Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Neill is a New Zealand actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is best known for his roles in Jurassic Park, The Piano, and The Hunt for Red October. Neill was born in Omagh, Northern Ireland, and moved to New Zealand with his family when he was seven. He studied at the University of Canterbury and began his acting career in the 1970s.
Neill has appeared in over 100 films and television series, including The Omen, Dead Calm, The Horse Whisperer, and The Tudors. He has also starred in several miniseries, including Merlin, The Tudors, and The Pillars of the Earth. He has won numerous awards, including a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Piano.
As of 2021, Sam Neill's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million. He has earned his wealth from his successful acting career. He has also appeared in several commercials and has done voice-over work for video games.
| Popular As |
Nigel John Dermot Neill |
| Occupation |
actor,producer,director |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
14 September 1947 |
| Birthday |
14 September |
| Birthplace |
Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 75 years old group.
Sam Neill Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Sam Neill height
is 6′ 0″ .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6′ 0″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sam Neill's Wife?
His wife is Noriko Watanabe (m. 2 September 1989-2017)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Noriko Watanabe (m. 2 September 1989-2017) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Elena Neill, Tim Neill |
Sam Neill Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sam Neill worth at the age of 75 years old? Sam Neill’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Sam Neill's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Sam Neill Social Network
Timeline
His vineyard is in the Gibbston Valley, Otago, New Zealand. His wine is a Pinot Noir called Two Paddocks. In S2/E3 of Killing Eve (2018), agent Carolyn Martens (Fiona Shaw) mentions this fact during a conversation with Konstantin (Kim Bodnia).
Other film roles include The Daughter (2015), Backtrack (2015) opposite Adrien Brody, MindGamers (2015), United Passions (2014), A Long Way Down (2014), Escape Plan (2013), The Hunter (2011) with Willem Dafoe, Daybreakers (2009), Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010), Little Fish (2005) opposite Cate Blanchett, Skin (2008), Dean Spanley (2008), Wimbledon (2004), Yes (2004), Perfect Strangers (2003), Dirty Deeds (2002), The Zookeeper (2001), Bicentennial Man (1999) opposite Robin Williams, The Horse Whisperer (1998) alongside Kristin Scott Thomas, Sleeping Dogs (1977), and My Brilliant Career (1979).
He has been appointed a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DCNZM). When knighthoods were returned to the New Zealand Honours System in 2009, those with DCNZM or higher honours were given the option of converting them into knighthoods. Neill chose not to do this, saying the title of Sir was "just far too grand, by far".
He auditioned for Mr. Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), but Tim Burton wanted Johnny Depp to be the only "name" actor in the movie.
Sam received an AFI Award for Best Actor for his role in Jessica (2004).
He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Canterbury in 2002.
He received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the NBC miniseries Merlin (1998).
He was considered for the Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who (1996).
He is well known for his roles in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993) and Jane Campion's Academy Award Winning film The Piano (1993).
He also received a Golden Globe nomination for One Against the Wind (1991), and for Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983). The British Academy of Film and Television honoured Sam's work in Reilly by naming him Best Actor.
Montana is a recurring element in his films: in The Hunt for Red October (1990) he wants to live in Montana; in The Horse Whisperer (1998) he goes to Montana to find with his wife; in Jurassic Park (1993) he is digging up fossils in Montana.
Met wife Noriko Watanabe on the set of Dead Calm (1989), where she worked as a make-up artist.
He was considered for Alan Rickman's roles in Die Hard (1988) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
One of the original candidates for the fourth and fifth actor to portray James Bond - 007 in The Living Daylights (1987) and GoldenEye (1995). Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan ended up as James Bond, respectively.
Was working in New Zealand theater and film when he was discovered by James Mason. Mason phoned him and offered him a plane ticket to Europe, where he helped Sam meet casting agents. The two ended up appearing in only one film together: Ivanhoe (1982).
He was considered for Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
Sam Neill was born in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to army parents, an English-born mother, Priscilla Beatrice (Ingham), and a New Zealand-born father, Dermot Neill. His family moved to the South Island of New Zealand in 1954. He went to boarding schools and then attended the universities at Canterbury and Victoria. He has a BA in English Literature. Following his graduation, he worked with the New Zealand Players and other theater groups. He also was a film director, editor and scriptwriter for the New Zealand National Film Unit for 6 years. Sam Neill is internationally recognised for his contribution to film and television.
