David Samson

New Jersey, USA · b. Jun 19, 1918

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5

credits

Acting

known for

75

age at death

David Samson (June 19, 1918 — August 12, 1993) was an American actor best known for his collaborations with cult filmmaker John Waters.

KNOWN FOR

American Playhouse

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5

1988

as WZZT Official

1986

as 1st Politician

1984

American Playhouse

as Abraham Spooner

1981

as Elmer Fishpaw

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as Self (archive footage)

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