Sam Neill

Born:14 בספטמבר 1947

Place of Birth:Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill, a distinguished New Zealand actor, was born on September 14, 1947. With a career spanning decades, Neill has captivated audiences with his performances in a wide range of genres, from intense dramas to blockbuster hits. Renowned as an "international leading man," he is celebrated for his versatility and ability to embody diverse characters with depth and authenticity.

Hailing from Northern Ireland and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, Neill's acting journey began to flourish with his breakthrough role in the film "Sleeping Dogs" in 1977. Subsequently, he solidified his reputation with standout performances in films like "Dead Calm," "The Piano," and the iconic "Jurassic Park" series, where he portrayed the esteemed Dr. Alan Grant.

Beyond the silver screen, Neill has graced television screens with his talent, appearing in various series such as "The Tudors," "Peaky Blinders," and even lending his voice to the animated show "Rick and Morty." His presence on both film and television has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, showcasing his remarkable range as an actor.

Accolades have followed Neill throughout his career, with prestigious awards like the AACTA Award, Golden Globe nominations, and a Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor. His dedication to his craft and ability to immerse himself in each role he takes on have garnered him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base worldwide.

In addition to his acting prowess, Neill has also delved into the realm of presenting and narrating documentaries, further showcasing his multifaceted talents. His contributions to the entertainment industry extend beyond acting, demonstrating his passion for storytelling and sharing narratives that resonate with audiences on a profound level.

As a performer who continues to captivate audiences with his nuanced portrayals and magnetic presence on screen, Sam Neill remains a beloved figure in the world of cinema. His enduring legacy as an actor of immense skill and versatility cements his status as a true icon in the realm of film and television, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers around the globe.

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Jurassic World Dominion

Alan Grant

2022

Four years after Isla Nublar was destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.

Thor: Love and Thunder

Actor Odin

2022

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

Thor: Ragnarok

Actor Odin

2017

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.

Jurassic Park

Grant

1993

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.

Event Horizon

Weir

1997

In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hec

2016

Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.

The Commuter

Captain Hawthorne

2018

A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.

Possession

Mark

1981

A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.

The Hunt for Red October

Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin

1990

A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it - because the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius, too. The hunt is on!

Peter Rabbit

Mr. McGregor / Tommy Brock (voice)

2018

Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Allomere (voice)

2010

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Tommy Brock (voice)

2021

Peter Rabbit runs away from his human family when he learns they are going to portray him in a bad light in their book. Soon, he crosses paths with an older rabbit who ropes him into a heist.

In the Mouth of Madness

John Trent

1995

An insurance investigator begins discovering the impact a horror writer's books has on his fans is more than inspirational.

Memoirs of an Invisible Man

David Jenkins

1992

After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.

The Vow

Bill Thornton

2012

Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.

Snow White: A Tale of Terror

Lord Friedrich Hoffman

1997

When young Lili's mother dies in childbirth, her father remarries Lady Claudia, a woman ruled by an evil mirror with the power to make her queen of all living things. After escaping an attempt on her life, Lili finds herself lost in a dark forest, where living happily ever after seems unlikely.

The Piano

Alisdair Stewart

1993

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-century New Zealand, she finds herself locked in a battle of wills with both her controlling husband and a rugged frontiersman to whom she develops a forbidden attraction.

Bicentennial Man

Sir

1999

Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the family's children. "Bicentennial Man" follows the life and times of Andrew, a robot purchased as a household appliance programmed to perform menial tasks. As Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought, the Martin family soon discovers they don't have an ordinary robot.

The Horse Whisperer

Robert MacLean

1998

The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse.

The Portable Door

Dennis Tanner

2023

Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical practices.

Daybreakers

Charles Bromley

2009

In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into a vampire. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vampires on a way to save humankind.

Restoration

King Charles II

1995

An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.

The Dish

Cliff Buxton - Dish Master

2000

A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.

Dead Calm

John Ingram

1989

An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.

The Final Conflict

Damien Thorn

1981

Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.

Wimbledon

Dennis Bradbury

2004

Britain’s Peter Colt has never quite lived up to his dreams of tennis stardom. Once ranked as high as number 11 in the world, the journeyman veteran has watched his number slip to 119 as his confidence on the court slowly ebbs away. Now, on the eve of his leaving the world of professional tennis, he’s granted a wild card, allowing him to play his final Wimbledon tournament…make that his final tournament ever.

The Jungle Book

Colonel Geofferey Brydon

1994

Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.

A Long Way Down

Chris Crichton

2014

Four lost souls—a disgraced TV presenter, a foul-mouthed teen, an isolated single mother, and a solipsistic muso—decide to end their lives on the same night, New Year's Eve. When this disillusioned quartet of strangers meet unintentionally at the same suicide hotspot, a London high-rise with the well-earned nickname Topper's Tower, they mutually agree to call off their plans for six weeks, forming an unconventional, dysfunctional family. They become media sensations as the Topper House Four and search together for the reasons to keep on living.

Jurassic Park III

Dr. Alan Grant

2001

In need of funds for research, Dr. Alan Grant accepts a large sum of money to accompany Paul and Amanda Kirby on an aerial tour of the infamous Isla Sorna. It isn't long before all hell breaks loose and the stranded wayfarers must fight for survival as a host of new -- and even more deadly -- dinosaurs try to make snacks of them.