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Sam Neill
Sam Neill
78 years (Sep 14, 1947 – Jul 13, 2026)
Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
89 Movies
37 TV Shows
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Sam Neill

Known for
Jurassic Park
Grant
Peaky Blinders
C.I. Chester Campbell
Event Horizon
Weir
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Hec
The image of Sam Neill removing his sunglasses at his first sight of dinosaurs in 'Jurassic Park' (1993) is one of cinema's great reaction shots. Born in Northern Ireland in 1947 and raised in New Zealand, he came up through the antipodean film industry before international roles in 'The Piano' (1993), the cult horror 'In the Mouth of Madness' (1994) and 'Peaky Blinders' (2013-2014) as the obsessive Inspector Campbell. He returned as Dr. Alan Grant in 'Jurassic World Dominion' (2022) and showed his warmest register in 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' (2016). His specialty: decent men under extraordinary pressure.
The image of Sam Neill removing his sunglasses at his first sight of dinosaurs in 'Jurassic Park' (1993) is one of cinema's great reaction shots. Born in Northern Ireland in 1947 and raised in New Zealand, he came up through the antipodean film industry before international roles in 'The Piano' (1993), the cult horror 'In the Mouth of Madness' (1994) and 'Peaky Blinders' (2013-2014) as the obsessive Inspector Campbell. He returned as Dr. Alan Grant in 'Jurassic World Dominion' (2022) and showed his warmest register in 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' (2016). His specialty: decent men under extraordinary pressure.
Known for
Jurassic Park
Grant
Peaky Blinders
C.I. Chester Campbell
Event Horizon
Weir
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Hec
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The Fox
The Magpie (voice)
2026
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★ 7.2
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★ 6.0
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★ 5.7
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Scarygirl
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★ 6.9
2023
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The Portable Door
Dennis Tanner
★ 6.5
2023
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Assassin Club
Caldwell
★ 6.0
2023
Film
Thor: Love and Thunder
Actor Odin
★ 6.4
2022
Film
The Twelve
Brett Colby · 26 episodes
★ 7.2
2022–
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sam Neill still alive?
Sam Neill passed away on July 13, 2026 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Sam Neill?
Sam Neill is best known for roles in Thor: Ragnarok, Jurassic Park, Thor: Love and Thunder.
How many movies has Sam Neill been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Sam Neill has appeared in 88 movies and 37 TV shows.
What was Sam Neill's first movie?
The career of Sam Neill began with The City of No (1971).
What is Sam Neill's most recent movie or series?
Sam Neill's most recent release is Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke, which premiered on September 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Sam Neill appeared in?
On television, Sam Neill has appeared in Peaky Blinders, Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, Invasion.
Does Sam Neill have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Sam Neill's upcoming work includes: The Fox (2026), Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (2027), The Legend of Zelda (2027).
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Sam Neill
Sam Neill
1947-09-14 · Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK

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 (both 1981), Evil Angels (1988), Dead Calm (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Piano (1993), and In the Mouth of Madness (1994). He came to international prominence as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park (1993), reprising the role in Jurassic Park III (2001) and Dominion (2022).

Outside of film, Neill appeared in numerous television series in guest and recurring roles, including Reilly, Ace of Spies (1983), The Simpsons (1994), The Tudors (2007), Crusoe (2008–2010), Happy Town (2010), Alcatraz (2012), and Rick and Morty (2019). He also starred as the titular character in Merlin (1998) and Merlin's Apprentice (2006), and as Major Chester Campbell in the first two series of Peaky Blinders (2013–2014). He has presented and narrated several documentaries.

Neill received the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the Longford Lyell Award, the New Zealand Film Award, and the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor. He also had three Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy nominations. He won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor at the 2023 Logies.

Neill passed away at age 78 on 13 July 2026, in Sydney, Australia. The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that he remained cancer free.Sam Neill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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