Sam Neill (Sam Neill), a popular New Zealand film actor, widely known for the films "Jurassic Park", "Across the Horizon", "In the Maw of Madness" and other action-packed films. He is a three-time nominee for the Golden Globe Award. The current officer of the British Empire. Owns the largest winery "Two sites", located in the New Zealand province of Otago.
Enthusiasm
The actor seeks to take first place in the difficult task of creating elite wines and receive a special prize at the autumn competition, which is organized annually by the Association of New Zealand winemakers. While he did not succeed - too little free time remains between filming. All the responsible work to create a wine blend and that unique bouquet that can bring victory and assign assistants is accounted for. 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, hope for one of the first places.
Sam Nill, biography
The actor was born on September 14, 1947 in Northern Ireland, the city of Om. Father, Dermot Nill was a career officer, a graduate of the prestigious military training center, Priscilla's mother was engaged in housework. The family owned a small company that sent alcohol to New Zealand. The company was called Nill & Co.
In 1954, the family changed their place of residence, moving from Ireland to New Zealand. Sam Nill began attending an Anglican school-type boarding school for boys - Christ's College in Christchester. Then the teenager entered Queen Victoria University, where upon graduation he received the title of Bachelor of Arts, including in English literature.
After the final exams, Sam Nill decided to devote himself to cinema and become an actor. Several inconspicuous roles in the films of the New Zealand production 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 anymore and went to work in the editing room. He believed that sticking together individual fragments of film was an occupation that did not require special talent. Of course, with this approach, the editor did not work out of him. In the future, Nill was helped by chance.
First success
He was unexpectedly invited to star in the movie Sleeping Dogs, directed by Roger Donaldson. The dramatic action thriller became a test for a thirty-year-old actor. Nill Sam brilliantly coped with the task, perfectly playing the main character Smith. Now all New Zealand, directors and producers knew about the talented performer of dramatic roles. From now on, Nill Sam did not have time to respond to invitations to star in a particular film project.
In 1979, the actor took part in the creation of an Australian film called "My Brilliant Career", where star Judy Davis, winner of numerous awards and prizes, twice an Oscar nominee, became his partner.
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 Clash."
"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 supposed to replace Roger Moore. But as a result of much thought, director John Glen chose to give the role to Timothy Dalton.
In the early 80s, Nill Sam gained fame among moviegoers in the UK, starring in “Aivengo” and “Reilly - the king of spies.” For the last role, he received a nomination for the Golden Globe.
Ten years later, Nill starred in several films in Hollywood, among which were:
- "The Hunt for the Red October" (1990).
- "Sirens" (1994).
- The Dead Calm (1988).
- The Piano (1994).
- "Jurassic Park" (1993).
- "Plate" (2000).
- "Across the Horizon" (1998).
- "Jurassic Park 3" (2001).
Popularity
Sam Nill became an increasingly famous actor and he could sometimes refuse to participate in a particular film project. So the actor rejected the offer to star in the role of half-elf Elrond in the movie "Lord of the Rings," Jackson Peter. Just at that time, Nill starred in the penultimate series of Jurassic Park and was limited in time.
In 2011, he accepted an invitation to a major role in a mystical film by JJ Abrams called Alcatraz.
Due to his charismatic appearance, Sam Nill mainly played positive characters. However, in the film "Warriors of the Light", the actor successfully created the image of a villain, proving his ability to transform into anti-heroes.
Personal life
Nill's family life was not very successful. He married New Zealand actress Lisa Harrow, but the marriage lasted only a few months. After Liz gave birth to a son, the couple divorced.
The next attempt to create a family was the marriage of the actor 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 one hundred films of various genres. The following is a sample list of films with his participation.
- "Landslide" (1975), the role of Eric.
- Sleeping Dogs (1977), the role of Smith.
- The Journalist (1979), Rex.
- Out of Reach (1979), Mike.
- "Lucinda Braford" (1980), the role of Tony Duff.
- "Obsessed with the Demon" (1981), the role of Mark.
- "Far Land" (1981), Marian.
- "Alien Blood" (1984), the role of Bergman.
- "Armed robbery" (1985), the role of Captain Starlight.
- The Restless Heart (1985), Lazarus.
- "Strong Medicine" (1986), the role of Vince Lord.
- The Good Wife (1987), Neville Gifford.
- "The Power of Faith" (1988), the role of Oscar.
- The Dead Calm (1988), John Ingram.
- "Fever" (1991), the role of Elliott.
- Confession of the Invisible (1992), Jenkins David.
- "Rainbow Warrior" (1993), the role of Alan Galbright.
- The Hostage (1993), John Ranney.
- Theater of Memories (1993), the role of David Eberlin.
- The Sirens (1994), Norman Lindsay.
- "Village Life" (1994), the role of Dr. Max Escay.
- The Jungle Book (1993), the role of Colonel Jeffrey Braydon.
- Royal Grace (1994), King Charles II.
- "Across the Horizon" (1997), Dr. William Weir.
- The Horse Whisperer (1998), Robert Macklin.
- The 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. A seventy-year-old actor is full of strength and creative energy, which allows him to act for several hours without a break. 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 reckon with time and make their films without any rules, often the process continues day and night. The director and actors usually try to comply with commercial obligations and finish shooting as soon as possible. But this is never done at the expense of quality. The artistic value of the picture should be inviolable. Sam Nill is one of those who abide by this rule.