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Sam Lloyd
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Lloyd in 2009
Born (1963-11-12)November 12, 1963
Died April 30, 2020(2020-04-30) (aged 56)
Alma mater Syracuse University
Occupation Actor, singer
Years active 1988–2020
Spouse(s) Vanessa Lloyd
Children 1
Relatives Christopher Lloyd (uncle)

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

Early life

Lloyd was born in Springfield, Vermont, on November 12, 1963, the son of Marianna McGuffin and Samuel Lloyd Sr., an actor. One of five siblings—which included Laurel, Robin, Sandra, and Jackson—he was the nephew of actor Christopher Lloyd.

He attended Syracuse University in the 1980s. There he starred in friend Paul Perry's student film Fan Mail, which Lloyd described as a "clever, fun, kind of homage to silent films".

Career

Lloyd is best known for his portrayal of lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy-drama series Scrubs and the sitcom Cougar Town. He and his uncle 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. 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 revealed to be metastatic lung cancer that had spread to his liver, spine, and jaw. His wife Vanessa had given birth to their son, Weston, around the time Lloyd received his diagnosis. He died in Los Angeles on April 30, 2020, at the age of 56.

Filmography

Film

Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Rising Sun 1993 Rick
Flubber 1997 Coach Willy Barker
Galaxy Quest 1999 Neru
Scorcher 2002 "Fingers"
The Mudge Boy 2003 Ray Blodgett
The Real Old Testament 2003 Abraham
Advantage Hart 2003 Gus Blanderskud Short
Spelling Bee 2004 Dr. Jacobs Short
The Swidge 2004 Gil Short
Back by Midnight 2004 Deputy
Cry for Help 2005 John Short
The Brothers Solomon 2007 Dr. Spencer
ExTerminators 2009 Hutt
Super Capers 2009 Herman Brainard

Television

Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)
Night Court 1988–1989 Balloon Salesman / Waiter 2 episodes
City 1990 Lance Armstrong Main role, 13 episodes
Matlock 1992 Waiter 1 episode
Seinfeld 1993–1994 Ricky 2 episodes
Double Rush 1995 Barkley Main role, 13 episodes
A Bucket of Blood 1995 Leonard Television movie
Coach 1996 Ed 1 episode
Champs 1995 "Bulldog" 1 episode
Mad About You 1997 Cousin David 2 episodes
The Drew Carey Show 1997 Jack 1 episode
3rd Rock from the Sun 1997–1998 Eddie 2 episodes
Two Guys and a Girl 1999 Career Counsellor 1 episode
Spin City 1998–2000 Paleontologist / Walter 2 episodes
The West Wing 1999–2002 Bob Engler 2 episodes
Battery Park 2000 Roy Galilean / Ray Giddeon 3 episodes
NYPD Blue 2000 Larry 1 episode
Scrubs 2001–2009 Ted Buckland Recurring role, 95 episodes
The Nightmare Room 2002 Mr. Murphy 1 episode
Desperate Housewives 2004–2005 Dr. Albert Goldfine Recurring role, 8 episodes
Malcolm in the Middle 2005 Jim 1 episode
Numb3rs 2009 Group Leader 1 episode
Medium 2010 Danny Watson 1 episode
Cougar Town 2011–2012 Ted Buckland 3 episodes
The Middle 2012–2013 Mr. Walker 3 episodes
Modern Family 2014–2019 Lester / Bobby 2 episodes
Bones 2014 Donald McKeon 1 episode
Shameless 2015 Buddy Diamond 1 episode
Dr. Ken 2016 Gary 1 episode
Happy Together 2018 Gene Johnston 1 episode
American Housewife 2019 Sam Marks 1 episode

See also

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