Sam Rappaport (One Life to Live)

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Sam Rappaport
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Laurence Lau as Sam Rappaport
One Life to Live character
Portrayed by Kale Browne (1998–2001)
Laurence Lau (2001–03)
Duration1998–2003
First appearanceMarch 5, 1998 (March 5, 1998)
Last appearanceApril 9, 2003 (April 9, 2003)
Created by Claire Labine
Matthew Labine
Introduced by Jill Farren Phelps
Classification Former, regular
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Other namesSam Davidson
OccupationLawyer
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Kale Browne as Sam Rappaport

Sam Rappaport is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live . The role was originated by actor Kale Browne from March 5, 1998, [1] through April 11, 2001. The role was assumed on May 8, 2001, by Laurence Lau, who had previously portrayed Greg Nelson on All My Children . Lau left the role on April 9, 2003.

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Attorney Sam Rappaport arrives in Llanview to defend his old friend, Todd Manning, on rape charges. He is surprised to run into his former flame, Nora Buchanan, and he realizes that he never truly gave up on her. Sam then helps Todd during his divorce from his wife, Téa Delgado. He also helps Nora and Bo Buchanan by defending Bo when he is accused of murdering Georgie Philips. Sam soon enters into a turbulent relationship with Blair Cramer Manning. His ex-wife, Lindsay, arrives in town and begs Sam to care for their son, Will. Sam agrees and Blair leaves town with Max Holden. She soon returns around the time that Will arrives and tries to get on Sam's good side. Sam also defends Todd on his kidnapping charges but is later shocked and angry to learn that he had been faking his multiple personalities the whole time and Blair had knowledge of Todd's farce.

After the death of Bo's son, Drew Buchanan, Bo enters into a depression, and Nora is desperate to give him a reason to live. She lies about being pregnant with Bo's baby, but believes that Bo is sterile, so she turns to Sam. Lindsay knows the truth of Nora's plan and publicly announces the affair, causing the breakup of Bo and Nora. Nora continues to confide in Sam and the two grew close. During a snowstorm, Nora goes into labor and Sam rushes her to the hospital. In February, 1999, she gives birth to a son, Matthew. Sam and Nora continue to grow closer, and after her divorce with Bo is finalized, Sam and Nora attempt to marry multiple times, but each time with their plans are thwarted. They both resign to living together unmarried.

Nora is presumed killed in a train crash, devastating Sam. He refuses to believe that she is dead and continues to search for her. She was, however, being held captive by Colin MacIver, but is eventually rescued by Todd. Nora returns to Llanview and loses most of her memory, not remembering Matthew or her relationship with Sam. Sam gives her space, hoping she would remember.

Tragedy soon strikes the Rappaports when Lindsay, brainwashed by Mitch Laurence, accidentally shoots and kills Sam. His family and friends are devastated. A document delivered after his death confirms that Bo was actually Matthew's biological father, and that Sam kept this information from everybody because he had loved Matthew as his own son.

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References

  1. Sally Stone (22 February 1998). "Kale Browne to appear on 'One Life to Live' March 5". Portsmouth Daily Times . Retrieved 2 September 2012.