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Sam ReidAustralian actor
Date of Birth: 19.02.1987
Country:  Australia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Acting Career
- Breakout Roles and Acclaim
- Success in Film and Television
- Recent Projects
- Personal Life
Early Life and Education
Samuel Jonathan Reed was born on February 19, 1987, to an Australian farmer in New South Wales. He has an older brother, Rupert, who is also an actor, and a sister, Cailey, who is a producer. Reed attended Trinity Grammar School in Sydney before moving to New York City and then London to pursue his education. In 2010, he graduated with honors from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Acting Career
Reed made his screen debut in a minor role in the Australian medical drama "All Saints" while still a student. In 2010, he starred as the titular character in the television film "Capturing Captain Harry," a fictionalized account of an episode in the life of Prince Harry. He went on to play Harry Pearce in his younger years in the tenth season of "Spooks." Additionally, he appeared in the detective series "Endeavour" and the Agatha Christie mystery "Miss Marple."
Breakout Roles and Acclaim
In 2013, Reed gained recognition for his roles as the younger version of Stellan Skarsgård's character in "The Railway Man" and as John Davinier in the historical drama "Belle." He then took on the role of John Glenn in the astronaut series "The Astronaut Wives Club." In 2016, he ventured into a more unconventional role in the Cold War spy drama "Despite the Falling Snow."
Success in Film and Television
Throughout the latter half of the 2010s, Reed continued to secure prominent roles in both film and television. Highlights include the thrillers "Goliath" and "2:22," the action-drama "Waiting for the Barbarians," the romantic comedy "Stand Up Guy," and the series "Suspect 1973" and "Lambs of God." In 2021, he joined the cast of "The Newsreader," a series set in the 1980s Australian television industry.
Recent Projects
In 2022, Reed continued his portrayal of Dale Jennings in "The Newsreader." He also starred as Lestat de Lioncourt in "Interview with the Vampire," a modern retelling of Anne Rice's iconic novel.
Personal Life
Reed is known for being private about his personal life. He has not publicly disclosed details about his relationships.
