Waterston, Sam
Overview
Works: | 893 works in 2,283 publications in 6 languages and 51,433 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Documentary television programs History Film adaptations Nonfiction television programs Television comedies Historical television programs Television series Historical films Biographies |
Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, Other, Author, Production personnel, Host, Contributor, Speaker, Interviewee |
Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Sam Waterston
- Oral history of Groton School collection( )
- by Frederic Ewen( )
- Independence Day Celebrations at Monticello( Book )
- Art:21( Visual )
- [Photographs of New York Shakespeare Festival production of Much Ado about Nothing]( Visual )
- Serial mom by John Waters( Book )
- El poder de los sueños : sueño sagrado by Veronica L Young( Visual )
- Sam Waterston : "conversations with Kirkland." by Sam Waterston( Visual )
- Oral history interview with Sam Waterston by Sam Waterston( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson by
Ken Burns(
Visual
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39 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the life of Thomas Jefferson
39 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the life of Thomas Jefferson
The killing fields by
Roland Joffe(
Visual
)
117 editions published between 1939 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dith Pran is an aide, translator and friend of foreign journalists who are covering the war in Cambodia. When the Khmer Rouge take power he manages to save his journalist friends from execution, but he is eventually exiled to the labor camps in Cambodia's countryside, where he endures four years of starvation, torture and war before escaping to Thailand
117 editions published between 1939 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dith Pran is an aide, translator and friend of foreign journalists who are covering the war in Cambodia. When the Khmer Rouge take power he manages to save his journalist friends from execution, but he is eventually exiled to the labor camps in Cambodia's countryside, where he endures four years of starvation, torture and war before escaping to Thailand
The great Gatsby by
Jack Clayton(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,225 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1920s Long Island, a mysterious American millionaire's efforts to recapture the sweetheart of his youth result in tragedy
39 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,225 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1920s Long Island, a mysterious American millionaire's efforts to recapture the sweetheart of his youth result in tragedy
On the basis of sex by
Mimi Leder(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 2,207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts' view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg, to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time
24 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 2,207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts' view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg, to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time
The glass menagerie by
Tennessee Williams(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1973 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A strong willed woman attempts to impose her shattered dreams into the life and personality of her shy, reclusive daughter
40 editions published between 1973 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A strong willed woman attempts to impose her shattered dreams into the life and personality of her shy, reclusive daughter
Crimes and misdemeanors by
Woody Allen(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1989 and 2021 in English and German and held by 1,360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An idelistic filmmaker is offered the chance to make a fluff film about an egotistical TV producer. The TV producer's ex-mistress is about to reveal his past misdeeds
41 editions published between 1989 and 2021 in English and German and held by 1,360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An idelistic filmmaker is offered the chance to make a fluff film about an egotistical TV producer. The TV producer's ex-mistress is about to reveal his past misdeeds
The Civil War(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,273 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic documentary bringing life to America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and the ordinary soldiers. A heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one again
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,273 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic documentary bringing life to America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and the ordinary soldiers. A heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one again
Miss Sloane by
John Madden(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the world of political power brokers, Sloane takes on the most powerful opponent of her career and will do whatever is required to win
12 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the world of political power brokers, Sloane takes on the most powerful opponent of her career and will do whatever is required to win
Art 21. art in the 21st century(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 1,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Go behind the scenes to meet today's most fascinating contemporary artists in Season Three of the Emmy-nominated ART:21--ART IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY documentary series. Unparalleled in its access to today's artists, this unique series takes viewers into artists' studios, homes, and communities to provide an intimate view of their lives, work, creative processes, and sources of inspiration. The four one-hour programs present 18 artists working in the United States ..."--Case
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 1,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Go behind the scenes to meet today's most fascinating contemporary artists in Season Three of the Emmy-nominated ART:21--ART IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY documentary series. Unparalleled in its access to today's artists, this unique series takes viewers into artists' studios, homes, and communities to provide an intimate view of their lives, work, creative processes, and sources of inspiration. The four one-hour programs present 18 artists working in the United States ..."--Case
The newsroom by
Jeff Daniels(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Newsroom takes a behind-the-scenes look at a high-rated cable-news program at the fictional ACN Network, focusing on the on and off camera lives of its acerbic anchor, a new executive producer, and their newsroom staff
25 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Newsroom takes a behind-the-scenes look at a high-rated cable-news program at the fictional ACN Network, focusing on the on and off camera lives of its acerbic anchor, a new executive producer, and their newsroom staff
The Civil War by
