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Sam Seder

Sam Seder is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and progressive political commentator born in New York City on November 28, 1966.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sam Seder is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and progressive political commentator. Born in New York City on November 28, 1966, he is best known for hosting the political podcast and video show *The Majority Report with Sam Seder* and for earlier work in film and television.

Early life and background

Sam Seder was born Samuel Lincoln Seder in New York City on November 28, 1966. Public biographical sources describe him as an American entertainer and commentator with roots in comedy and broadcasting.

Career

Seder has worked across comedy, television, film, and political media. He is especially associated with *The Majority Report with Sam Seder*, while earlier credits include acting and directing work in productions such as *Who's the Caboose?* and *Pilot Season*.

Political commentary

Seder is widely described as a progressive political commentator. His commentary work has been distributed through radio, podcasting, and online video formats.

Personal life

Available biographical sources state that Seder is married to Nicole Cattell and that they have two children.

Key facts

  • Seder hosts *The Majority Report with Sam Seder*, a progressive political podcast and webcast.
  • He has worked as an actor, writer, director, and comedian in film and television.
  • His screen credits include *Who's the Caboose?*, *Beat Cops*, and *Pilot Season*.
  • He was born in New York City and is an American media personality.
  • Sources also identify him as a political commentator and talk radio host.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Seder?
Sam Seder is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, podcaster, and progressive political commentator best known for *The Majority Report with Sam Seder*.
When was Sam Seder born?
He was born on November 28, 1966.
Where was Sam Seder born?
He was born in New York City, New York, United States.
What is Sam Seder known for?
He is best known for hosting *The Majority Report with Sam Seder* and for work in comedy, acting, and political commentary.
Is Sam Seder an actor?
Yes. Biographical sources list him as an actor as well as a writer, director, comedian, and commentator.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Seder
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, and selected works.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0781268/bio/
    Supports: Birth place, occupations, hosting credits, spouse, and children.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/sam-seder/bio/3000122881/
    Supports: Birth name, profession, and description as host of The Majority Report.
  4. Politicon — https://www.politicon.com/speaker/sam-seder/
    Supports: Role as political talk show host and commentator, and hosting of The Majority Report and Ring of Fire.