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Sam Reese

Sammy Pharr Reese (September 11, 1930 – September 11, 1985 or September 12, 1985 (sources differ) ) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing the recurring role of Dr. Dan Shanks in the first season of the American medical drama television series ''Dr. Kildare'', and was also known as the clerk in the 1967 film ''In the Heat of the Night'', starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates and Lee Grant.

Reese was born in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of Mary Reese. He guest-starred in television programs, including ''The Andy Griffith Show'', ''Gunsmoke'', ''I Spy'', ''The Big Valley'', ''Iron Horse'', ''Death Valley Days'', ''That Girl'' and ''The Alfred Hitchcock Hour'', and played the recurring role of Dr. Dan Shanks in the first season of the NBC medical drama television series ''Dr. Kildare''. He also appeared in films such as ''King Rat'' (as Kurt), ''Captain Newman, M.D.'' and ''PT 109''.

Reese died on September 11, 1985 or September 12, 1985 (sources differ), in Montgomery, Alabama, at the age of 55. Provided by Wikipedia