Sam Scarber
Acting

Sam Scarber

1949-2026

Known for The Karate Kid, Over the Top, Shocker.

10 linked movie credits shown
Born06/24/1949
Died03/08/2026
AgeDied at 76
BirthplaceSt. Louis, Missouri, USA
DepartmentActing

Biography

Sam Willis Scarber Jr. (June 24, 1949 – March 8, 2026) was an American actor and American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football at the University of New Mexico and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (69th overall) of the 1971 NFL draft.

Movie Credits

Shocker poster

Shocker (1989)

As Cooper

Horror, Thriller

 Officer Down poster

Officer Down (2005)

As Lieutenant Randy Williams

TV Movie, Thriller, Crime

 Fear poster

Fear (1990)

As Radio Detective

Horror, Thriller, Mystery, TV Movie

 Against All Odds poster

Against All Odds (1984)

As Assistant Coach

Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller

 Over the Top poster

Over the Top (1987)

As Harry Bosco

Action, Drama

 Dead Bang poster

Dead Bang (1989)

As Detective Bilson

Action, Thriller, Crime

 Basic Training poster

Basic Training (1985)

As SWAT Leader

Comedy

 The Karate Kid poster

The Karate Kid (1984)

As Referee #3

Action, Drama, Family

 Shadow of Doubt poster

Shadow of Doubt (1998)

As Cop #1 at Party

Crime, Drama, Mystery

 Eraser poster

Eraser (1996)

As Dock Guard

Action, Mystery, Thriller