John Francis Daley (born July 20, 1985) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for playing high school freshman Sam Weir on the NBC comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks and FBI criminal ...

Meanwhile, Lindsay's younger brother Sam — played by John Francis Daley — rounded out the "Geeks" alongside his friends Bill Haverchuck (Martin Starr) and Neal Schweiber (Samm Levine).

Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 25, 1999, NBC debuted the high school comedy "Freaks and Geeks" as part of its new fall season.

James Franco, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini, Seth Rogen, John Francis Daley, Martin Starr and Samm Levine in 'Freaks and Geeks'. NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Although it lasted only one season ...

3. Cast member John Francis Daley, currently on Fox’s Bones, was 13 years old when he filmed Freaks and Geeks and appropriately, he experienced his first onscreen kiss.

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'Freaks and Geeks' may have been short-lived, but for our television critic, who chronicled the series, cast and creators over the years, it remains a beloved work of art.