Biography
Character actor Sammy Jackson specialized in playing Southern hayseeds and was best known for playing Airman Will Stockdale in the television version of
No Time for Sergeants (1964-1965). Prior to that, he had played a small role in the 1956 film version that made
Andy Griffith a star. His other film credits include
Night of the Grizzly (1966),
Norwood (1970),
The Boatniks (1970), and
Another Stakeout (1993). He also guest starred on several television shows and appeared occasionally in miniseries and made-for-TV films. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide