Sam Waterston’s Family: See Photos Of The Actor & His 4 Kids

By:

Elissa Anderson

February 24, 2022 10:05AM EST

Take a look at photos of ‘Law & Order’ star Sam Waterston and his four grown up children.

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Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston — Sam Waterston is the proud father of four children. He has two sons, James and Graham, and two daughters, Elisabeth and Katherine. Sam welcomed James in 1969 with his first wife, magaizne editor Barbara Rutledge-Johns. They got divorced in 1975, and the following year, Sam married former model Lynn Louisa Woodruff. Sam and Lynn welcomed Elisabeth, Katherine, and Graham together between 1997 and 1983.

Most of Sam’s kids have followed in his Hollywood footsteps. James, Elisabeth, and Katherine all act, while Graham works as a producer, director, writer, and crew member on different movie productions. Sam has even shared the screen with some of his kids before!

Here, Sam is joined by daughter Katherine and his wife Lynn at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, on January 7, 2010. To see more photos of Sam with his loving family, click through the gallery.

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James Waterston

James Waterston — Sam Waterston’s eldest child, James Waterston, is pictured in the 2004 TV film ‘Wedding Daze.’ He starred as Lyle Mills, alongside John Larroquette and Karen Valentine.

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Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston — Sam Waterston’s daughter, Katherine Waterston, arrives at the red carpet of “Alien: Convenant” ahead of Sir Ridley Scott’s hand and footprint ceremony in front of TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 17, 2017.
She looked gorgeous in a red dress.

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Elisabeth Waterston

Elisabeth Waterston — Sam Waterston and his daughter Elisabeth Waterston pose for a photo together at The New York Times Great Summer Reads Series in NYC on July 12, 2004. Sam memorably starred in the original ‘Great Gatsby’ film in 1974.

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James Waterston

James Waterston — James Waterson attends the opening night arty for Primary Stages’ NY Premiere of ‘A Body of Water’ held at Sarabeth’s in New York City on October 14, 2008. James looked dapper in a brown jacket and a blue shirt that was unbottoned at the top.

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Elisabeth Waterston

Elisabeth Waterston — Elisabeth Waterston looks gorgeous at ‘The Prince and Me’ film premiere in Los Angeles on March 28, 2004. She rocked a gold dress that showcased her skinny figure.

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Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston — Sam Waterston and his daughter Katherine Waterston pictured at the 61st Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 10, 2007. The pair both wore black for the star-studded event.

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James Waterston

James Waterston — James Waterston is pictured in a 2012 episode of the ABC drama series ‘666 Park Avenue.’ The series also starred Rachael Taylor, Dave ANnable, Terry O’Quinn, and Vanessa Williams, and was cancelled after 1 season.

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