Sam Waterston was already a famous actor when he joined “Law & Order” as Jack McCoy. After a long run he took a break, then returned the most recent seasons.
Now Waterston is putting Jack to bed.
He’s 76 and I’m sure has lots of other things he wants to do. Tony Goldwyn will succeed him as the new DA. Waterston’s final show is set for February 22nd.
While “Law & Order” was off the air, Waterston starred with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Martin Sheen in “Grace and Frankie” for 7 seasons.
He has one Oscar nomination, a Tony nomination, an Emmy Award and several Emmy nominations.
We will also miss Jack McCoy, but he will live on in syndication. And Sam maybe could come back to theater. He was once the
standard bearer in Shakespeare productions at NY’s Public Theater. It’s been quite a career.
