| Sam Behrens Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 24, 1950 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Shari Belafonte |
Sam Behrens is an American actor who achieved popularity as a soap opera darling by playing fan-favorite characters such as Jake Meyer on General Hospital (1983-1987), Danny Waleska on Knots Landing (1989-1990), Gregory Richards / Tobias Richards on Sunset Beach (1997-1999), Maxwell Hollister on The Young and the Restless (2002), Dr. Adam Cohen on Ryan’s Hope (1979-1980), etc.
Born Name
Stanley Irving Birnbaum
Nick Name
Sam Behrens
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Others – Harry Belafonte (Father-in-law) (Singer, Songwriter, Activist, Actor), Adrienne Belafonte (Sister-in-law), Marguerite Byrd (Mother-in-law)
Manager
Sam Behrens has been represented by The Michael Bruno Group located in California.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Sam Behrens has dated –
- Dale Kristien (1982-1988) – He began a romantic relationship with Dale Kristien in 1981 and the two officially became husband and wife in 1982. However, their marriage ended in divorce 6 years later in 1988.
- Shari Belafonte (1988-Present) – The Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (1996) actor fell in love with Shari Belafonte, who is the daughter of legendary singer Harry Belafonte, in 1988. Shari is an actress and model and the two appeared together in the 1989 film, Murder by Numbers. They tied the knot the following year on December 31, 1989. The couple has no children together and has been happily married for more than 34 years as of early 2024.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has German ancestry on his father’s side.
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned salt-and-pepper due to his advancing age.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Dimpled smile
- Square face
Brand Endorsements
Sam Behrens has endorsed or promoted brands such as Wrangler Jeans.
Sam Behrens Favorite Things
- Performers – Harry Belafonte, Vanessa Redgrave, Albert Finney
Source – Chicago Tribune
Sam Behrens Facts
- He likes playing golf in his free time.
- During his time playing Gregory Richards / Tobias Richards on Sunset Beach between 1997 and 1999, Sam was nominated twice for a Soap Opera Digest Award for ‘Outstanding Villain: Daytime’.
- His film credits include Alive (1993), Gloria Bell (2019), Tummy (1995), And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird (1991), Murder by Numbers (1989), American Blue Note (1989), among others.
- Sam celebrates his birthday on the same day as Michael Richards, Lynda Carter, Kristin Chenoweth, Mark Goddard, Jennifer Lopez, Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss, Anna Paquin, Gus Van Sant, Patty Jenkins, Bindi Irwin, Jerrod Neimann, Dylan Hoffman, Amelia Earhart, Mara Wilson, Danny Dyer, Rick Fox, and many others.
- In 1991, he won the Soap Opera Digest Award for ‘Outstanding Villain: Prime Time’ for his performance as Danny Waleska on the CBS prime time soap opera, Knots Landing.
- Sam has made guest appearances on numerous television shows including Murder, She Wrote (1991) as Steve Lockner, Homefront (1993) as Phil Havel, Viper (1994) as Frederick Lang, That’s Life (2002) as Robert Comiskey, The Closer (2007) as Ken Scott, etc.
- The three words Sam would use to describe himself are direct, bright, and endearing.
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