TV Shows - Sam Shepard
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 06, 2025. Sam Shepard has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#892Bloodlineas Robert Rayburn • 13 episodes • #892 most popular showBloodline is a suspenseful drama series that premiered in 2015. Set in the Florida Keys, the show follows the Rayburn family, owners of a successful beachside hotel. When the black sheep of the family returns home for a family celebration, long-buried secrets and past mistakes threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives. With a tense atmosphere and complex characters, Bloodline explores themes of loyalty, family dynamics, and the consequences of choices made in the past. Filled with twists and turns, this gripping series keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Movies - Sam Shepard
Sorted by online popularity. Sam Shepard has appeared in 31 movies with data.
#159The Pledgeas Eric Pollack • #159 most popular movieThe Pledge is a 2001 American neo-noir psychological mystery drama film directed by Sean Penn, starring Jack Nicholson as a retiring police chief who promises to assist a woman in finding her daughter's killer.
#366Black Hawk Downas Maj. Gen. William F. Garrison • #366 most popular movieBlack Hawk Down is a 2001 war film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the non-fiction book by journalist Mark Bowden. The movie portrays the events during the Battle of Mogadishu when a Black Hawk helicopter was shot down, leading to intense fighting between U.S. forces and Somali militia.
#420The Notebookas Frank Calhoun • #420 most popular movieThe Notebook is a 2004 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes, based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. The story follows a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s, with their tale being read from a notebook to an elderly nursing home resident.
#510Brothersas Hank Cahill • #510 most popular movieBrothers is a 2009 American psychological drama war film that follows the story of Sam Cahill, a Marine presumed dead after his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan. Upon his return, he must deal with the challenges of reintegrating into society and managing extreme PTSD.
#584Mudas Tom • #584 most popular movieMud is a 2012 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. It follows the story of two teenagers who encounter a fugitive named Mud on a small island in the Mississippi River and agree to help him evade his pursuers.
#1,001August: Osage Countyas Beverly Weston • #1,001 most popular movieAugust: Osage County is a 2013 American tragicomedy film directed by John Wells and based on the 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tracy Letts. The film features an ensemble cast led by Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, portraying the story of a dysfunctional family reuniting at their familial house due to a sudden disappearance. It received mixed reviews, with particular acclaim for the performances but divided opinions on the screenplay.
#1,174The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Fordas Frank James • #1,174 most popular movieThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 American epic revisionist Western film based on the relationship between Jesse James and Robert Ford, culminating in the assassination of James. It stars Brad Pitt as James and Casey Affleck as Ford, with a supporting cast including Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner, Zooey Deschanel, and Sam Rockwell.
#1,940Steel Magnoliasas Spud Jones • #1,940 most popular movieSteel Magnolias is a heartfelt comedy-drama film that follows the lives of a tight-knit group of women in a small Louisiana town, including a young beautician who joins their circle, forming strong bonds of friendship.
#2,094Charlotte's Webas Narrator (voice) • #2,094 most popular movieCharlotte's Web is a 2006 American fantasy comedy-drama film that follows Wilbur the pig as he teams up with Charlotte, a clever spider, to prevent his impending fate of being turned into food. Directed by Gary Winick and featuring a talented cast, the film presents a heartwarming story of friendship and sacrifice.
#2,229Safe Houseas Harlan Whitford • #2,229 most popular movieSafe House is a 2012 American action thriller film directed by Daniel Espinosa. It follows a CIA officer in Cape Town who is in charge of a safe house where the CIA is interrogating a veteran operative accused of betraying the agency. When the safe house is attacked, the officer flees with the operative in his charge, leading to a thrilling pursuit through Cape Town.
#2,435The Right Stuffas Chuck Yeager • #2,435 most popular movieThe Right Stuff is a 1983 American epic historical drama film depicting the journey of seven pilots striving to become the first American astronauts in the midst of the Space Race.
#2,456Out of the Furnaceas Gerald 'Red' Baze • #2,456 most popular movieOut of the Furnace is a 2013 American crime drama film that revolves around two brothers living in the economically-depressed Rust Belt. After one brother is imprisoned, the other is drawn into a violent crime ring in the Northeast.
#2,589Killing Them Softlyas Dillon • #2,589 most popular movieKilling Them Softly is a 2012 American neo-noir crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt. Based on George V. Higgins' novel Cogan's Trade, the story follows hitman Jackie Cogan as he is hired to address the repercussions of a Mafia poker game robbery, leading to a disruption in the criminal economy amidst the backdrop of the 2008 United States presidential election and financial crisis.
#2,672The Pelican Briefas Thomas Callahan • #2,672 most popular movie
#3,067Thunderheartas Frank Coutelle • #3,067 most popular movieThunderheart is a 1992 American Neo-Western mystery film following an FBI agent of Sioux heritage as he investigates a murder on a Native American reservation.
