Sam Yorty
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 1, 1908
- Place of birth
- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
- Died
- June 5, 1998
Biography
Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.
Movies with Sam Yorty
- No Substitute for Victory 1970 · ★ 5.0
- The Marilyn Files 1992 · ★ 7.0
- Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys 1985