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Sam Dobbins Biography

Birth Name:Sam Dobbins

Birth Place:Queens, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Studied acting with John Kirby and took classes with Joanna Beckson, Nick Di Paolo, and Mike Sweeney
  • Worked on a number of hidden camera shows, which helped to develop his improv skills
  • Became interested in acting at the age of 6 but a fear of failure kept him from pursuing it for many years
  • Best known for his role as Sam in the TV series "Siberia․"
  • Had a guest role on an episode of "The Cosby Show" called "The Birthday Party" in 1990