Sam Rappaport (One Life to Live)
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Samuel "Sam" Rappaport is a fictional character
on the long running ABC
soap opera
One Life to Live
. He was originally portrayed by Kale Browne
from March 5, 1998 to April 11, 2001. The role was taken over on May 8, 2001 by veteran All My Children
actor Laurence Lau
, who was made famous for portraying Greg Nelson. He left the role on April 9, 2003 after a fatal gunshot by his on screen ex-wife, Lindsay
.
, on rape charges. He was surprised to run into his ex-flame, Nora Gannon Buchanan
, and he realized he never truly gave up on her. Sam then helped Todd
during his divorce from his wife, Téa Delgado Manning
. He also helped Nora and Bo Buchanan
by defending Bo when he was accused of murdering Georgie Philips.
Sam soon entered into a turbulant relationship with Blair Cramer Manning
. His ex-wife, Lindsey
arrived in town and begged Sam to care for their son, Will. Sam agreed and Blair left town with Max Holden
. She soon returned around his son's arrival and tried to get on Sam's good side. Sam also defended Todd on his kidnapping charges, but was shocked and angry to learn he had been faking his DID
the whole time and Blair knew about it.
After the death of Bo's son, Drew Buchanan, Bo entered into a depression and Nora was desperate to give him a reason to live. She lied that she was pregnant, but believed Bo was sterile so she turned to Sam. Lindsay knew the truth, and publicly announced the affair, causing a break up between Bo and Nora, but Sam stayed by her side and the two grew close.
During a snowstorm, Nora went into labor and Sam rushed her to the hospital. She gave birth to a son, Matthew
, who almost died after birth. Sam and Nora continued to grow closer, and after her marriage with Bo ended, the couple tried to marry more than once, although it never worked out. They moved in together and were happy.
Nora was soon presumed dead in a train crash, devastating Sam. He refused to believe she was dead and continued to search for her. She was truly being held by Dr. Colin McIver, but was rescued by Todd Manning
. Nora returned to Llanview and lost most of her memory, and didn't remember Matthew or her relationship with Sam. Sam gave her space, hoping she would remember soon. Soon, his daughter Jen Rappaport
came to town and was living with him. He was also defending Blair Cramer Manning Holden
who was accused of shooting Max Holden
.
Tragedy soon struck the Rappaports
when Lindsay, who was aiming at Troy McIver
shot and killed Sam, devastating his family and Todd.
Fictional character
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on the long running ABC
American Broadcasting Company
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
One Life to Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
. He was originally portrayed by Kale Browne
Kale Browne
David Charles "Kale" Browne is an American actor. He was born in San Rafael, California. Browne was the first to play the roles of Michael Hudson on Another World and Sam Rappaport on One Life to Live . Browne has a son, Nicholas, with former wife Karen Allen...
from March 5, 1998 to April 11, 2001. The role was taken over on May 8, 2001 by veteran All My Children
All My Children
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
actor Laurence Lau
Laurence Lau
Laurence Henry Lau is an American soap opera actor. He was born in Long Beach, California.One of his first roles was on the comedy/drama Eight Is Enough...
, who was made famous for portraying Greg Nelson. He left the role on April 9, 2003 after a fatal gunshot by his on screen ex-wife, Lindsay
Lindsay Rappaport
Lindsay Rappaport is a fictional character from the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by Catherine Hickland from May 1998 to October 2008. Hickland briefly reprised the role in July 2009. Hickland is set to reprise her role as Lindsay in late 2011...
.
Character History
Hot shot attorney Sam Rappaport arrived in town to defend his old friend, Todd ManningTodd Manning
Thomas Todd Manning is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Created by writer Michael Malone, the role was originated in 1992 by actor Roger Howarth. In 2003, Howarth departed from the series and the role was recast with actor Trevor St. John as Todd, initially written...
, on rape charges. He was surprised to run into his ex-flame, Nora Gannon Buchanan
Nora Hanen
Nora Hanen Buchanan is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by Hillary B. Smith in September 1992.-Casting:...
, and he realized he never truly gave up on her. Sam then helped Todd
Todd Manning
Thomas Todd Manning is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Created by writer Michael Malone, the role was originated in 1992 by actor Roger Howarth. In 2003, Howarth departed from the series and the role was recast with actor Trevor St. John as Todd, initially written...
during his divorce from his wife, Téa Delgado Manning
Téa Delgado
Téa Delgado is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. The role was portrayed by Florencia Lozano from January 27, 1997 to March 2, 2000 and briefly in 2002; Lozano returned to the role once again on December 5, 2008.A stern but passionate personality, the character has...
