Actor
Sam Neill
- Born: 14 September 1947, Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Estimated net worth: $18 million
Sam Neill is a renowned New Zealand actor known for his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles. He gained prominence through films such as 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano'. With a career spanning over four decades, Neill is celebrated for his…
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About Sam Neill
Sam Neill is a renowned New Zealand actor known for his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles. He gained prominence through films such as 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano'. With a career spanning over four decades, Neill is celebrated for his distinctive voice and compelling performances across various genres, solidifying his reputation in the film industry.
- Born
- 14 September 1947, Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Noriko Watanabe (1989-2017)
- Children
- 3 (including Tim Neill, Elena Neill)
- Parents
- Dermot Neill, Priscilla Neill
- Estimated net worth
- $18 million
Fun facts about Sam Neill
- Sam Neill has a vineyard in New Zealand where he produces his own wine.
- He has appeared in over 100 films and television series throughout his career.
Famous Sam Neill quotes
“I think we all have a bit of darkness in us.”
“You know, I think the secret of life is to have a good laugh.”
“It's not about the destination, it's about the journey.”
Sam Neill filmography
Cast (209)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | The Legend of Zelda Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2027 | Godzilla x Kong: Supernova Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | The Fox Movie | The Magpie (voice) | |
| 2025 | Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2025 | UNTAMED TV | Paul Souter | 7.2 |
| 2024 | The Assembly TV | Self | 9.0 |
| 2024 | T. REX Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Apples Never Fall TV | Stan Delaney | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Bring Him to Me Movie | Frank | 5.8 |
| 2023 | Scarygirl Movie | Dr. Maybee (voice) | 6.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Portable Door Movie | Dennis Tanner | 6.5 |
| 2023 | Assassin Club Movie | Caldwell | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder Movie | Actor Odin | 6.4 |
| 2022 | The Twelve TV | Brett Colby | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Voice Activated Movie | Audiobook Narrator (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2022 | Jurassic Greatest Moments: Jurassic Park to Jurassic World Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Jurassic World Dominion Movie | Alan Grant | 6.6 |
| 2021 | Invasion TV | Jim Bell Tyson | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Trial In The Outback: The Lindy Chamberlain Story TV | Self - Host | 5.0 |
| 2021 | The Real Hunt for Red October TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Russell Howard Stands Up to the World TV | Self | 4.0 |
| 2021 | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Movie | Tommy Brock (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal Movie | Frankie Scales (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2020 | Rams Movie | Colin | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story TV | Self - Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2020 | Sea Lions: Life By a Whisker Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2019 | The Movies That Made Us TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2019 | The Show Must Go On Movie | Self | 3.0 |
| 2019 | Ride Like a Girl Movie | Paddy Payne | 7.3 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Blackbird Movie | Tom | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Palm Beach Movie | Leo | 5.3 |
| 2019 | Flack TV | Duncan Paulson | 6.8 |
| 2018 | The Pacific: In The Wake of Captain Cook TV | Self - Host | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Anika Moa Unleashed TV | Self | 3.0 |
| 2018 | Peter Rabbit Movie | Mr. McGregor / Tommy Brock (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2018 | Sweet Country Movie | Fred Smith | 6.6 |
| 2018 | The Commuter Movie | Captain Hawthorne | 6.4 |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok Movie | Actor Odin | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Get Krack!n TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 2017 | Tommy's Honour Movie | Alexander Boothby | 6.5 |
