Sam McDaniel
- Born
- January 28, 1886
- Died
- September 24, 1962 (76 years old)
- Place of birth
- Wichita, Kansas, USA
Biography
Sam McDaniel was an American screen and television actor, as well as a jazz musician. He was the brother of actresses Hattie and Etta McDaniel.
Known for
Filmography
- 1960Ice PalaceFilm · George, the train porter
- 1959A Hole in the HeadFilm · Andy★ 6.2
- 1958Party GirlFilm · Jesse (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1957Johnny TroubleFilm · Doorman (uncredited)
- 1955A Man Called PeterFilm · Henry
- 1951I Love LucySeries · Porter★ 7.9
- 1951Amos 'n' AndySeries · Customer (uncredited)
- 1950Blues BustersFilm · Dimitri (uncredited)
- 1949The File on Thelma JordonFilm · Porter (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1949Flamingo RoadFilm · Boatright★ 7.0
- 1948Race StreetFilm · Garage Attendant (uncredited)★ 6.0
- 1948Heavenly DazeFilm · Spiffingham
- 1948Give My Regards to BroadwayFilm · Porter
- 1948Secret Service InvestigatorFilm · Porter
- 1948Heart of VirginiaFilm · 'Sunflower' Jones
- 1947I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowFilm · Waiter (uncredited)
- 1947The Egg and IFilm · Waiter on Train (Uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1947High BarbareeFilm · Bertram (uncredited)
- 1946Never Say GoodbyeFilm · Porter (uncredited)
- 1946Gentleman Joe PalookaFilm · Smoky - Second
- 1946Crack-UpFilm · Porter (Uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1946Joe Palooka, ChampFilm · Smoky
- 1946Without ReservationsFilm · Freddy (uncredited), Train Waiter (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1946My ReputationFilm · The Van Ormans' Butler Jonathan (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1945She Wouldn't Say YesFilm · Train Steward (uncredited)
- 1945Lady on a TrainFilm★ 6.6
- 1945The Naughty NinetiesFilm · Matt - Cook-Waiter (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1945DillingerFilm · Train Porter (uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1944Experiment PerilousFilm · Porter (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1944Tall in the SaddleFilm · Servant (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1944Marriage Is a Private AffairFilm · Train Station Porter (uncredited)
- 1944When Strangers MarryFilm · Train Porter (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1944Double IndemnityFilm · Charlie (uncredited)★ 8.1
- 19443 Men in WhiteFilm · Phone Operator (uncredited)
- 1944Andy Hardy's Blonde TroubleFilm · Pullman Porter (uncredited)
- 1943Gangway for TomorrowFilm · Hank
- 1943Son of DraculaFilm · Andy (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1943The Ghost and the GuestFilm · Harmony Jones
- 1943After Midnight with Boston BlackieFilm · Train Porter
- 1943Dixie DuganFilm · Night Porter (uncredited)
- 1942Johnny DoughboyFilm · Cook
- 1942The Traitor WithinFilm · Melrose
- 1942Silver QueenFilm · Toby
- 1942In This Our LifeFilm · Black Man in Jail (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1942Grand Central MurderFilm · Night Watchman (uncredited)★ 5.7
- 1942I Was FramedFilm · Kit Carson
- 1942MokeyFilm · Uncle Ben
- 1942All Through the NightFilm · Deacon★ 6.7
- 1941Louisiana PurchaseFilm · Sam
- 1941They Died with Their Boots OnFilm · Waiter Serving Custer (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1941New York TownFilm · Henry (uncredited)
- 1941International LadyFilm · Waiter
- 1941Bad Men of MissouriFilm · Wash
- 1941Broadway LimitedFilm · Train Porter
- 1941South of PanamaSouth of PanamaFilm · Rodriguez Lincoln 'Rod' Jones
- 1941The Great LieFilm · Jefferson Washington★ 7.0
- 1941Sleepers WestFilm · Porter (uncredited)
- 1941Golden HoofsFilm · Henry
- 1941VirginiaFilm · Servant
- 1940Calling All HusbandsFilm · Nappy
- 1940Am I Guilty?Film · John D. Jones
- 1940Brother OrchidFilm · Janitor Tripping Fire Alarms (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1940Too Many HusbandsFilm · Porter★ 6.5
- 1940Virginia CityFilm · Sam Moore - Black Driver (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1939Days of Jesse JamesFilm · Black Janitor (uncredited)
- 1939Pride of the Blue GrassFilm · Domino Jones
- 1939Chicken Wagon FamilyFilm · Sam
- 1939Good Girls Go to ParisFilm · Sam - Train Porter (uncredited)
