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Sam Seder
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Sam Seder in 2008
Born
Samuel Lincoln Seder

(1966-11-28) November 28, 1966 (age 58)
Education Connecticut College (BA)
Boston University School of Law (dropped out)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • political commentator
  • media host
  • scriptwriter
Years active 1987–present
Notable work
F.U.B.A.R.: America's Right-Wing Nightmare (2006)
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s)
Nicole Cattell
(div. 2017)
Children 2
YouTube information
Years active 2010–present
Subscribers 1.55 million
Total views 945,669,120
Associated acts The Michael Brooks Show
Subscriber and view counts updated as of Feb 12, 2024.

Samuel Lincoln Seder (born November 28, 1966) is an American actor, political commentator, and media host. He is known for his work in films like Who's the Caboose? (1997) and TV shows such as Beat Cops (2001). Sam Seder has also appeared in Next Stop Wonderland (1998) and made guest appearances on popular shows like Spin City (1997) and Sex and the City (2000). Since 2010, he has hosted a daily political talk show called The Majority Report with Sam Seder. He also voices the character Hugo on the animated comedy series Bob's Burgers.

Early Life and Education

Sam Seder was born in New York City into a Jewish family. He grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. His father, J. Robert Seder, is a well-known lawyer. Sam was one of three children. He studied Religious Studies at Connecticut College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college, he started studying law at Boston University School of Law. However, he decided to leave law school to follow his dream of becoming a comedian.

Career Highlights

Sam Seder has had a varied career in media, from radio to online shows and acting.

Radio and Online Shows

In March 2004, Sam Seder became a co-host of The Majority Report on Air America Radio. He hosted the show with Janeane Garofalo until July 2006. Later, his show was replaced, and he hosted a Sunday show called Seder on Sunday. This show ended in June 2008.

Sam also filled in for other radio hosts, like Randi Rhodes and Mike Malloy. In 2008, he started working with Marc Maron on a video webcast called Maron v. Seder. This show was later renamed Breakroom Live with Maron & Seder. It aired live from the Air America offices. Air America Media stopped the show in July 2009, and the network closed down in 2010.

In November 2010, Sam Seder started his own online podcast. It was first called The Seder Channel and later became The Majority Report w/Sam Seder. This show is similar to his old radio program. He talks about politics with co-hosts and interviews different guests. Listeners can support the show and get extra content through a website called Patreon.

Sam Seder also worked as a substitute host for Countdown with Keith Olbermann. He became a co-host of the radio interview program Ring of Fire. He has also been a political contributor for MSNBC.

The Majority Report partnered with the TYT Network for a while. The show has won several People's Choice Podcast Awards for "News and Politics." It won in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2017.

Acting Roles

Sam Seder has appeared in many films and television shows.

Film Appearances

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Who's the Caboose? Max Also director and writer
1998 Next Stop Wonderland Kevin Monteiro
2000 Happy Accidents Ned
2000 Endsville Wood Salesman
2004 Beacon Hill Rafe Coulter
2008 The Bad Situationist Arthur Lieberman Also director and co-writer
2017 Fits and Starts Dressler
2022 The Bob's Burgers Movie Hugo Habercore

Television Appearances

Year Title Role Notes
1995 All-American Girl Phil Episode: "Young Americans"
1995 Party of Five Greg Episode: "Best Laid Plans"
1996 The Show Tom Delaney 8 episodes
1996 Boys & Girls David Waits Television film
1997 The Big Fall Gary Snider Television film
1997 Spin City George / Bogus Temp 2 episodes
1997 The Magic School Bus Voice Episode: "In the City"
1998 Grown-Ups Phil Television film
1999 The Dick & Paula Celebrity Special William Clark Episode: "Merriweather Lewis and Curly Howard"
1999 Pulp Comics: Louis C.K.'s Filthy Stupid Talent Show Seth the Jew Television short
2002–2004 Home Movies Fenton Mulley / Cho / Paula's Father 12 episodes
2004 Pilot Season Max Rabin 2 episodes
2005 Wonder Showzen Bug Episode: "Patience"
2005–2007 Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil Special Father #2 / The Senator 11 episodes
2006 O'Grady Mr. Chip Hurley Episode: "A Stronger O'Grady"
2006 Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker Sir Aglovale Episode: "Unbelievable Sports 1"
2008 Assy McGee Principal Jenkins / Douche 2 episodes; voice role
2011–present Bob's Burgers Hugo Habercore / Harold Cranwinkle / Al Genarro 32 episodes
2015 Maron Sam Seder Episode: "Patent Troll"
2017 The Good Fight Vaughn Yenko Episode: "Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate"

Personal Life

Sam Seder married Nicole Cattell. They have two children together. Their daughter, Myla Rae, was born on August 9, 2005. Their son, Saul, was born on March 7, 2013. In April 2018, Sam Seder announced that he and Nicole Cattell had separated.

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