Sam Waterston's performance in Law & Order from his gritty presentations in the court room, to the behind the stage issues in the office and on the street are great. He doesn't sell himself short, and he doesn't try to over-sell. He knows exactly...
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Sam Waterston's performance in Law & Order from his gritty presentations in the court room, to the behind the stage issues in the office and on the street are great. He doesn't sell himself short, and he doesn't try to over-sell. He knows exactly what he needs to do to sell the believability of Jack McCoy, and he does it to the best of his ability, leaving nothing to spare. While Moriarty may have been the original on Law & Order, I can easily watch Sam Waterston for much longer than I can him.
People should stop trying to over-sell characters and flowery language, when it comes to playing attorneys who BELIEVE in what they're doing. Sam Waterston has set the perfect model for the role, and there's no doubt that he should be remembered for this accomplishment.

In the show Law & Order that Sam Waterston plays Jack McCoy all Jack McCoy wants to do is get everyone arrested for the money even though they did not do anything and I find that tacky. And he will do anything to get everyone arrested no matter...
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In the show Law & Order that Sam Waterston plays Jack McCoy all Jack McCoy wants to do is get everyone arrested for the money even though they did not do anything and I find that tacky. And he will do anything to get everyone arrested no matter what the outcome may be in the show. I think that Sam Waterston should retire to another show that does not ruin his reputation. If Sam Waterston was a star on one of my favorite shows then he would be my favorite too but I'm not a fan of Law & Order so O well. I wish he would get a main role on 24 then I would like him a lot better because 24 is my favorite show.

Sam is my favorite actor of all-time, hands down. One of the most respectable things about him is that he doesn't do the whole "Hollywood scene", and doesn't constantly vie for media attention- instead, he is likely the most...
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Sam is my favorite actor of all-time, hands down. One of the most respectable things about him is that he doesn't do the whole "Hollywood scene", and doesn't constantly vie for media attention- instead, he is likely the most down-to-earth actor out there, doing what he does best- turning in top-rate performances- and constantly giving generously of his time to several of his favorite charities and worthy causes-- all the while remaining "low-key", and not trying in any way to garner any unwarranted attention from the media in the way of himself or his family- what a guy! :)

After years of being playing supporting roles in tv and movies
Sam is finally a star and at first I didn't like him as Jack McCoy as I began to withdrawl from Ben Stone syndromes
As I missed Michael Morarity a lot
But then he...
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After years of being playing supporting roles in tv and movies
Sam is finally a star and at first I didn't like him as Jack McCoy as I began to withdrawl from Ben Stone syndromes
As I missed Michael Morarity a lot
But then he warmed up on me and I guess it is good that
You give an actor a chance and just character development!

Since Jerry Orbach left "Law & Order" last year several months before his death, he is easily its best actor. In my opinion, he and Steven Hill were the only actors on the series who could even hold their salt to Orbach.

Waterston...
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Since Jerry Orbach left "Law & Order" last year several months before his death, he is easily its best actor. In my opinion, he and Steven Hill were the only actors on the series who could even hold their salt to Orbach.

Waterston is simply excellent as the rather unconventional prosecutor Jack McCoy and is far better than his predecessor, Michael Moriarty, who played Ben Stone. He is far more ruthless, but in a good way, and I love the way he often bends, but never breaks, the rules to get a conviction. This makes him a far more compelling, interesting and unpredictable compared to Stone who was fairly conventional in terms of his prosecution style. It is easy to see why he was held in contempt several times.

Some of his lines rival Orbach's such as "So you're not a psychologist, you just play one on the radio?" Classic line that made me laugh out loud and just goes to show you his unconventional style as he more or less mocking a witness.

Easily the second greatest actor in the show's history. It is easy to see why he was Oscar nominated for Best Actor. I just hope he stays with it until it ends. Him leaving would be its death knell without a doubt.