Sam Kleinman — The Thing About My Folks Character Profile

About Sam Kleinman

Husband of Muriel and father of Ben. Goes on a road trip with Ben after a car crash, reestablishing their relationship. Reconciles with Muriel after her illness diagnosis, later moves in with Ben's family, and eventually passes away.

Sam Kleinman — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Falk

Appears in

The Thing About My Folks (2005)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Thing About My Folks

• Ben Kleinman (Paul Reiser)
• Muriel Kleinman (Olympia Dukakis)
• Rachel Kleinman (Elizabeth Perkins)
• Linda (Ann Dowd)
• Lilly Kleinman (Mackenzie Connolly)
• Mia Kleinman (Lydia Jordan)
• Bonnie (Mimi Lieber)
• Young Muriel Kleinman (Catherine Taormina)
• Young Sam Kleinman (Richard Duva)
• Tow Truck Driver (Marshall Efron)
• Cutie's Mom (Alison Fraser)
• Ramone Asquincella (Michael Duvert)