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Sam Reid Biography

Birth Name:Sam Reid

Birth Place:New South Wales, Australia

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

Attended the London Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts
His brother, Rupert Reid, is also an actor who has appeared in "Heartbreak High" and "Blue Heelers․"
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "All Saints" in 2007
Quote: "With a modern film, the context is [obvious] because we live in it ․․․ With a period film, you have to explain the world it's set in․ The emotions, the lines, everything is a bit more heightened, so as an actor, you have to go for it a bit more․"
Has appeared in stage productions of "One Night in November," "Guys and Dolls" and "The Duchess of Malfi," among others
Best known for playing the Earl of Essex in "Anonymous" and Lt․ Armitage in "'71․"

2016Golden Statuette-Best Actor: nominated
2019AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama: nominated
2020The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: winner
2021AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in a Drama: nominated
2022Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor: nominated
2022The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Series in a Drama Series: winner
2023CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
2024AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in a Drama: nominated
2024Silver Logie-Best Lead Actor in a Drama: nominated
2025Pride Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Series/Mini Series: nominated
2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2026AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in a Drama: nominated