Sam Buffington

Sam Buffington (October 12, 1931 – May 15, 1960) was an American actor whose short career included performances on stage, radio, film, and television. He was the star of the CBS radio series Luke Slaughter of Tombstone during 1958 and was one of three regular cast members on the Whispering Smith television series.

While Buffington's wife Pat was in Palm Springs, California, he wrote a note to her, locked himself in the bathroom, sealed air passages under the door and window, and turned on a gas jet. When she returned home on Sunday evening, May 15, 1960, she had to break-in the bathroom door. Buffington was dead; his note apologized to her for not being able to support her, and requested cremation. Buffington's friends expressed surprise at the note, since he had made over $20,000 the year before and had good career prospects

Sam Buffington is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Whispering Smith (1961), The Rawhide Trail (1958), Maverick (1957), Cheyenne (1955), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Black Saddle (1959), The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1960). The recorded credits span 1955 to 1961, including 9 movies and 9 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.