Actor
Sam Neill
Sir Nigel John Dermot 'Sam' Neill (September 14, 1947 – July 13, 2026) was a New Zealand actor. His career 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 with leading roles in My Brilliant Career (1979), Omen III: The Final Conflict, Possession...
| Born | Sep 14, 1947 — Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK |
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| Died | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Known for | Acting |
Known For
Acting Credits
- Jurassic World Dominion
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
- Possession
- The Commuter
- Peter Rabbit
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople
- Escape Plan
- The Vow
- Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
- Daybreakers
- Jurassic Park III
- Bicentennial Man
- Event Horizon
- In the Mouth of Madness
- Jurassic Park
- The Hunt for Red October
- The Final Conflict