Sam Lloyd

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.
EducationSyracuse University
OccupationsActor, singer
Years active1988–2020
Spouse(s)Kristy Willis
Vanessa Lloyd
Children1
RelativesChristopher Lloyd (uncle)

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

Early life, family and education

Lloyd was born in Springfield, Vermont, on November 12, 1963, the son of Marianna McGuffin and Samuel Lloyd Sr., an actor. Sam and his four siblings Laurel, Robin, Sandra, and Jackson have a famous uncle, actor Christopher Lloyd.

Sam attended Syracuse University in the 1980s. 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".

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, who made many appearances on Scrubs under the name The Worthless Peons (also known as Ted's Band). 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.


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. His wife Vanessa had given birth to their son, Weston, in November 2018. He died in Los Angeles on April 30, 2020, at the age of 56.

Filmography

Film

Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Rising Sun1993Rick
Flubber1997Coach Willy Barker
Galaxy Quest1999Neru
Scorcher2002"Fingers"
The Mudge Boy2003Ray Blodgett
The Real Old Testament2003Abraham
Advantage Hart2003Gus Blanderskud Short
Spelling Bee2004Dr. Jacobs Short
The Swidge2004Gil Short
Back by Midnight2004Deputy
Cry for Help2005John Short
The Brothers Solomon2007Dr. Spencer
ExTerminators2009Hutt
Super Capers2009Herman Brainard

Television

Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Night Court1988–1989Balloon Salesman / Waiter 2 episodes
City1990Lance Armstrong Main role, 13 episodes
Matlock1992Waiter 1 episode
Seinfeld1993–1994Ricky 2 episodes
Double Rush1995Barkley Main role, 13 episodes
A Bucket of Blood1995Leonard Television movie
Coach1996Ed 1 episode
Champs1995"Bulldog" 1 episode
Mad About You1997Cousin David 2 episodes
The Drew Carey Show1997Jack 1 episode
3rd Rock from the Sun1997–1998Eddie 2 episodes
Two Guys and a Girl1999Career Counsellor 1 episode
Spin City1998–2000Paleontologist / Walter 2 episodes
The West Wing1999–2002Bob Engler 2 episodes
Battery Park2000Roy Galilean / Ray Giddeon 3 episodes
NYPD Blue2000Larry 1 episode
Scrubs2001–2009Ted Buckland Recurring role, 95 episodes
The Nightmare Room2002Mr. Murphy 1 episode
Desperate Housewives2004–2005Dr. Albert Goldfine Recurring role, 8 episodes
Malcolm in the Middle2005Jim Fitz 1 episode
Numb3rs2009Group Leader 1 episode
Medium2010Danny Watson 1 episode
Cougar Town2011–2012Ted Buckland 3 episodes
The Middle2012–2013Mr. Walker 3 episodes
Modern Family2014–2019Lester / Bobby 2 episodes
Bones2014Donald McKeon 1 episode
Shameless2015Buddy Diamond 1 episode
Dr. Ken2016Gary 1 episode
Happy Together2018Gene Johnston 1 episode
American Housewife2019Sam Marks 1 episode

References

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