Actor
Sam Reid
Born February 19, 1987 in New South Wales, Australia
16 films
Sam Reid, born on February 19, 1987, in New South Wales, Australia, is a actor known for his captivating performances in film and television. He grew up on a cattle property in the Monaro region and developed a passion for acting at a young age. Reid pursued his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating in 2010 as the star student of his year.
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Reid gained recognition for his role as Lestat de Lioncourt in the AMC series Interview with the Vampire (2022–present), earning critical acclaim. He has also starred in notable productions such as The Newsreader (2021–2025), Lambs of God (2019), and the period drama Belle (2013), where he played John Davinier.
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Filmography
16 films as actor- 2026The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LiveLestat
- 2022The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly JohnsonNate Clintoff
- 2020Waiting for the BarbariansThe Lieutenant
- 2019Standing Up for SunnyMikey
- 20172:22Jonas Edman
- 2017TigersFrank
- 2017After the SmokeJack
- 2016The Limehouse GolemJohn Cree
- 2016Despite the Falling SnowYoung Alexander Ivanov
- 2014SerenaVaughn
- 2014'71Lt. Armitage
- 2014The Riot ClubHugo Fraser-Tyrwhitt
- 2013The Railway ManYoung Finlay
- 2013BelleJohn Davinier
- 2012Redd Inc.William Tucker
- 2011AnonymousEarl of Essex