Stats

Age

46

Height

199cm

Ethnicity

NZ European

Skills

• Acoustic Guitar
• Electric Guitar
• MC
• Singing - Baritone
• Swimming
• Voice Artist

Sam, born and raised in Cambridge, Waikato, discovered his passion for performance early on, later refining his craft through the highly competitive Unitec Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts program. In his first year out of drama school, Sam secured a role on Shortland Street, kickstarting a successful career in television. He has since appeared in numerous TV commercials across New Zealand and performed in professional theatre productions, including The Homecoming (2006), directed by Paul Gittins, where he shared the stage with some of New Zealand’s most respected actors. Beyond acting, Sam has built a thriving career in media advertising, lending his deep, resonant voice to hundreds of radio commercials nationwide. A talented musician, he is also an exceptional guitarist, mastering both electric and acoustic styles.

Experience

Theatre
2007	The Homecoming	Role: Joey	Director: Paul Gittens

TVC
2021	Tip Top 'Super Soft' campaign	Role: Dad	Production Company: Eight
2001	Unisys (Worldwide Release)	Role: Consultant	Production Company: Cherokee Films Ltd.

Television Series
2009	This Is Not My Life	Role: Big Guy	Production Company: TVNZ
2003	Skin and Bone	Role: Mean	Production Company: Screenworks
2000	Shortland Street	Role: Kevin Merton	Production Company: South Pacific Pictures

Radio
2007	( - current) Various Customer Commercials	Role: Professional Voice Artist

Training
1999	Unitec Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts	Role: Graduate