Ken Burns(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in English and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ken Burns' Emmy Award-winning epic documentary, digitally enhanced, features never-before-seen interviews, commentary from Ken Burns, a sixteen-page collector's booklet and more. It tells the story of a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one
20 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in English and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ken Burns' Emmy Award-winning epic documentary, digitally enhanced, features never-before-seen interviews, commentary from Ken Burns, a sixteen-page collector's booklet and more. It tells the story of a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one
The man in the moon(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1991 and 2017 in English and Multiple languages and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poignant and bittersweet tale of tender sexual discovery in the rural Louisiana of the 1950s
29 editions published between 1991 and 2017 in English and Multiple languages and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poignant and bittersweet tale of tender sexual discovery in the rural Louisiana of the 1950s
Grace and Frankie(
Visual
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13 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For as long as they can recall, Grace and Frankie have been rivals. Their one-upmanship comes crashing to a halt, however, when they learn that their husbands have fallen in love with each other and want to get married. As everything around the ladies is coming apart, the only thing they can really rely on is each other
13 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For as long as they can recall, Grace and Frankie have been rivals. Their one-upmanship comes crashing to a halt, however, when they learn that their husbands have fallen in love with each other and want to get married. As everything around the ladies is coming apart, the only thing they can really rely on is each other
The newsroom(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 2013 and 2015 in English and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It takes a behind-the-scenes look at a high-rated cable-news program at the fictional ACN Network, focusing on the on-and off-camera lives of its acerbic anchor, new executive producer, their newsroom staff and their news-division boss. Overcoming a tumultuous first day together, climaxing in a newsflash that a BP oil rig has just exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, the team sets out on a patriotic if quixotic mission to 'do the news well' in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles
14 editions published between 2013 and 2015 in English and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It takes a behind-the-scenes look at a high-rated cable-news program at the fictional ACN Network, focusing on the on-and off-camera lives of its acerbic anchor, new executive producer, their newsroom staff and their news-division boss. Overcoming a tumultuous first day together, climaxing in a newsflash that a BP oil rig has just exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, the team sets out on a patriotic if quixotic mission to 'do the news well' in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles
Grace and Frankie(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After learning their ex-husbands plan to marry one another, lifelong rivals Grace and Frankie have bonded in an uneasy friendship. The second season of this acclaimed comedy series brings more laughs and surprises as Grace and Frankie tackle the challenges of family and relationships, while driving each other crazy on a regular basis
14 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After learning their ex-husbands plan to marry one another, lifelong rivals Grace and Frankie have bonded in an uneasy friendship. The second season of this acclaimed comedy series brings more laughs and surprises as Grace and Frankie tackle the challenges of family and relationships, while driving each other crazy on a regular basis
Interiors by
Woody Allen(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Eve, an interior designer, is deserted by her husband of many years, the emotionally glacial relationships of their three grown daughters are laid bare. Twisted by jealousy, insecurity and resentment, Renata, a successful writer; Flyn, a woman crippled by indecision; and Joey, a budding actress, struggle to communicate for the sake of their shattered mother
29 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Eve, an interior designer, is deserted by her husband of many years, the emotionally glacial relationships of their three grown daughters are laid bare. Twisted by jealousy, insecurity and resentment, Renata, a successful writer; Flyn, a woman crippled by indecision; and Joey, a budding actress, struggle to communicate for the sake of their shattered mother
The Civil War(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 801 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ken Burns' Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one
3 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 801 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ken Burns' Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one
The newsroom(
Visual
)
5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Picking up five months after the end of Season 2, The Newsroom team - anchor (Jeff Daniels), executive producer (Emily Mortimer), their newsroom staff (John Gallagher Jr, Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Olivia Munn, Dev Patel) along with news-division boss (Sam Waterston) and parent-company CEO (Jane Fonda) - will fight for control of Atlantis Cable News Network (ACN) and manage the repercussions of Neal's receipt of confidential documents leaked by a mystery government source (a la Edward Snowden). As subpoenas are served and hostile-takeover rumours fly, the team redoubles its efforts to do the news well in an increasingly competitive digital universe where tweets and Instagrams often trump old-fashioned professionalism
5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Picking up five months after the end of Season 2, The Newsroom team - anchor (Jeff Daniels), executive producer (Emily Mortimer), their newsroom staff (John Gallagher Jr, Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Olivia Munn, Dev Patel) along with news-division boss (Sam Waterston) and parent-company CEO (Jane Fonda) - will fight for control of Atlantis Cable News Network (ACN) and manage the repercussions of Neal's receipt of confidential documents leaked by a mystery government source (a la Edward Snowden). As subpoenas are served and hostile-takeover rumours fly, the team redoubles its efforts to do the news well in an increasingly competitive digital universe where tweets and Instagrams often trump old-fashioned professionalism
Hopscotch by
Eric Lewis(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the CIA's top international operatives is suddenly relegated to a desk job in an agency power play. Unwilling to go quietly, and with the aid of a chic Viennese widow, he puts himself back in the game by writing a memoir exposing the innermost secrets of every major intelligence agency in the world. The CIA now wants him dead, but he refuses to cooperate--because he's having to much fun!
