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Sam Neill
Two Paddocks LTD.
PO Box 506
Alexandra 9340
Central Otago
New Zealand
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Two Paddocks LTD.
(Company)
PO Box 506
Alexandra 9340
Central Otago
New Zealand
Sam Neill is a renowned New Zealand actor, producer, and director, celebrated for his extensive work in film and television over several decades. Born on September 14, 1947, in Omagh, Northern Ireland, Neill’s family moved to New Zealand when he was a child, and he grew up in the picturesque countryside, which would later influence his artistic sensibilities.
Neill was raised in a family of prominent educators and artists. His father, a diplomat, and his mother, a teacher, encouraged his interest in storytelling from a young age. Neill attended Christchurch Boys’ High School, where he first developed an interest in acting. He later enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington, studying English and drama. After completing his degree, he pursued a career in acting, attending the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia.
Sam Neill began his acting career in the early 1970s with stage performances and television appearances in New Zealand and Australia. His breakthrough came in 1977 with the Australian film The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, where he played the lead role of Jimmie. The film was well-received, earning Neill critical acclaim and establishing him as a rising star in the film industry.
