Sam Neill

Birthplace: Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland
Birthday: September 14, 1947

One of the few actors who comes off as both sexy and grown-up on screen, Sam Neill gravitated slowly to an acting career despite his onstage theatrical experiences following college. Born on September 14, 1947 in Omagh, Ireland (County Tyrone in British-occupied Northern Ireland), Neill moved with his family to Dunedin, New Zealand when he was three. After attending boarding school at Christ’s College in Christchurch, Neill studied English literature at the University of Canterbury. Emerging from university, he became a member of the New Zea…more

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Actor

The Triangle
Eric Benerall
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Sidney Reilly
Submerged
Lieutenant Commander Charles Swede Momsen
Hyperspace
Merlin s Apprentice
Merlin

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Career Milestones

2005
Starred as Joan Allen's husband in "Yes," a drama directed by Sally Potter
2004
Played the father of Kirsten Dunst's character in the romantic comedy "Wimbledon" also starring Paul Bettany
2002
Cast opposite Keira Knightley in the mini series "Doctor Zhivago"
2001
Had lead role in the based-on-fact NBC movie "Submerged"
2001
Starred in "Jurassic Park III" alongside Tea Leoni and William H Macy