In the episode airing 11/5/08, "Rumble", the issue of Jack McCoy's effectiveness as District Attorney was questioned as one of the episode's themes. At the very end of the episode during a press conference, you hear a reporter shout a question, obviously directed at McCoy, if he has been asked to join the Obama administration. That shouted question appears to have been edited in since the original airing of this episode was only the day after the Presidential election. Since McCoy's character has been the District Attorney his role has be lessened in series. If Waterston is leaving the show, he's has the opportunity now. However, I cannot locate any press release.
In 1995, Sam Waterston reportedly earned around $100,000 per episode for his role as Jack McCoy on "Law & Order." This salary reflected his established career and the show's growing popularity. Over the years, his compensation increased as the series continued to succeed.
Actor Sam Waterston played Executive Assistant District Attorney from 1994 to 2010, in a total of 333 episodes.
In 2005 NY Mag said he got paid $2.5 million per year
Only one original cast member, Jerry Orbach, who played Detective Lenny Briscoe, remained with "Law & Order" for its entire run from 1990 to 2010. Other original cast members, such as Sam Waterston and S. Epatha Merkerson, joined later and stayed for significant portions of the series, but none were part of the entire 20-season span. The show is known for its rotating cast, with many actors coming and going over the years.
No. You're thinking of "I'll Fly Away" (1991-1993). Stars Sam Waterston, Regina Taylor.
He hasn't although his show, Law & Order, has ceased to exist except in reruns.
Sam Waterston was born on November 15, 1940.
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In 1995, Sam Waterston reportedly earned around $100,000 per episode for his role as Jack McCoy on "Law & Order." This salary reflected his established career and the show's growing popularity. Over the years, his compensation increased as the series continued to succeed.
Sam Waterston was born on November 15, 1940.
Actor Sam Waterston played Executive Assistant District Attorney from 1994 to 2010, in a total of 333 episodes.
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This could be a deliberate choice by the stylists or directors for each project to create different looks for the character. It may also be to visually differentiate between the serious, authoritative character in Law & Order and the more relatable, approachable character in the AmeraTrade commercial.
Sam Waterson, as Jack McCoy, appeared in 368 episodes of 'Law and Order' from his first appearance in episode 'Second Opinion' aired on September 21, 1994.
Rumors have abounded for years that Sam Waterson has Parkinson's, but those rumors have not been confirmed. Waterson is well-known for his role in Law and Order, and portrayal of Sydney Schanberg in The Killing Fields.
US actress Katherine Waterston is 38 years old (born March 3, 1980). She is the daughter of Sam Waterston.
Alive at age 70