. He also helped Nora and Bo Buchanan
Bo Buchanan
Beaufort Oglethorpe "Bo" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting and awards:The role was originated in 1979 by Robert S. Woods, who briefly left the series in 1986 but returned in 1988, and currently portrays the role...
by defending Bo when he was accused of murdering Georgie Philips.
Sam soon entered into a turbulant relationship with Blair Cramer Manning
Blair Cramer
Blair Cramer is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live...
. His ex-wife, Lindsey
Lindsay Rappaport
Lindsay Rappaport is a fictional character from the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by Catherine Hickland from May 1998 to October 2008. Hickland briefly reprised the role in July 2009. Hickland is set to reprise her role as Lindsay in late 2011...
arrived in town and begged Sam to care for their son, Will. Sam agreed and Blair left town with Max Holden
Max Holden (One Life to Live)
Max Holden is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. He was most popularly portrayed by James DePaiva.-Storylines:Max Holden came to Llanview in 1987 and as soon as he got there, he became involved in a love triangle with two women, Tina Lord Roberts and Gabrielle Medina....
. She soon returned around his son's arrival and tried to get on Sam's good side. Sam also defended Todd on his kidnapping charges, but was shocked and angry to learn he had been faking his DID
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative identity disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis and describes a condition in which a person displays multiple distinct identities , each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment....
the whole time and Blair knew about it.
After the death of Bo's son, Drew Buchanan, Bo entered into a depression and Nora was desperate to give him a reason to live. She lied that she was pregnant, but believed Bo was sterile so she turned to Sam. Lindsay knew the truth, and publicly announced the affair, causing a break up between Bo and Nora, but Sam stayed by her side and the two grew close.
During a snowstorm, Nora went into labor and Sam rushed her to the hospital. She gave birth to a son, Matthew
Matthew Buchanan
Matthew Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was portrayed by child actors Steven and Nicholas Towler from 1999 to June 2000 and Ian Chandler Sheaffer from July 2000 to May 2001...
, who almost died after birth. Sam and Nora continued to grow closer, and after her marriage with Bo ended, the couple tried to marry more than once, although it never worked out. They moved in together and were happy.
Nora was soon presumed dead in a train crash, devastating Sam. He refused to believe she was dead and continued to search for her. She was truly being held by Dr. Colin McIver, but was rescued by Todd Manning
Todd Manning
Thomas Todd Manning is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Created by writer Michael Malone, the role was originated in 1992 by actor Roger Howarth. In 2003, Howarth departed from the series and the role was recast with actor Trevor St. John as Todd, initially written...
. Nora returned to Llanview and lost most of her memory, and didn't remember Matthew or her relationship with Sam. Sam gave her space, hoping she would remember soon. Soon, his daughter Jen Rappaport
Jennifer Rappaport
Jennifer Rappaport is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by Jessica Morris from January 2001 to May 2005. Morris reappeared as Jennifer in a dream sequence on October 1, 2008.-Storylines:Jennifer arrives in Llanview in January 2001 as a student at...
came to town and was living with him. He was also defending Blair Cramer Manning Holden
Blair Cramer
Blair Cramer is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live...
who was accused of shooting Max Holden
Max Holden (One Life to Live)
Max Holden is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. He was most popularly portrayed by James DePaiva.-Storylines:Max Holden came to Llanview in 1987 and as soon as he got there, he became involved in a love triangle with two women, Tina Lord Roberts and Gabrielle Medina....
.
Tragedy soon struck the Rappaports
One Life to Live minor families
Though the American soap opera One Life to Live has focused predominantly on the families of Victoria Lord, Asa Buchanan and Dorian Cramer Lord, many other families have played a prominent role at one time or another in the show's long history....
when Lindsay, who was aiming at Troy McIver
Troy McIver
Troy McIver is a fictional character on the long running ABC soap opera One Life to Live. He was portrayed by Ty Treadway, who also portrayed his brother Colin. Troy was on the show from August 8, 2001 to August 1, 2003. He returned on December 10, 2003, and stayed until January 29, 2004. He is set...
shot and killed Sam, devastating his family and Todd.