Sir Nigel John Dermot\u00a0“Sam”\u00a0Neill\u00a0(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.<\/p>\n
Born in Northern Ireland to an English mother and New Zealand father, Neill moved to\u00a0Christchurch\u00a0with his family in 1954. He first achieved recognition with his appearance in the film\u00a0Sleeping Dogs\u00a0(1977), which he followed with leading roles in\u00a0My Brilliant Career\u00a0(1979),\u00a0Omen III: The Final Conflict,\u00a0Possession\u00a0(both 1981),\u00a0Evil Angels\u00a0(also known as\u00a0A Cry in the Dark) (1988),\u00a0Dead Calm\u00a0(1989),\u00a0The Hunt For Red October\u00a0(1990),\u00a0The Piano\u00a0(1993), and\u00a0In the Mouth of Madness\u00a0(1994). He came to international prominence as\u00a0Dr. Alan Grant\u00a0in\u00a0Jurassic Park\u00a0(1993), reprising the role in\u00a0Jurassic Park III\u00a0(2001) and\u00a0Jurassic World Dominion\u00a0(2022).<\/p>\n
Outside of film, Neill has appeared in numerous television series in guest and recurring roles, including\u00a0Reilly, Ace of Spies\u00a0(1983),\u00a0The Simpsons\u00a0(1994),\u00a0The Tudors\u00a0(2007),\u00a0Crusoe\u00a0(2008\u20132010),\u00a0Happy Town\u00a0(2010),\u00a0Alcatraz (2012), and\u00a0Rick and Morty\u00a0(2019). He also starred as the titular character\u00a0Merlin\u00a0in\u00a0Merlin (1998) and\u00a0Merlin’s Apprentice\u00a0(2006) and as Major Chester Campbell in the first two series of\u00a0Peaky Blinders\u00a0(2013\u20132014). He has presented and narrated several documentaries.<\/p>\n
Neill receives the\u00a0AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the\u00a0Longford Lyell Award, the\u00a0New Zealand Film Award, and the\u00a0Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor. He also has three\u00a0Golden Globe\u00a0and two\u00a0Primetime Emmy Award\u00a0nominations.\u00a0He won the\u00a0Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor\u00a0at the 2023 Logies.<\/p>\n
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