Sam the Snowman — Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Character Profile

About Sam the Snowman

The narrator and singer of the special, providing moral commentary and musical interludes that frame the story's themes of acceptance and individuality.

Sam the Snowman — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Burl Ives

Appears in

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

• Rudolph (Billie Mae Richards)
• Yukon Cornelius (Larry D. Mann)
• Santa Claus / King Moonracer (Stan Francis)
• Doll / Others (voice) (Corinne Conley)
• Donner / Clarice's Father / Comet the Coach (Paul Kligman)
• Clarice (Janis Orenstein)
• Charlie-in-the-Box / Other Reindeer (Alfie Scopp)
• Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (Carl Banas)
• Mrs. Donner / Others (Peg Dixon)
• Hermey (Paul Soles)