Sam Neill
Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill (born 14 September 1947) is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
Born in Northern Ireland to an English mother and New Zealand father, Neill moved to Christchurch with his family in 1954. He first achieved recognition with his appearance in the film Sleeping Dogs (1977), which he followed
Outside of film, Neill has appeared in numerous television series in guest and recurring roles, including Reilly, Ace of Spies (1983), The Simpsons (1994), The Tudors (2007), Crusoe (2008–2010), Happy Town (2010), Alcatraz (2012), and Rick and Morty (2019). He also starred as the titular character Merlin in Merlin (1998) and Merlin's Apprentice (2006) and as Major Chester Campbell in the first two series of Peaky Blinders (2013–2014). He has presented and narrated several documentaries.
Neill receives the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the Longford Lyell Award, the New Zealand Film Award, and the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor. He also has three Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor at the 2023 Logies.
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Born
Sep 14, 1947
Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
Known For
Acting
Movies
146 acting
18 crew
Popularity
2.7
Known For
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
as Actor Odin
Jurassic World Dominion
2022
as Alan Grant
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
as Actor Odin
Event Horizon
1997
as Weir
Escape Plan
2013
as Dr. Kyrie
Jurassic Park
1993
as Grant
Bicentennial Man
1999
as Sir
Possession
1981
as Mark
The Vow
2012
as Bill Thornton
The Hunt for Red October
1990
as Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin
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