| 2017 | House of Bond TV | Roland “Tiny” Rowland | 4.0 |
| 2017 | David Stratton: A Cinematic Life Movie | Self | 4.6 |
| 2016 | Tutankhamun TV | Lord Carnarvon | 6.4 |
| 2016 | New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands TV | Narrator (voice) | 8.9 |
| 2016 | New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople Movie | Hec | 7.6 |
| 2015 | And Then There Were None TV | General John MacArthur | 7.5 |
| 2015 | The Daughter Movie | Walter | 6.3 |
| 2015 | MindGamers Movie | Kreutz | 4.7 |
| 2015 | Backtrack Movie | Duncan Stewart | 5.8 |
| 2015 | Odyssey sur les traces de Sam Neill Movie | God | 9.0 |
| 2015 | Why Anzac with Sam Neill Movie | Self | |
| 2015 | The Dovekeepers TV | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 2015 | House of Hancock TV | Lang Hancock | 6.7 |
| 2014 | United Passions Movie | Joao Havelange | 3.5 |
| 2014 | Old School TV | Ted McCabe | 7.6 |
| 2014 | A Long Way Down Movie | Chris Crichton | 6.2 |
| 2013 | River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2013 | The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box Movie | Otto Luger | 5.7 |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Monogatron Leader (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2013 | Escape Plan Movie | Dr. Kyrie | 6.7 |
| 2013 | Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2013 | Peaky Blinders TV | C.I. Chester Campbell | 8.5 |
| 2013 | Peaky Blinders TV | Major Chester Campbell | 8.5 |
| 2013 | The Ordained Movie | Governor Michael Thomas Riley | 1.0 |
| 2013 | Harry TV | DSS Jim Stockton | 6.5 |
| 2012 | The Vow Movie | Bill Thornton | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Alcatraz TV | Emerson Hauser | 6.3 |
| 2011 | The Hunter Movie | Jack Mindy | 6.7 |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey TV | Self | 7.7 |
| 2011 | The Dragon Pearl Movie | Chris Chase | 4.6 |
| 2011 | Return to Jurassic Park Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2011 | Ice TV | Anthony Kavanagh | 7.0 |
| 2011 | Ice Movie | Anthony Kavanagh | 5.4 |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Movie | Allomere (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2010 | The Making of Daybreakers Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Happy Town TV | Merritt Grieves | 6.1 |
| 2010 | Daybreakers Movie | Charles Bromley | 6.3 |
| 2009 | Under the Mountain Movie | Mr. Jones | 4.5 |
| 2009 | Iron Road TV | Alfred Nichol | 8.2 |
| 2009 | Skin Movie | Abraham Laing | 6.4 |
| 2009 | Iron Road Movie | Alfred Nichol | 6.3 |
| 2009 | In Her Skin Movie | Mr. Reid | 6.0 |
| 2009 | The Man in the Hat Movie | Reader of Correspondence | |
| 2008 | Dean Spanley Movie | Dean Spanley | 7.4 |
| 2008 | Crusoe TV | Jeremiah Blackthorn | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Verity Lambert: Drama Queen Movie | Narrator | |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story Movie | Alan Grant (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2007 | The Tudors TV | Cardinal Thomas Wolsey | 7.8 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Angel Movie | Théo | 5.5 |
| 2006 | Two Twisted TV | Mick | 6.8 |
| 2006 | Irresistible Movie | Craig | 5.5 |
| 2006 | The Making of 'Event Horizon' Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2006 | Merlin's Apprentice TV | Merlin | 4.9 |
| 2006 | Working with a Master: John Carpenter Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2006 | Voyage of the Nautilus Movie | Hubert Wilkins | 5.5 |
| 2005 | The Triangle TV | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 2005 | The Triangle TV | Eric Benerall | 6.3 |
| 2005 | The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant TV | Governor Arthur Phillip | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Yes Movie | Anthony | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Little Fish Movie | The Jockey | 5.8 |
| 2005 | To the Ends of the Earth TV | Mr. Prettiman | 6.1 |
| 2005 | New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English Movie | Self | |
| 2005 | Gallipoli Movie | Narrator | 7.1 |
| 2004 | Colin McCahon: I Am Movie | Narrator | 9.0 |
| 2004 | Wimbledon Movie | Dennis Bradbury | 6.2 |
| 2004 | Jessica TV | Unknown character | 5.4 |
| 2004 | Jessica Movie | Richard Runche | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Stiff Movie | Lionel Merricks | 7.9 |
| 2004 | The Making of Sleeping Dogs Movie | Self | |
| 2003 | Perfect Strangers Movie | Man | 4.6 |
