undone
Tyler
 
2009 Rules of Engagement (TV series)
Jackie
– Family Style (2009) … Jackie
– Lyin' King (2009) … Jackie
 
2006-2007 The Class (TV series)
Perry Pearl
– The Class Goes Back to the Hospital (2007) … Perry Pearl
– The Class Springs a Leak (2007) … Perry Pearl (uncredited)
– The Class Has a Snow Day (2007) … Perry Pearl
– The Class Gives Thanks (2006) … Perry Pearl
– The Class Celebrates a Birthday (2006) … Perry Pearl
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2003 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
– Episode #2.49 (2003)
 
2000 In the Weeds
Jonathan
 
1993 Adventures in Wonderland (TV series)
Joe
– Hats Off to the King (1993) … Joe
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2005 little man (documentary) (composition)
 
1984 Down to Earth (TV series)
– Rejuvenation of Richard (1984) (writer)
– Selling the House (1984) (writer)
– Aunt Roz (1984) (writer)
– For Better, for Worse (1984) (writer)
– Practical Jokes (1984) (writer)
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Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2009 Salty Language, Peppered Morals (documentary) (writer: "Soul Sexy Girl", "Track Five", "Take 'Em On")
 
2008 So You Think You Can Dance (TV series)
– The Top 10 Perform (2008) (performer: "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat")
 
1997 The 51st Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (performer: "My Body")
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2001 Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary) (music supervisor, vocal arranger: Liza Minnelli)
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2012 Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Rocco's Dinner Party (TV series)
Himself
– Liza with a 'B!' (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Let's Do Lunch (TV series)
Himself
– Lets Do Lunch with Special Guest Sam Harris (2011) … Himself
 
2009 The Tyra Banks Show (TV series)
– Gay Is the New Black (2009)
 
2008 The Florence Henderson Show (TV series)
Himself
– Jason Alexander/Sam Harris (2008) … Himself
 
2007 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 January 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 Brunch (TV series)
Himself - Co-host
– Episode dated 11 January 2006 (2006) … Himself - Co-host
 
2005 A Capitol Fourth (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 Dr. Phil (TV series)
Himself
– 500th Show (2005) … Himself
 
2005 little man (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman (documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Green Lights
Himself
 
1997-2001 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 September 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 September 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 December 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 December 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 The 51st Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer & Nominee: Best Featured Actor in a Musical
 
1996 A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 
1994 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1994 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.65 (1994) … Himself
 
1986 You Write the Songs (TV series)
Himself - Regular
 
1985 Motown Returns to the Apollo (TV special)
Himself
 
1985 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
– Episode #14.21 (1985)
 
1984 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #28.12 (1984) … Himself
 
1983 Star Search (TV series)
Male Vocalist Champion
– Episode #1.8 (1983) … Male Vocalist Champion
– Episode #1.7 (1983) … Male Vocalist Champion
 

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Personal Details

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After winning Star Search, Sam's debut single "Sugar Don't Bite" hit #36 on the Billboard singles chart in late 1984. A subsequent song, "I'd Do It All Again" hit #52 in early 1986.

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Personal Quote:

I fear that my karmic lesson in this lifetime is humility - and I think that lesson is beneath me. See more »

Trivia:

He and Danny Jacobsen, who is a director and presentation coach for numerous Blue Chip companies and also film producer, have been a couple since 1994, and married since 2008. They adopted a son, Cooper Atticus Harris-Jacobsen, in April 2008, seven months before their November 2008 wedding ceremony. See more »

Trademark:

Powerful soaring vocals See more »

Nickname:

Schmulie See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini