Sammy Jackson (August 18, 1937 – April 26, 1995) was an American actor, known particularly for his roles reflecting rural life, and a country music disc jockey, although he also played pop-standards during 1983 at Los Angeles's KMPC.
Born in Henderson, North Carolina, Jackson wished to be an actor and moved to California working as a shipping clerk but was contracted to Warner Brothers where he appeared saying one line in the film No Time for Sergeants.
Jackson won the role over several actors including the better known Will Hutchins, a Warner Brothers television contract star who had played Sugarfoot and also had been in the No Time for Sergeants film.
In 1966 Jackson starred in unsold television pilots in the title role of Li'l Abner[4] and also playing alongside Groucho Marx in 1967's Rhubarb.
During the 1980s, Jackson worked for a radio station in Las Vegas and briefly played country music on KLAC, Los Angeles.