| 2002 | Doctor Zhivago TV | Victor Ippolitovich Komarovsky | 6.7 |
| 2002 | Dirty Deeds Movie | Ray | 5.7 |
| 2002 | Framed Movie | Eddie Meyers | 5.3 |
| 2001 | The Making Of Jurassic Park III Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy TV | Self | 3.4 |
| 2001 | The Zookeeper Movie | Ludovic | 6.6 |
| 2001 | SuperCroc Movie | narrator | 7.7 |
| 2001 | Space TV | Himself | 7.7 |
| 2001 | Jurassic Park III Movie | Dr. Alan Grant | 6.2 |
| 2001 | Submerged Movie | Lt. Cmdr. Charles B. 'Swede' Momsen | 5.6 |
| 2000 | The Magic Pudding Movie | Sam Sawnoff (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2000 | The Dish Movie | Cliff Buxton - Dish Master | 6.8 |
| 2000 | Inside The Living Daylights Movie | Self (archival footage) | 8.0 |
| 2000 | My Mother Frank Movie | Professor Mortlock | 5.0 |
| 2000 | Sally Hemings: An American Scandal TV | Thomas Jefferson | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Movie | Thomas Jefferson | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Numero Bruno Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man Movie | Sir | 7.3 |
| 1999 | Rove TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1999 | Molokai: The Story of Father Damien Movie | Prime Minister Gibson | 6.2 |
| 1998 | The Games TV | Citytrans World CEO | 8.0 |
| 1998 | The Revengers' Comedies Movie | Henry Bell | 5.8 |
| 1998 | Merlin TV | Merlin | 7.0 |
| 1998 | The Horse Whisperer Movie | Robert MacLean | 6.9 |
| 1997 | Forgotten Silver Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Event Horizon Movie | Weir | 6.6 |
| 1997 | Snow White: A Tale of Terror Movie | Lord Friedrich Hoffman | 6.1 |
| 1997 | The Rainbow Warrior Movie | Chief Inspector Alan Galbraith | 5.4 |
| 1996 | Children of the Revolution Movie | David 'Dave' Hoyle, aka Agent 'Nine' | 5.6 |
| 1996 | Victory Movie | Mr. Jones | 5.2 |
| 1996 | In Cold Blood TV | Agent Alvin Dewey | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Australian Story TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1995 | Restoration Movie | King Charles II | 6.1 |
| 1995 | Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill Movie | Narrator / Host | 5.7 |
| 1995 | The Making of 'Jurassic Park' Movie | Self / Alan Grant | 7.3 |
| 1995 | In the Mouth of Madness Movie | John Trent | 7.2 |
| 1994 | The Jungle Book Movie | Colonel Geofferey Brydon | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Country Life Movie | Dr. Max Askey | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1994 | Sirens Movie | Norman Lindsay | 5.6 |
| 1993 | Split Enz: Spellbound Movie | Narrator | |
| 1993 | Jurassic Park Movie | Grant | 8.0 |
| 1993 | The Piano Movie | Alisdair Stewart | 7.4 |
| 1993 | Family Pictures TV | David Eberlin | 10.0 |
| 1993 | Inside 'The Piano' Movie | Self | |
| 1992 | Hostage Movie | John Rennie | 3.8 |
| 1992 | Memoirs of an Invisible Man Movie | David Jenkins | 5.9 |
| 1991 | One Against the Wind Movie | Major James Leggatt, The Guards | 7.1 |
| 1991 | Until the End of the World Movie | Eugene Fitzpatrick | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Fever Movie | Elliot | 3.9 |
| 1991 | Death in Brunswick Movie | Carl | 6.1 |
| 1990 | Shadow of China Movie | TV Reporter | 7.7 |
| 1990 | The Hunt for Red October Movie | Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin | 7.4 |
| 1990 | Cowboys of Culture Movie | Self | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Molloy (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The French Revolution Movie | Marquis de Lafayette | 7.5 |
| 1989 | Dead Calm Movie | John Ingram | 6.6 |
| 1988 | Evil Angels Movie | Michael Chamberlain | 6.8 |
| 1988 | Question of Faith Movie | Oscar Ogg | 9.0 |
| 1987 | The Good Wife Movie | Neville Gifford | 5.2 |
| 1987 | Amerika TV | Colonel Andrei Denisov | 5.7 |
| 1986 | For Love Alone Movie | James Quick | 3.7 |
| 1986 | Strong Medicine TV | Vince Lord | |
| 1986 | Strong Medicine Movie | Vince Lord | 8.0 |
| 1985 | Kane & Abel TV | William Lowell Kane | 7.7 |
| 1985 | Plenty Movie | Lazar | 5.7 |
| 1985 | Robbery Under Arms Movie | Capt. Starlight | 6.5 |
| 1984 | The Blood of Others Movie | Bergman | 5.2 |
| 1983 | The Country Girls Movie | Mr. Gentleman | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Reilly: Ace of Spies TV | Sidney Reilly | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Enigma Movie | Dimitri Vasilikov | 5.6 |
| 1982 | Attack Force Z Movie | Sergeant Costello | 5.9 |
| 1982 | Ivanhoe Movie | Brian de Bois-Guilbert | 6.4 |
