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Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Acting·1947·147 films

Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill (born 14 September 1947) is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.…

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As Actor

Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)Actor Odin
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park (1993)Grant
Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)Actor Odin
Jurassic Park III
Jurassic Park III (2001)Dr. Alan Grant
Jurassic World Dominion
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)Alan Grant
Escape Plan
Escape Plan (2013)Dr. Kyrie
The Commuter
The Commuter (2018)Captain Hawthorne
The Vow
The Vow (2012)Bill Thornton
Bicentennial Man
Bicentennial Man (1999)Sir
The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October (1990)Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin
Event Horizon
Event Horizon (1997)Weir
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)Allomere (voice)
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)Hec
Daybreakers
Daybreakers (2010)Charles Bromley
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit (2018)Mr. McGregor / Tommy Brock (voice)
In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness (1995)John Trent
The Piano
The Piano (1993)Alisdair Stewart
Possession
Possession (1981)Mark
The Horse Whisperer
The Horse Whisperer (1998)Robert MacLean
Wimbledon
Wimbledon (2004)Dennis Bradbury
A Long Way Down
A Long Way Down (2014)Chris Crichton
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)Tommy Brock (voice)
Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park (2011)Self
Dead Calm
Dead Calm (1989)John Ingram
The Hunter
The Hunter (2011)Jack Mindy
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)David Jenkins
The Final Conflict
The Final Conflict (1981)Damien Thorn
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book (1994)Colonel Geofferey Brydon
Backtrack
Backtrack (2015)Duncan Stewart
Snow White: A Tale of Terror
Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997)Lord Friedrich Hoffman
The Portable Door
The Portable Door (2023)Dennis Tanner
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box (2013)Otto Luger
The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story (2007)Alan Grant (archive footage)
Until the End of the World
Until the End of the World (1991)Eugene Fitzpatrick
The Dish
The Dish (2000)Cliff Buxton - Dish Master
Evil Angels
Evil Angels (1988)Michael Chamberlain
Blackbird
Blackbird (2019)Tom
Sweet Country
Sweet Country (2018)Fred Smith
Assassin Club
Assassin Club (2023)Caldwell
Sirens
Sirens (1994)Norman Lindsay
Ride Like a Girl
Ride Like a Girl (2019)Paddy Payne
Angel
Angel (2007)Théo
Restoration
Restoration (1995)King Charles II
Irresistible
Irresistible (2006)Craig
In Her Skin
In Her Skin (2009)Mr. Reid
Forgotten Silver
Forgotten Silver (1997)Self
Little Fish
Little Fish (2005)The Jockey
The Daughter
The Daughter (2015)Walter
Rams
Rams (2020)Colin
Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal
Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal (2021)Frankie Scales (voice)
My Brilliant Career
My Brilliant Career (1979)Harry Beecham
Bring Him to Me
Bring Him to Me (2023)Frank
Scarygirl
Scarygirl (2023)Dr. Maybee (voice)
Under the Mountain
Under the Mountain (2009)Mr. Jones
Attack Force Z
Attack Force Z (1982)Sergeant Costello
Dean Spanley
Dean Spanley (2008)Dean Spanley
Ice
Ice (2011)Anthony Kavanagh
The French Revolution
The French Revolution (1989)Marquis de Lafayette
United Passions
United Passions (2014)Joao Havelange
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe (1982)Brian de Bois-Guilbert
Skin
Skin (2009)Abraham Laing
Plenty
Plenty (1985)Lazar
Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs (1977)Smith
Dirty Deeds
Dirty Deeds (2002)Ray
Enigma
Enigma (1982)Dimitri Vasilikov
MindGamers
MindGamers (2015)Kreutz
Yes
Yes (2005)Anthony
Death in Brunswick
Death in Brunswick (1991)Carl
Palm Beach
Palm Beach (2019)Leo
Gallipoli
Gallipoli (2005)Narrator
Tommy's Honour
Tommy's Honour (2017)Alexander Boothby
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995)Self / Alan Grant
The Dragon Pearl
The Dragon Pearl (2011)Chris Chase
The Revengers' Comedies
The Revengers' Comedies (1998)Henry Bell
Children of the Revolution
Children of the Revolution (1996)David 'Dave' Hoyle, aka Agent 'Nine'
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers (2003)Man
The Good Wife
