Sam Balter was an American actor who is best known for Kiss Me Deadly (1955), The Pittsburgh Kid (1941), and Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951). He was born on November 8, 1909, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on August 8, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Sam Balter had a successful career both in acting and sports. Before becoming an actor, he played as a guard on the gold medal-winning 1936 U.S. Olympic basketball team. He was recognized for his achievements in sports and was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.
Death and Legacy
Sam Balter died on August 8, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, but the specific details of his passing remain undisclosed. His contributions to both acting and basketball have left a lasting impact, with his legacy being remembered in various sports and entertainment fields.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Confirm or Deny | 1941-12-12 | Berlin Correspondent (voice) (uncredited) |
| Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man | 1951-04-12 | Radio Announcer |
| Harmon of Michigan | 1941-09-11 | Sam Balter |
| The Underworld Story | 1950-07-26 | Newscaster (uncredited) |
| Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey | 1950-02-05 | Fight Announcer |
| Because of Eve | 1948-01-01 | Segment Narrator (voice) |
| Adamah | 1949-01-02 | Narrator (voice) |
| Crazy Over Horses | 1951-09-09 | Announcer |
| Champion | 1949-04-09 | Championship Fight Announcer (uncredited) |
| Iron Man | 1951-09-20 | Ringside Announcer (uncredited) |
| The Jackie Robinson Story | 1950-05-16 | Baseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited) |
| Big Town Scandal | 1948-05-27 | Basketball Game Announcer (uncredited) |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 |