| 1981 | From a Far Country Movie | Marian | 4.6 |
| 1981 | Possession Movie | Mark | 7.3 |
| 1981 | The Final Conflict Movie | Damien Thorn | 5.8 |
| 1980 | Lucinda Brayford TV | Tony Duff | 7.0 |
| 1979 | The Journalist Movie | Rex | 4.8 |
| 1979 | Just Out Of Reach Movie | Mike | 7.0 |
| 1979 | My Brilliant Career Movie | Harry Beecham | 6.2 |
| 1978 | Surf Sail Movie | Narrator (voice) | 10.0 |
| 1978 | Sleeping Dogs Movie | Smith | 5.8 |
| 1977 | The Governor TV | Colonial Bachelor | |
| 1977 | Architect Athfield Movie | Narrator | 10.0 |
| 1976 | The Sullivans TV | Ben Dawson | 5.4 |
| 1975 | Four Shorts on Architecture Movie | Narrator (voice) | 9.0 |
| 1975 | Ashes Movie | Priest | 8.0 |
| 1975 | Landfall Movie | Eric | 10.0 |
| 1973 | Hunt's Duffer Movie | Bradley | 7.0 |
| 1972 | The Water Cycle Movie | Hydro enthusiast | |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1971 | The City of No Movie | The neighbour | 7.0 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | British Flier | 8.8 |
| TBA | Mystery Ride Movie | Duncan Connelly | |
| TBA | The Last Resort Movie | Gerard |
Crew (18)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Brush-Off Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Brush-Off Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Stiff Movie | Producer · Production | 7.9 |
| 1995 | Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill Movie | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 1995 | Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.7 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | On the Road with Red Mole Movie | Writer · Writing | 9.0 |
| 1979 | On the Road with Red Mole Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1978 | Surf Sail Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1978 | New Country - New People Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1977 | Flare - A Ski Trip Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1977 | Architect Athfield Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1975 | Four Shorts on Architecture Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1975 | Four Shorts on Architecture Movie | Writer · Writing | 9.0 |
| 1975 | Four Shorts on Architecture Movie | Editor · Editing | 9.0 |
| 1974 | Phone Movie | Writer · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1974 | Phone Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1974 | Phone Movie | Editor · Editing | 10.0 |
| 1973 | The Sealhunters Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.5 |
Latest releases
- Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke2025 / TMDB 9.0
- T. REX2024 / TMDB 6.2
- Bring Him to Me2023 / TMDB 5.8
- Scarygirl2023 / TMDB 6.9
- The Portable Door2023 / TMDB 6.5
- Assassin Club2023 / TMDB 6.0
Questions about Sam Neill
What are some of Sam Neill's most successful films?
Sam Neill's most successful films include 'Jurassic Park', 'The Piano', and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'. These films have contributed significantly to his fame and showcase his range as an actor.
Has Sam Neill won any major awards?
Sam Neill has received several accolades, including a New Zealand Film and Television Award for Best Actor. He has also been nominated for various international awards throughout his career.
What was Sam Neill's first film?
Sam Neill's first film was 'The Last of the Knucklemen' released in 1970. This marked the beginning of his extensive career in film and television.
What is Sam Neill's background?
Sam Neill was born in Northern Ireland but raised in New Zealand. He has dual citizenship and often reflects on his diverse cultural background in interviews.
Is Sam Neill active in television?
Yes, Sam Neill has appeared in numerous television series, including 'The Tudors' and 'Peaky Blinders', showcasing his talent across different media formats.
What is Sam Neill's estimated net worth?
Sam Neill's estimated net worth is approximately $18 million, reflecting his successful acting career and various investments.
Has Sam Neill worked with any famous directors?
Sam Neill has collaborated with renowned directors such as Jane Campion in 'The Piano' and Steven Spielberg in 'Jurassic Park', enhancing his filmography.
What is a defining characteristic of Sam Neill's acting style?
Sam Neill is known for his compelling and nuanced performances, often bringing depth to characters in both dramatic and comedic roles, which has become a hallmark of his acting style.