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Birth Place: Cushing, OK, USA

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BIO

Sam Harris, who's recent role on the CBS comedy, "The Class," is the latest incarnation of a career than has spanned more than two decades, spanning from singer/songwriter to stage, film, television actor to writer and producer. Sam has starred in productions of Cabaret, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the selfpenned shows Different Hats and, most notably, Hard Copy, in which he portrayed six different characters frequenting an all-night news stand. The show was a huge success, garnering myriad awards, and Sam's writing and acting skills were now coming to the forefront. He received a Drama Desk-nomination for his role in the Tommy Tune produced Grease. Immediately following, he toured for 15 months in the Broadway National tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Soon after, Sam starred in Cy Coleman's The Life, for which he received the Drama League Award as well as Tony, Outer Critic's Circle and Drama Desk nominations.

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STAGE CREDITS

Pippin
[Regional (US)]
Reprise! Concert, 2005
Leading Player
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles
"Henry Street" Featured Singer
Ensemble/Other Roles
"Henry Street" Featured Singer
The Producers The Producers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Carmen Ghia [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Broadway Man
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production [Cancelled], 1999
Al Jolson
The Life
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Jojo
Angela Lansbury - A Celebration
[Broadway]
Angela Lansbury Tribute Benefit, 1996
Performer
Grease
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Doody

Productions

HAM: A Musical MemoirHAM: A Musical Memoir
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer

Writing

Becoming
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Sam Harris, The Life

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Actor - Musical

Sam Harris, The Life

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Sam Harris, The Life

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical

Sam Harris, Grease

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JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY to Return to McCallum in Palm Desert Photo
JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY to Return to McCallum in Palm Desert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the iconic Manhattan variety extravaganza, will return to the McCallum Theatre with an evening of musical brilliance, Broadway pizzazz, and the kind of showbiz surprises only Cast Party can deliver.
Sam Harris Brings BEYOND THE RAINBOW to Tulsa PAC Photo
Sam Harris Brings BEYOND THE RAINBOW to Tulsa PAC
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Sam Harris returns to his Oklahoma roots with his new show 'Beyond the Rainbow,' a nod to his legendary rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' that put him on the map on 'Star Search' at age 22. 
SAM HARRIS: BEYOND THE RAINBOW to be Presented at The Studio at Mizner Park Photo
SAM HARRIS: BEYOND THE RAINBOW to be Presented at The Studio at Mizner Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

The Studio at Mizner Park will present SAM HARRIS in Beyond the Rainbow. With music direction by John McDaniel, Harris returns to the concert stage with his heart-on-sleeve songbook and stories, nodding to the 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.'
Kravis Center Begins Single Ticket Sales For Itzhak Perlman, Sam Harris, And 54 Below Photo
Kravis Center Begins Single Ticket Sales For Itzhak Perlman, Sam Harris, And 54 Below At The Rinker Series This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach has announced that single tickets for An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman: Part II, Sam Harris: Truth & Consequences, and the 54 Below at the Rinker cabaret series will go on sale Friday, October 24.
Photos: The Hollywood Museum Opens Marx Brothers Exhibit LEGENDS OF LAUGHTER Photo
Photos: The Hollywood Museum Opens Marx Brothers Exhibit LEGENDS OF LAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

The Hollywood Museum has unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind exhibit honoring the legendary Marx Brothers. Titled “Legends of Laughter: The Marx Brothers,” the expansive showcase offers fans an unprecedented glimpse into the lives and careers of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo, and Gummo Marx, featuring original and screen-used costumes, props, family photographs, memorabilia, and rare artwork. See photos from the opening celebration.
FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD... THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND at Feinstein's at the Nikko Photo
FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD... THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND at Feinstein's at the Nikko
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

Feinstein's at the Nikko, San Francisco's premiere nightclub, will present Lianne Marie Dobbs in For Dusty... The Windmills of My Mind, one night only with music director Ron Abel and local band members Brian Sheu, Daniel Fabricant, and David Rokeach.
Spotlight: SAM HARRIS at The Smith Center Photo
Spotlight: SAM HARRIS at The Smith Center
by BWW Special Offer - May 29, 2025

