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Xavier SamuelAustralian actor
Date of Birth: 10.12.1983
Country:  Australia |
Content:
- Xavier Samuel: A Rising Star in Hollywood
- Theatre and Television Debut
- University Studies and Hamlet
- Film Breakthrough: The Twilight Saga
- Other Notable Roles
- Personal Life
Xavier Samuel: A Rising Star in Hollywood
Early Life and EducationXavier Samuel was born in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia on December 10, 1983. He spent his childhood in Adelaide, South Australia, and graduated from Rostrevor College in 2001. While attending college, Samuel simultaneously studied drama under renowned Australian theater educator Amanda Portus at Christian Brothers College.
Theatre and Television Debut
Samuel made his stage debut in 2001, playing Demetrius in a student production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The same year, he appeared as Belvile in the CBC adaptation of Aphra Behn's "The Rover." In 2003, he made his Australian television debut in the series "McLeod's Daughters."
University Studies and Hamlet
In 2005, Samuel studied at the Flinders University Drama Centre under renowned acting teacher Professor Julie Holledge. He played the title role in a graduation production of "Hamlet."
Film Breakthrough: The Twilight Saga
Samuel's breakthrough role came in 2009 with the release of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," where he was cast as the vampire Riley Biers. His portrayal of a young vampire manipulated by the vengeful Victoria propelled him to stardom. The role also earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakout Performance.
Other Notable Roles
Beyond the "Twilight" franchise, Samuel has appeared in a number of notable films, including the thriller "The Loved Ones" (2009) and the action-drama "Fury" (2014). In 2017, he played the lead role in the horror-thriller "The Osiris Child."
Personal Life
Currently, Samuel is dating Shermine Shahrivar, a German-Iranian model and winner of the Miss Europe 2005 pageant.