15 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the CIA's top international operatives is suddenly relegated to a desk job in an agency power play. Unwilling to go quietly, and with the aid of a chic Viennese widow, he puts himself back in the game by writing a memoir exposing the innermost secrets of every major intelligence agency in the world. The CIA now wants him dead, but he refuses to cooperate--because he's having to much fun!
Serial mom by
John Waters(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beverly Sutphin is a seemingly perfect homemaker who will stop at nothing to rid the neighborhood of anyone failing to live up to her moral code
29 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beverly Sutphin is a seemingly perfect homemaker who will stop at nothing to rid the neighborhood of anyone failing to live up to her moral code
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- PBS Home Video
- Burns, Ken 1953- Producer Author of screenplay Performer Director
- Florentine Films
- Ward, Geoffrey C. Author of screenplay
- WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.)
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Orbach, Jerry Performer Author Actor
- Farrow, Mia 1945- Performer Actor
- Time Life Video & Television
- Merkerson, S. Epatha 1952- Actor
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Adult children of divorced parents Adultery Art, American Artists Broadcast journalism Cambodia Dith Pran, Divorced women Families Female friendship Fitzgerald, F. Scott--(Francis Scott), Gay men Ginsburg, Ruth Bader Jefferson, Thomas, Lawyers Lincoln, Abraham, Lobbyists Man-woman relationships Military art and science Millionaires Missouri--Saint Louis Mothers and daughters Motion picture producers and directors Murder New York (State) New York (State)--Long Island New York (State)--New York Nineteen twenties Nonfiction television programs Official secrets Ophthalmologists Political science Presidents Rich people Schanberg, Sydney H.--(Sydney Hillel), Sex discrimination--Law and legislation Sisters Spouses Television broadcasting of news Television journalists Television mini-series Television producers and directors United States United States.--Central Intelligence Agency United States.--Court of Appeals (10th Circuit) United States--Confederate States of America Upper class Virginia Women television producers and directors Young men
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SAM WATERSTON
Sam Waterston acteur américain
Sam Waterston actor estadounidense
Sam Waterston Amerikaans acteur
Sam Waterston attore statunitense
Sam Waterston US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
Uoterston, Sėm
Uoterston, Sėmi︠u︡ėl Atkinson
Ṿaṭersṭon, Sam
Ṿaṭersṭon, Samuʼel Aṭḳinson
Waterson, Sam 1940-
Waterston, Samuel A.
Waterston, Samuel A. 1940-
Waterston, Samuel Atkinson
Σαμ Γουότερστον Αμερικανός ηθοποιός, παραγωγός και σκηνοθέτης
Сем Вотерстон
Сэм Уотерстон американский актёр
Уотерстон, Сэм
Уотерстон, Сэмюэл Аткинсон
Սեմ Ուոթերսթոն ամերիկացի դերասան
ווטרסטון, סם
ווטרסטון, סמואל אטקינסון
וטרסטון, סם
וטרסטון, סמואל אטקינסון
סם ווטרסטון
סם ווטרסטון שחקן אמריקאי
سام واترستون تهیهکننده، بازیگر، و کارگردان آمریکایی
سام واتيرستون
سام واتيرستون ممثل أمريكي
سم واترستون
স্যাম ওয়াটারস্টন
샘 워터스턴
サム・ウォーターストン
山姆·沃特森
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