The Good Wife (1987)Neville Gifford
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)Prime Minister Gibson
Framed
Framed (2002)Eddie Meyers
The Zookeeper
The Zookeeper (2001)Ludovic
The Magic Pudding
The Magic Pudding (2000)Sam Sawnoff (voice)
Victory
Victory (1996)Mr. Jones
The Blood of Others
The Blood of Others (1984)Bergman
From a Far Country
From a Far Country (1981)Marian
Jurassic Greatest Moments: Jurassic Park to Jurassic World
Jurassic Greatest Moments: Jurassic Park to Jurassic World (2022)Self
Submerged
Submerged (2001)Lt. Cmdr. Charles B. 'Swede' Momsen
One Against the Wind
One Against the Wind (1991)Major James Leggatt, The Guards
For Love Alone
For Love Alone (1986)James Quick
Country Life
Country Life (1994)Dr. Max Askey
The Making of 'Event Horizon'
The Making of 'Event Horizon' (2006)Self
Hostage
Hostage (1992)John Rennie
Fever
Fever (1994)Elliot
The Making Of Jurassic Park III
The Making Of Jurassic Park III (2001)Self
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill (1995)Narrator / Host
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (2016)Narrator (voice)
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000)Thomas Jefferson
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)Self
Robbery Under Arms
Robbery Under Arms (1985)Capt. Starlight
Iron Road
Iron Road (2009)Alfred Nichol
The Rainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior (1997)Chief Inspector Alan Galbraith
T. REX
T. REX (2024)Self - Narrator (voice)
Stiff
Stiff (2004)Lionel Merricks
My Mother Frank
My Mother Frank (2000)Professor Mortlock
The Journalist
The Journalist (1979)Rex
Shadow of China
Shadow of China (1990)TV Reporter
The Making of Daybreakers
The Making of Daybreakers (2010)Self
Sea Lions: Life By a Whisker
Sea Lions: Life By a Whisker (2020)Narrator (voice)
SuperCroc
SuperCroc (2001)narrator
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine (1986)Vince Lord
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke (2025)Self
The Country Girls
The Country Girls (1983)Mr. Gentleman
Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story
Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story (2020)Narrator (voice)
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994)Self
The Ordained
The Ordained (2013)Governor Michael Thomas Riley
Question of Faith
Question of Faith (1988)Oscar Ogg
Voice Activated
Voice Activated (2022)Audiobook Narrator (voice)
Inside The Living Daylights
Inside The Living Daylights (2000)Self (archival footage)
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand (2013)Self
Jessica
Jessica (2004)Richard Runche
Just Out Of Reach
Just Out Of Reach (1979)Mike
The Show Must Go On
The Show Must Go On (2019)Self
Hunt's Duffer
Hunt's Duffer (1973)Bradley
Architect Athfield
Architect Athfield (1977)Narrator
Landfall
Landfall (1975)Eric
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter (2006)Self
Colin McCahon: I Am
Colin McCahon: I Am (2004)Narrator
Surf Sail
Surf Sail (1978)Narrator (voice)
The City of No
The City of No (1971)
Four Shorts on Architecture
Four Shorts on Architecture (1975)Narrator (voice)
Ashes
Ashes (1975)Priest
Odyssey sur les traces de Sam Neill
Odyssey sur les traces de Sam Neill (2015)God
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (2027)
The Fox
The Fox (2026)The Magpie (voice)
Verity Lambert: Drama Queen
Verity Lambert: Drama Queen (2008)Narrator
The Water Cycle
The Water Cycle (1972)
Inside 'The Piano'
Inside 'The Piano' (1993)Self
Cowboys of Culture
Cowboys of Culture (1990)Self
Split Enz: Spellbound
Split Enz: Spellbound (1993)Narrator
The Making of Sleeping Dogs
The Making of Sleeping Dogs (2004)Self
Why Anzac with Sam Neill
Why Anzac with Sam Neill (2015)Self
The Man in the Hat
The Man in the Hat (2009)Reader of Correspondence
New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English
New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English (2005)Self

As Director

Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill (1995)
The Brush-Off
The Brush-Off (2004)
Architect Athfield
Architect Athfield (1977)
Flare - A Ski Trip
Flare - A Ski Trip (1977)
Surf Sail
Surf Sail (1978)
Phone
Phone (1974)
Four Shorts on Architecture
Four Shorts on Architecture (1975)
On the Road with Red Mole
On the Road with Red Mole (1979)
New Country - New People
New Country - New People (1978)

As Writer

Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill (1995)
Phone
Phone (1974)
Four Shorts on Architecture
Four Shorts on Architecture (1975)
On the Road with Red Mole
On the Road with Red Mole (1979)