Sam Wild — Born to Kill Character Profile

About Sam Wild

Ambitious and ruthless killer who murders Danny and Laury to cover his tracks. He marries wealthy Georgia Staples for her money and social standing, while secretly pursuing Helen Brent. His jealousy and manipulative nature lead him to kill Marty and ultimately shoot Helen before being killed by police.

Character Facts

Played by

Lawrence Tierney

Appears in

Born to Kill (1947)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Sam Wild — Romantic Lovers — Helen Brent (Claire Trevor)
• Sam Wild — Conflict Murderer & Victim — Laury Palmer (Isabel Jewell)
• Sam Wild — Conflict Murderer & Victim — Danny (Tony Barrett)
• Sam Wild — Conflict Former Friend & Murderer — Marty (Elisha Cook Jr.)
• Sam Wild — Romantic Married For Money — Georgia Staples (Audrey Long)

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More characters from Born to Kill

• Helen Brent (Claire Trevor)
• Matthew Arnett (Walter Slezak)
• Marty (Elisha Cook Jr.)
• Georgia Staples (Audrey Long)
• Fred Grover (Phillip Terry)
• Danny (Tony Barrett)
• Grace (Kathryn Card)
• Laury Palmer (Isabel Jewell)
• Inspector Wilson (Grandon Rhodes)
• Mrs. Kraft (Esther Howard)
• Maid (uncredited) (Ellen Corby)
• Margaret Macy (uncredited) (Jean Fenwick)