Sam Neill

Sam Neill is an internationally celebrated New Zealand actor, best known for his iconic role as Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and its sequels. Sam’s career spans decades, with standout performances in films like The Piano (1993), The Hunt for Red October (1990), and Dead Calm (1989) and My Brilliant Career (1979). He has also made a mark in television, starring in Peaky Blinders, The Tudors and Merlin.

Beyond acting, Sam is a winemaker, running Two Paddocks, a vineyard in Central Otago, New Zealand.

His memoir, Did I Ever Tell You This?, offers a fascinating glimpse into his life and career.