Did You Recognize ‘Devil in Disguise’s Lawyer? This Former Child Star Has Been in a Lot

In the limited series Peacock’s Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, the notorious serial killer is placed under scrutiny as his dual life is peeled back layer by layer. The series reveals how Gacy, a seemingly upstanding community member and local contractor, successfully concealed his monstrous crimes behind a façade of charm and civic involvement.

In the series, Gacy’s lawyer Sam Amirante is depicted as a man determined to uphold his duty, ensuring his client receives proper legal representation, no matter how reprehensible or despicable he finds his client. His portrayal captures the striking duality of a man whose career could be defined by this notorious case, yet who is deeply repulsed and unsettled by the person he’s defending. Amirante walks a careful tightrope between moral disgust and professional obligation, fully aware that he is representing a monster, but committed to preserving the integrity of the law.