Sam Harris - Myrons at The Smith Center June 14. Sam Harris bares his heart and soul in his new show, “Beyond the Rainbow,” a nod to his legendary rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” which put him on the map at age twenty-two, dazzling 25 million viewers a week for the entire premiere season of Star Search, the ground breaking show that preceded “American Idol” and The Voice”.
Clifford Bell Will Be Honored at Catalina Jazz Club Photo
Clifford Bell Will Be Honored at Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025

Clifford Bell, the late renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer will be honored and remembered at a musical event entitled, Here’s To Life – A Celebration of Clifford Bell, to be presented at Catalina Jazz Club.
HERE'S TO LIFE! A CELEBRATION OF CLIFFORD BELL is Coming to Catalina Jazz Club Photo
HERE'S TO LIFE! A CELEBRATION OF CLIFFORD BELL is Coming to Catalina Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Here's to Life! A Celebration of Clifford Bell will be held at Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles in June. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Rita McKenzie Memorial To Take Place February 22 Photo
Rita McKenzie Memorial To Take Place February 22
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Friends, family and colleagues of the late Rita McKenzie will salute her in A Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 22 at 5:00pm PST. This weekend, she will be memorialized and celebrated in Los Angeles. 
Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert to Celebrate 30 Years Photo
Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert to Celebrate 30 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Celebrated musician and Sonora High School alumnus Todd Schroeder will return to the Sonora High School Auditorium to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert. Learn more!
Video: Sam Harris Sings 'You Could Drive A Person Crazy' From COMPANY at 54 Below Photo
Video: Sam Harris Sings 'You Could Drive A Person Crazy' From COMPANY at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Sam Harris recently took the stage at 54 Below in his new show, Beyond the Rainbow. Check out a video of him singing 'You Could Drive a Person Crazy' from Company here!
CHRISTMAS IS... Comes to Catalina Jazz Club Photo
CHRISTMAS IS... Comes to Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

CHRISTMAS IS… NOT your average Christmas celebration will bring you some much needed cheer this holiday season. Live, one night only at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
Review: BEYOND THE RAINBOW at 54 Below is Sam Harris at His Most Intimate Photo
Review: BEYOND THE RAINBOW at 54 Below is Sam Harris at His Most Intimate
by Ricky Pope - Nov 3, 2024

I left this show feeling that I had experienced something true and honest from an artist who is largely associated with his dazzling style. This show presents Sam Harris as a remarkable and sensitive artist in addition to being a flawless showman.
See Marilyn Maye & More Perform Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See Marilyn Maye & More Perform Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. See who is performing and learn more!
Interview: Sam Harris Is Stronger Than Ever in BEYOND THE RAINBOW at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Sam Harris Is Stronger Than Ever in BEYOND THE RAINBOW at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 23, 2024

Multi-platinum recording artist Sam Harris (STAR SEARCH) is back at 54 Below on 11/1 and 11/2 with BEYOND THE RAINBOW. Harris lost his voice for nearly three years. He feared he might never recover. However, with resilience, and encouragement from Patti LuPone herself, he's back and stronger than ever.
Sam Harris Will Return to 54 Below This November Photo
Sam Harris Will Return to 54 Below This November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Sam Harris in Beyond the Rainbow on Nov 1 & 2—an ode to his legendary rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” featuring Harris's singular, definitive interpretations of Broadway, pop, and standards by everyone from Sondheim to U2 and Kander & Ebb to Gaga and many more.
Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip Photo
Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Studio One Forever, Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood. Watch the clip now!
Sam Harris Returns to 54 Below in November Photo
Sam Harris Returns to 54 Below in November
by Team BWW - Sep 30, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Sam Harris in Beyond the Rainbow, on Nov 1 & 2 - a nod to his legendary rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” featuring Harris’ singular, definitive interpretations of Broadway, pop, and standards by everyone from Sondheim to U2 and Kander & Ebb to Gaga and many more, along with his hilarious, self-effacing and topical wit.
Sam Harris Returns to 54 Below in November Photo
Sam Harris Returns to 54 Below in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Sam Harris in Beyond the Rainbow, on Nov 1 & 2 - a nod to his legendary rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” featuring Harris' singular, definitive interpretations of Broadway, pop, and standards by everyone from Sondheim to U2 and Kander & Ebb to Gaga and many more, along with his hilarious, self-effacing and topical wit.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sam Harris been in?

Sam Harris has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Sam Harris been in?

Sam Harris has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sam Harris been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Life, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Life, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Life and Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Grease.

How many shows has Sam Harris written?

Sam Harris has written 1 shows including Becoming (Bookwriter).

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