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Sam Neill
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Sam Neill

Actor · born September 14, 1947 · died 2026

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Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill was a New Zealand actor. Known as a leading man in film and television, he received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

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  1. 45Notable work: Jurassic ParkJune 11, 1993
  2. 53Notable work: Jurassic Park IIIJuly 18, 2001
  3. ~55Named honorary degree2002
  4. 74Notable work: Jurassic World DominionJune 8, 2022

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