Sam Edwards

Sam George Edwards (May 26, 1915 – July 28, 2004) was an American actor best known for his role as banker Bill Anderson on the television series Little House on the Prairie. Born into a show business family, Edwards began his acting career as a baby. He appeared on radio in the 1930s, featuring in shows such as Adventures of Sonny and Buddy and The Edwards Family. He was also a cast member of the radio soap opera One Man's Family. During World War II, Edwards served in the Army as part of the entertainment corps, providing morale-building performances. He enlisted in 1942 and was discharged in 1945.