Sam Neill | Born: 1947

Sam Neill is one of New Zealand’s most recognizable actors. He rose to fame following his appearance in Sleeping Dogs in 1977. After a slew of leading roles throughout the 1980s, he gained international fame for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park in 1993. He reprised the role in 2001 for Jurassic Park III and the upcoming Jurassic World: Dominion in 2022. On television, many may know him for his role as Inspector Campbell in the hit series Peaky Blinders. In addition, he starred in The Tudors, Crusoe, and Happy Town.

Neill was honored for his work through the numerous accolades he received over the years. Among them include three Golden Globe nominations and two Primetime Emmy nominations. Outside of his career, he was able to make an investment in a vineyard in his home in New Zealand.