Sam Neill

Biography

Born 09/14/1947

One of the few actors who comes off as both sexy and grown-up on screen, Sam Neill gravitated slowly to an acting career despite his onstage theatrical experiences following college. Born on September 14, 1947 in Omagh, Ireland (County Tyrone in British-occupied Northern Ireland), Neill moved with...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1988, received Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor

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Highlights

In 2005, Starred as Joan Allen's husband in "Yes," a drama directed by Sally Potter
In 2004, Played the father of Kirsten Dunst's character in the romantic comedy "Wimbledon" also starring Paul Bettany
In 2002, Cast opposite Keira Knightley in the mini series "Doctor Zhivago"

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Family & Companions

Lisa Harrow: mother of Neill's son Tim; never married; acted together in "The Final Conflict" (1981)
Dermot Neill: father (New Zealander who served in the British Army; family owned Neill & Company (now Wilson Neill & Co.), one of New Zealand's largest liquor wholesalers; died in 1991)
Priscilla Neill: mother (British)

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