#3,512Swordfishas Senator James Reisman • #3,512 most popular movieSwordfish is a 2001 American action techno-thriller film featuring a plot centered around a rogue agent's quest to access a secret account for counter-terrorism funding. The film stars John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Vinnie Jones, and Sam Shepard.
#3,706Baby Boomas Dr. Jeff Cooper • #3,706 most popular movieBaby Boom is a 1987 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Diane Keaton as a Manhattan management consultant who inherits a baby from a long-lost cousin.
#3,859All the Pretty Horsesas J.C. Franklin • #3,859 most popular movieAll the Pretty Horses is a 2000 American Western film directed by Billy Bob Thornton, based on Cormac McCarthy's novel. It stars Matt Damon and Penélope Cruz and premiered on December 25, 2000 to mixed reviews.
#3,961Stealthas George Cummings • #3,961 most popular movieStealth is a 2005 American military science fiction action film about three top fighter pilots who join a project to develop an automated robotic stealth aircraft, only to find themselves in a struggle to control an artificial intelligence program that could precipitate a global conflict.
#4,435Snow Falling on Cedarsas Arthur Chambers • #4,435 most popular movieSnow Falling on Cedars is a 1999 American legal drama film directed by Scott Hicks, based on David Guterson's novel. Set in 1950 on San Piedro Island, it revolves around the murder case of a Japanese American fisherman accused of killing a white man. The trial takes place amidst post-World War II anti-Japanese sentiments, with the story highlighting the emotional impact on a local reporter as he uncovers unexpected connections.
#4,765Midnight Specialas Calvin Meyer • #4,765 most popular movieMidnight Special is a 2016 American science fiction film directed and written by Jeff Nichols. The movie follows the story of a father and son who go on the run after discovering that the child possesses special powers. Starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Martell, and Sam Shepard, the film received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its impressive performances and intriguing storyline.
#5,192Crimes of the Heartas Doc Porter • #5,192 most popular movieCrimes of the Heart is a 1986 American black comedy-drama film that revolves around three sisters dealing with their mother's suicide.
#5,223Francesas Harry York • #5,223 most popular movieFrances is a 1982 American biographical drama film depicting the life of actress Frances Farmer and her struggles with mental illness and the Hollywood system during the 1930s.
#5,501Bandidasas Bill Buck • #5,501 most popular movieBandidas is a 2006 Western action comedy film starring Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz, directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. The story revolves around two women in late-19th-century Mexico who join forces to thwart a merciless enforcer by becoming a bandit duo, partaking in bank robberies.
#6,304Renaldo and Claraas Rodeo • #6,304 most popular movieRenaldo and Clara is a 1978 American film directed by Bob Dylan, featuring a mix of concert footage, documentary interviews, and dramatic fictional vignettes.
#6,326Fool for Loveas Eddie • #6,326 most popular movieFool for Love is a 1985 American psychological drama film starring Sam Shepard, Kim Basinger, and Harry Dean Stanton, based on a stage play of the same name.
#6,992Raggedy Manas Bailey • #6,992 most popular movieRaggedy Man is a 1981 American drama film portraying the life of Nita, a divorced mother and telephone switchboard operator in a small Texas town during World War II.
#7,688Safe Passageas Patrick • #7,688 most popular movieSafe Passage is a 1994 American drama film starring Susan Sarandon and featuring a talented ensemble cast. The story follows a mother of seven sons who faces emotional turmoil when one of her children is involved in an explosion while on duty in the Middle East.
#7,865Defenselessas Det. Beutel • #7,865 most popular movie
#7,888Bright Angelas Jack Russell • #7,888 most popular movieBright Angel is a 1990 American drama film following the journey of two teenagers from Montana to Wyoming to assist in freeing Lucy's brother from jail.
#7,936Darling Companionas Sheriff Morris • #7,936 most popular movieDarling Companion is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, written by Kasdan and his wife Meg, and starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline. The story revolves around Beth, who forms a close bond with a lost dog named Freeway. When her husband loses the dog, the family embarks on a search to find him, leading to unexpected twists and turns.
Sam Shepard Biography
Sam Shepard (1943-2017) was an American actor, playwright, author, director, and screenwriter. Over his five-decade career, he won 10 Obie Awards, the most by any writer or director. Shepard wrote 58 plays, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Buried Child, and several books of short stories, essays, and memoirs. He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Right Stuff. Known as the greatest American playwright of his generation, Shepard's plays were characterized by their bleak, poetic, and surrealist elements, as well as black comedy and rootless characters. He was honored with the PEN/Laura Pels Theater Award in 2009 as a master American dramatist.
