Sam Lloyd: Ted the Lawyer on Scrubs Dies at 56

Sam Lloyd was an American actor and singer, best known for playing the perpetually unlucky lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs. Born on November 12, 1963, in Springfield, Vermont, he studied at Syracuse University and was the nephew of actor Christopher Lloyd.

Lloyd appeared in 95 episodes of Scrubs from 2001 to 2009 and reprised the role in Cougar Town. He also had roles in Seinfeld, The West Wing, Desperate Housewives and Modern Family, and in films including Galaxy Quest and Flubber. He sang with the a cappella group the Blanks, who performed on Scrubs as the Worthless Peons.

Lloyd was diagnosed in January 2019 with what was first described as a brain tumor, which turned out to be metastatic lung cancer. He married Vanessa Lloyd and had a son, Weston. He died in Los Angeles on April 30, 2020, at age 56. Remembered for his comic timing, he left behind a role that fans loved.

Achievements: Played Ted Buckland on Scrubs (2001-2009), reprised the role on Cougar Town, sang with the Blanks, appeared in Galaxy Quest.

Birth: November 12, 1963 - Springfield, Vermont.

Profession: Actor and singer.

Interesting Facts: His band, the Blanks, wrote and performed songs for Scrubs. He also played bass in a Beatles tribute group.