- 1939Sweepstakes WinnerFilm · Mose (uncredited)
- 1939Union PacificFilm · St. Louis Waiter (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1939Let Us LiveFilm · Hold-Up Witness - Mose (uncredited)
- 1939Everybody's BabyFilm · Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
- 1939They Made Me a CriminalFilm · Splash (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1938Gambling ShipGambling ShipFilm · Speedy
- 1938StablematesFilm · Bookie
- 1938Three Loves Has NancyFilm · Train Waiter (uncredited)
- 1938Four's a CrowdFilm · H. Louis Brown (uncredited)
- 1938JezebelFilm · Driver (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1938Walking Down BroadwayFilm · Claybourne's Chauffeur
- 1938Sergeant MurphyFilm · Henry H. Henry
- 1937Danger – Love at WorkFilm · Train porter
- 1937Bargain with BulletsFilm · Police Capt. Holmes
- 1937It Happened in HollywoodFilm · Black Porter
- 1937Captains CourageousFilm · 'Doc'★ 7.4
- 1937Dark ManhattanFilm · Jack Jackson
- 1936Polo JoeFilm · Harvey the Waiter (uncredited)
- 1936Sing, Baby, SingFilm · Train Porter
- 193636 Hours to KillFilm · Dining Car Waiter
- 1936Rhythm on the RangeFilm · Train Porter
- 1936Hearts DividedFilm · Zachariah
- 1936Exclusive StoryFilm · Man Threatened by Acello (uncredited)
- 1936The Adventures of Frank MerriwellFilm · Jeff
- 1935The Calling of Dan MatthewsFilm · Sam (uncredited)
- 1935StormyFilm · Mack's Hostler (uncredited)
- 1935We're in the MoneyFilm · Men's Club Attendant (uncredited)
- 1935Woman WantedFilm · Oscar - Show Boat Washroom Attendant (uncredited)
- 1935Lady TubbsFilm · Reckless
- 1935StrandedFilm · Train Porter (uncredited)
- 1935Unwelcome StrangerFilm · Pot Roast (as Sam McDaniels)
- 1935Two Hearts in Wax TimeFilm · Deck Attendant (uncredited)
- 1935Gold Diggers of 1935Film · Janitor (uncredited)★ 6.5
- 1934Kid MillionsFilm · Ship's Steward (uncredited)
- 1934Belle of the NinetiesFilm · Jasmine's Admirer (uncredited)
- 1934Wagon WheelsFilm · Coachman
- 1934The Human SideFilm · Porter (uncredited)
- 1934The Dragon Murder CaseFilm · Steam Room Attendant (uncredited)
- 1934Contented CalvesFilm · Eli - the Porter
- 1934Here Comes the NavyFilm · Washroom Attendant (uncredited)★ 6.0
- 1934Charlie Chan's CourageFilm · Porter
- 1934Operator 13Film · Rufus (uncredited)
- 1934Manhattan MelodramaFilm · Black Prisoner on Death Row (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1934Rough NeckingFilm · Anatole
- 1934Fashions of 1934Film · Cleaning Man (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1934Dark HazardFilm · George, the Train Porter (uncredited)
- 1933Going HollywoodFilm · Rasputin
- 1933Lady KillerFilm · Porter (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1933College CoachFilm · Lunch Wagon Proprietor (uncredited)
- 1933The ChiefFilm · Bootblack
- 1933Broadway Thru a KeyholeFilm · Gus - Rocci's Valet
- 1933Only YesterdayFilm · Red Cap Porter (Uncredited)
- 1933Footlight ParadeFilm · Hotel Porter in Stage Act (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1933Hold Your ManFilm · Porter at Train Station (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1933The Vanishing FrontierFilm · Whistlin' Zeke
- 1933Blondie JohnsonFilm · Train Porter (uncredited)
- 1933Grand SlamFilm · Man Listening To Radio Broadcast
- 1933Employees' EntranceFilm · Janitor at Hotel Balken (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1933Whistling in the DarkFilm · Porter (uncredited)
- 1932The Golden WestFilm · Sam the Coachman
- 1932The All-AmericanFilm · McCormick's Butler (uncredited)
- 1932Movie CrazyFilm · Men's Room Valet (Uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1932Grand HotelFilm · Bartender (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1932The Rich Are Always with UsFilm · Julian's Butler Max (uncredited)
- 1932Union DepotFilm · Redcap Train Porter (uncredited)
- 1931Guilty HandsFilm · Jimmy, a Black Servant (uncredited)
- 1931A Free SoulFilm · Casino Valet (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1931The Public EnemyFilm · Headwaiter (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1931Dance, Fools, DanceFilm · Luva’s Butler (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1929Brown GravyBrown GravyFilm
- 1929HallelujahFilm · Adam (uncredited)★ 6.6
