Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1947-09-14
- Born Place: Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
Also Known As:
山姆·尼尔, 萨姆·尼尔, سم نیل, Nigel Neill
Sam Neill
Sam Neill is a distinguished New Zealand actor, director, and producer, renowned for his versatile performances across film and television. Born on September 14, 1947, in Omagh, Northern Ireland, Neill moved to New Zealand with his family at a young age. He gained international acclaim for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993), a role he reprised in Jurassic Park III (2001) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Beyond the Jurassic Park franchise, Neill's career spans over 150 roles, including notable performances in The Piano (1993), Peaky Blinders (2013–2014), and the miniseries Merlin (1998) and Merlin's Apprentice (2006). His television credits also include The Tudors (2007), Crusoe (2008–2010), Happy Town (2010), Alcatraz (2012), and Rick and Morty (2019) . In addition to his acting career, Neill has a passion for winemaking. In 1993, he founded Two Paddocks, a winery located in Central Otago, New Zealand, producing Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc wines . In 2023, Neill was diagnosed with stage-three blood cancer, specifically angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. He underwent chemotherapy and is currently in remission, continuing his acting career with renewed vigor . Neill's dedication to his craft and his contributions to the arts have earned him numerous accolades, including three Golden Globe nominations, two Primetime Emmy nominations, and the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor at the 2023 Logies . Currently, Neill stars in the Peacock limited series Apples Never Fall, based on Liane Moriarty's bestselling novel, where he plays the patriarch of a family embroiled in mystery and drama .
