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Sam Yorty

Sam Yorty

Born: 1908-10-01 • Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.

Filmography
The Marilyn Files poster
The Marilyn Files
1992 • self
Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys poster
Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys
1985 • Self
No Substitute for Victory poster
No Substitute for Victory
1970 • Self