Sam Reid is a 36-year-old award-winning Australian actor who is famously known for portraying Dale Jennings in the Australian TV drama series “The News Reader,” as well as Lestat de Lioncourt in “Interview with the Vampire,” and John Glenn in “The Astronaut Wives Club.”
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Sam Reid |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Birth Date | February 19, 1987 |
| Birth Place | New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Profession | Actor |
| Parents | N/A |
| Siblings | Brother: Rupert Reid Sister: Kali Reid |
| Relationship Status | N/A |
| Height | 5′ 10″ 178 cm 1.78 m |
| Weight | 75 kg 165 lbs |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
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Early Life & Background
Sam Reid was born on February 19, 1987, in New South Wales, Australia. Currently, the names of his parents remain private, but it is known that his father worked as a cattle farmer. Sam has a diverse ethnic background, with Irish heritage inherited from his mother.
Still talking about his family, Sam has an older brother “Rupert Reid” who is 12 years his senior and shares the same profession as an actor. Additionally, he has a sister “Kali Reid” who is a producer.
In terms of his education, Sam attended Cranbrook School and later pursued acting studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 2010.
Acting Career
Sam Reid’s acting career began in 2007. He took on early roles in TV series like “All Saints” (2007), where he portrayed Marty Avent, and “MI-5” (2011), where he played Young Harry. His capabilities shone through in historical dramas like “Anonymous” (2011), where he assumed the role of Earl of Essex.
Reid’s filmography continued to expand with contributions to projects such as “The Taking of Prince Harry” (2010), where he played Prince Harry, and “The Railway Man” (2013), where he portrayed Young Finlay. He displayed his acting skills in “Belle” (2013) and “The Riot Club” (2014).
As his career progressed, Reid made appearances in acclaimed productions like “The Astronaut Wives Club” (2015), where he took on the role of John Glenn, and “Prime Suspect: Tennison” (2017), where he portrayed DI Len Bradfield. Also, he appeared in “The Limehouse Golem” (2016) and “2:22” (2017).
Recent years have seen Reid contribute to projects such as “The Newsreader” (2021–2023), where he portrayed Dale Jennings, and “Interview with the Vampire” (2022), where he took on the role of Lestat de Lioncourt.
Sam will be reprising his role as Lestat de Lioncourt in Season 2 of “Interview with the Vampire” which will be released in 2024. Some of the actors in Interview with the Vampire include “Assad Zaman,” “Jacob Anderson,” and “Delainey Hayles.”
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award Organization | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Interview with the Vampire | Nominee |
| 2022 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Actor | The Newsreader | Nominee |
| 2022 | The Equity Ensemble Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Series in a Drama Series | The Newsreader | Winner |
| 2022 | Critics Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Interview with the Vampire | Nominee |
| 2021 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Drama | The Newsreader | Nominee |
| 2020 | The Equity Ensemble Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie | The Hunting | Winner |
| 2019 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama | Lambs of God | Nominee |
| 2016 | Prague Independent Film Festival | Best Actor | Despite the Falling Snow | Nominee |
Personal Life
Sam Reid maintains a high level of privacy when it comes to his personal life. Details about his current relationship status, including the name of his girlfriend, wife, or partner, remain undisclosed.
While it’s possible that he may be involved romantically, Reid chooses to keep such aspects of his life private, avoiding public scrutiny.
Sam Reid Net Worth
Sam Reid has accomplished a lot in the Film/TV industry. He has earned lots of money from his acting career and is currently living a comfortable lifestyle. With that being said, this Australian actor is said to have an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
