Samuel Barnett
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    • Birthday: 1980-04-25
    • Born Place: Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett is a highly-regarded English actor with a notable career in film, television, and, most prominently, the stage. Born on April 25, 1980, in Whitby, North Yorkshire, he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). His breakthrough role came in the original 2004 London stage production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, where he played the character of Posner. He reprised this role for the Broadway production, for which he received a Tony Award nomination, and for the 2006 film adaptation.Barnett is known for his versatility and has earned acclaim for his work in a wide range of productions. His television credits include playing the title character in the BBC America series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, as well as a memorable role as Renfield in the Showtime horror series Penny Dreadful. He has also appeared in a variety of other television shows, including the BBC comedy Twenty Twelve and the miniseries Four Lives. On film, he has had roles in projects such as Bright Star, The Lady in the Van, and Jupiter Ascending.Beyond his screen work, Barnett is a distinguished stage actor. His performance in Twelfth Night on Broadway earned him a second Tony Award nomination, and he has received other prestigious theater awards for his work in productions like Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen. He is also credited with a role as Alan in the 2024 film And Mrs..

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