Sam Jaeger
Known for
Sam Jaeger is an American actor born in Toledo, Ohio, best known for starring as Joel Graff, a beloved father figure, across the full run of the acclaimed family drama 'Parenthood'. He has also had supporting roles in 'American Sniper' and the dystopian drama 'The Handmaid's Tale'. Jaeger has built a steady career across both leading and supporting television roles. He remains closely identified with one of the 2010s' most emotionally resonant ensemble dramas.
Sam Jaeger
22 Movies
18 Series
Sam Jaeger is an American actor born in Toledo, Ohio, best known for starring as Joel Graff, a beloved father figure, across the full run of the acclaimed family drama 'Parenthood'. He has also had supporting roles in 'American Sniper' and the dystopian drama 'The Handmaid's Tale'. Jaeger has built a steady career across both leading and supporting television roles. He remains closely identified with one of the 2010s' most emotionally resonant ensemble dramas.
Movies
Plays Red Crown Operator
Behind Enemy Lines
2001
Plays Navy Seal Lt. Martin
American Sniper
2014
Plays Agent Flatweed
Inherent Vice
2014
Plays Nick Fisher
Lucky Number Slevin
2006
Plays Grady
Wolf Man
2025
Plays Capt. R.G. Sisk
Hart's War
2002
Plays Travis Hall
S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
2017
Plays Deputy
Blood Work
2002
Plays Roe Messner
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2021
Plays Jerry's Best Friend
Sexual Life
2005
Plays Dennis
Catch and Release
2006
Plays Lance
Henry Poole Is Here
2008
Director
Plays Thom Colvin
Take Me Home
2011
Plays Thomas
The Truth About Emanuel
2013
Plays Dave Reichert
The Riverman
2004
Plays Father Lance
Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales
2020
Plays Paul Davison
Brave New Jersey
2017
Plays James
The Wilderness
2025
Plays Nathan Weiss
Within
2009
Plays Kyle
Miss Dial
2013
Plays Father Lance (The Cleansing Hour)
Dark, Deadly & Dreadful
2018
Plays Father Lance
The Cleansing Hour
2016
TV Shows
Director
Plays Joel Graham
Parenthood
2010
Plays Matt Dowd
Eli Stone
2008
Plays Mark Tuello
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
Plays Tim Powell
Tell Me a Story
2018
Plays Rob Stanton
Why Women Kill
2019
Plays Kevin O'Neil
Girls Club
2002
Plays Peter
Devil in Ohio
2022
Plays Tino McCutcheon
The Politician
2019
Plays Detective Les Zoeller
Law & Order True Crime
2017
Plays Chris Condera
Reverie
2018
Plays Tom
Notes from the Underbelly
2007
Plays Kevin the Bellman
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Barry Schuester
Drop Dead Diva
2009
Plays Bill Kelley
The West Wing
1999
Plays Bill Conway
Law & Order
1990
Plays Boyfriend of Allergic Reaction Patient
ER
1994
Plays Vince's Partner
Commander in Chief
2005
Plays Steve Larkin
Scrubs
2001
Latest Trailers
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The Wilderness
Full Filmography
The Wilderness
James
2025
Film
Wolf Man
Grady
2025
Film
Devil in Ohio
Peter · 8 episodes
2022–
TV
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Roe Messner
2021
Film
Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales
Father Lance
2020
Film
The Politician
Tino McCutcheon · 5 episodes
2019–
TV
Why Women Kill
Rob Stanton · 10 episodes
2019–
TV
Tell Me a Story
Tim Powell · 10 episodes
2018–
TV
Dark, Deadly & Dreadful
Father Lance (The Cleansing Hour)
2018
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sam Jaeger and where are they from?
Sam Jaeger is 49 years old, born on January 29, 1977 in Toledo, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Sam Jaeger?
Sam Jaeger is best known for roles in American Sniper, Lucky Number Slevin, Inherent Vice.
How many movies has Sam Jaeger been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Sam Jaeger has appeared in 22 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Sam Jaeger's first movie?
The career of Sam Jaeger began with Double Platinum (1999).
What is Sam Jaeger's most recent movie or series?
Sam Jaeger's most recent release is The Wilderness, which premiered on October 17, 2025.
What TV shows has Sam Jaeger appeared in?
On television, Sam Jaeger has appeared in The Handmaid's Tale, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, ER, Law & Order.
Sam Jaeger
1977-01-29 · Toledo, Ohio, USA
Samuel Heath Jaeger (born January 29, 1977) is an American actor and screenwriter.
Jaeger graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1995 and in 1999, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Otterbein College. He married Amber Marie Mellott on 25 August 2007.