New Zealand film and television actress Nill Sam: biography, filmography and interesting facts

Sam Neill (Sam Neill), a popular New Zealand film actor, widely known for the films "Jurassic Park", "Through the horizon", "In the Mouth of Madness" and other action-packed films. He is a three-time nominee for the Golden Globe Award. Acting officer of the British Empire. Owns the largest winery "Two plots", located in the New Zealand province of Otago.

Enthusiasm

The actor aspires to come out on top in an uneasy deal to create elite wines and to receive a special prize at the autumn competition, which is arranged annually by the Association of New Zealand Wine Growers. While he could not do it - too little free time is left between the shootings. It takes all the responsible work to create a wine blend and that unique bouquet that can bring victory and entrust assistants. Although Sam Nill is surrounded by competent winemakers with sufficient experience, he still completely trusts only himself. Nevertheless, the results that are noted by experts at his winery farm, allow one to hope for one of the first places.

Sam Nill, biography

The actor was born on September 14, 1947 in Northern Ireland, the city of Oma. Father, Dermot Nill was a career officer, a graduate of a prestigious military training center, Priscilla's mother was engaged in housekeeping. The family owned a small company to send spirits to New Zealand. The company was called "Nill and Co."

In 1954, the family moved from Ireland to New Zealand. Sam Nill began attending an Anglican school-type boarding school for boys - Christ's College in the city of Christchurch. Then the teenager entered the University of Queen Victoria, where, after graduation, received the title of Bachelor of Arts, including English literature.

After the final exams, Sam Nill decided to devote himself to the cinema and become an actor. A few inconspicuous roles in the movies of New Zealand production have brought disappointment to the young performer. Nobody knew who Nill Sam was, for most directors his name was unknown. The upset actor decided not to act any more and left to work in the editing room. He believed that gluing together individual fragments of film is an occupation that does not require special talent. Of course, with this approach, the editor did not work out of it. In the future, Nill helped the case.

First success

He was unexpectedly invited to the main role in the movie "Sleeping Dogs" directed by Roger Donaldson. A dramatic thriller thriller became a test for a thirty-year-old actor. Nill Sam brilliantly coped with the task, flawlessly playing the main character Smith. Now all the New Zealand, directors and producers knew about the talented performer of dramatic roles. Henceforth, Neill Sam did not have time to respond to invitations to appear in this or that film project.

In 1979, the actor took part in the creation of an Australian film called "My brilliant career", where her partner was the star of Judy Davis, winner of numerous awards and prizes, twice nominated for an Oscar.

The film was a success, received several prizes and became a classic of Australian cinema.

Then Nill Sam starred in the Hollywood thriller "Omen 3: The Last Scramble".

"James Bond"

In 1985, when the "Bond" was in full swing, his candidacy was considered for the role of James Bond in the next series of "Sparks from the eyes." Nill Sam was to replace Roger Moore. But as a result of long reflection, director John Glen preferred to give the role of Timothy Dalton.

In the early 80's, Nill Sam gained fame among British moviegoers, starring in "Ivanhoe", and "Raleigh - the king of spies." For the last role, he received a nomination for the Golden Globe.

Ten years later, Neill starred in several films in Hollywood, among which were:

• "Hunt for the" Red October "(1990).
• "Sirens" (1994).
• "Dead calm" (1988).
• "The Piano" (1994).
• "Jurassic Park" (1993).
• The "plate" (2000).
• "Through the horizon" (1998).
• "Jurassic Park 3" (2001).

Popularity

Sam Nill became more and more famous actor and he could sometimes refuse to participate in this or that film project. So the actor rejected the proposal to act in the role of half Elf Elrond in the film "The Lord of the Rings," Jackson Peter. Just at that time, Neill was shot in the penultimate series of "Jurassic Park" and was limited in time.

In 2011, he accepted an invitation to the main role in the mystical film JJ Abrams called "Alcatraz".

Due to his charismatic appearance, Sam Nill basically played positive characters. However, in the movie "Warriors of the World" the actor successfully created the image of the villain, having proved his ability to transform himself into antiheroes.

Personal life

Family life in Nill was not very successful. He married the New Zealand actress Lisa Harrow, but the marriage lasted only a few months. After Liz gave birth to her son, the couple divorced.

The next attempt to create a family was the actor's marriage to the make-up artist Noriko Watanabe. The couple had a daughter, whom they called Elena.

Sam Nill, filmography

During his career, the actor starred in more than a hundred motion pictures of a different genre. Below is an approximate list of films with his participation.

• "Landslide" (1975), the role of Eric.
• "Sleeping Dogs" (1977), the role of Smith.
• "Journalist" (1979), Rex.
• "Out of reach" (1979), Mike.
• "Lucinda Bradford" (1980), the role of Tony Duff.
• "Obsessed with a demon" (1981), the role of Mark.
• "The Far Edge" (1981), Marian.
• "Another's blood" (1984), the role of Bergman.
• "Armed robbery" (1985), the role of Captain Starlight.
• "Restless Heart" (1985), Lazarus.
• "Strong medicine" (1986), the role of Vince Lord.
• "A good wife" (1987), Neville Gifford.
• "The Power of Faith" (1988), the role of Oscar.
• "Dead calm" (1988), John Ingram.
• "Fever" (1991), the role of Elliott.
• "Confessions of the Invisible" (1992), Jenkins David.
• "The Rainbow Warrior" (1993), the role of Alan Galbraith.
• "The Hostage" (1993), John Ranni.
• "Theater of Memories" (1993), the role of David Eberlin.
• "Sirens" (1994), Norman Lindsay.
• "Rural Life" (1994), the role of Dr. Max Eskey.
• "The Jungle Book" (1993), the role of Colonel Jeffrey Brydon.
• "Royal Mercy" (1994), King Charles II.
• "Through the horizon" (1997), Dr. William Weir.
• "The Horse Charmer" (1998), Robert Macklin.
• "Magic Pudding" (2001), Sam Sounoff.

Currently, Sam Nill is preparing to shoot two new films in Hollywood at the "Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer" and "Columbia Pictures" studios. Seventy-year-old actor is full of strength and creative energy, which allows him to shoot for several hours without interruption. Sam Nill, whose filmography is already quite extensive, does not want to stop there and continues to spend days and nights on the set.

As a rule, Hollywood film companies do not count with time and make their films without any rules, often the process continues day and night. The director and actors usually try to observe commercial commitments and finish the shooting as soon as possible. But this is never done at the expense of quality. The artistic value of the picture must be inviolable. Sam Nill is one of those who faithfully abides by this rule.