Sam Claflin (Samuel George Claflin) - a talented British actor of a new generation, who, despite his young age for the actor, has already managed to become one of the most sought-after masters of their craft. Sam was born in June 1986 in the British city of Ipswich, being the third child in the family.
Sam Cloughlin and his family
The popularity of the actor came after the premiere of the adventure film "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". The young talent had to make his way to the top of Olympus on their own, because the parents are from the people, mother is a teacher at school, and father is a financial manager.
One of the actor’s brothers is currently working as a programmer, the second works in Indonesia as an English teacher, and the younger brother followed the example of Sam and became a student in a theater studio. So Klaflin, without expecting it, gave birth to a new family tradition and began to create a dynasty of actors.
Acting or sports?
Sam Cloughlin, whose filmography is known to all lovers of British cinema, never planned to become an actor, all of his dreams were devoted only to football. As a schoolboy, Klaflin seriously intended to become a professional footballer and follow the example of the famous British football players. Parents did not interfere with the desires of his son, however, he still did not become an athlete.
There was a situation with Sam that was relevant for all teenagers who want to become athletes - he was seriously injured, after which he had to forget about professional football once and for all. To somehow escape from sad thoughts, Claflin began to spend much more time in the school youth theater.
Young hard worker
The family where Sam Claflin grew up didn’t always have enough money, so at the age of thirteen the future actor began to work actively to help his parents. Klaflin did not like the profession of a newspaperman, but he had no choice. At sixteen, he began working as a salesman in a supermarket located near his own home. The actor quite often admits in an interview that he never regretted that he had to work in such positions.
The family is the most important value in the life of Sam Klaflin, it was she who supported the future actor in all his endeavors, regardless of what he wanted. That is why Sam always arranges his days off on those days on which the birthdays of his family members fall. This rule is mandatory for the actor, and he adheres to it for many years.
From school theaters to a professional academy
After graduation, Sam decided to become a professional actor, which is why he entered the Academy of Dramatic Art and Music in London. Studying at the Academy gave him new friends and allowed him to develop acting talent, all teachers unanimously claimed that Klaflin had great potential.
Soon after receipt, Sam first appeared on the screen, playing a small role in the serial film "Pillars of the Earth." Then Klaflin played in the television series "The Heart of Every Man", presented to the public in a new light. The actor had to play in a large number of sexual scenes, exposing himself almost completely.
First premieres
Subsequently, Sam Claflin admitted that it was much easier for him to play all further roles, since in “The Heart of Every Man” he managed to overcome a certain bar, after which he was no longer afraid. The list of actor roles is quite multifaceted, among them there is even a clergyman. In the very near future, Sam plans to replenish this list with the role of a drug addict, and thus once again emphasize his acting versatility and lead himself to replenish such a complex business as a biography. Sam Claflin is very popular with movie fans, and he really likes it.
The actor admits that he likes such a variety of roles, because it allows you to learn how to quickly rebuild between roles and not focus on the same image. Sam admits that he is a rather reserved person, which is why the profession of an actor allows him to develop harmoniously.
Sam Cloughlin and the Pirates of the Caribbean
In spring 2010, Sam Cloughlin, whose filmography continues to grow year after year, received a role that made him famous throughout the world - Philip Swift, the hero of the fourth film in the series “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Sam had to play the role of a missionary preacher who fell in love with a mermaid and forced to make a serious choice between love and existing dogmas.
The film was shown to the general public in the spring of 2011, and the story played out by Sam Claflin and his partner Astrid Berger-Frisbee was enjoyed by all fans of this series. The new heroes were warmly received by the public, and critics spoke positively about the game of the actors included in the quadrilogy troupe.
Actor about "Pirates"
Klaflin himself later commented on his participation in this project, telling reporters about a funny incident in his life. After filming in the serial film “Pillars of the Earth,” the actor in a conversation with his mother mentioned that now, for balance, he needs to play the role of a pirate. As a result, his desire came true, and now the actor’s mother periodically reminds that he should be careful with his own aspirations.
About Philip, who he played in The Pirates, Sam Claflin, whose photo is hanging in the rooms of teenagers around the world, does not particularly extend. In an interview with reporters, the actor notes that the priest will have to give up on the usual ideals and understand that religion is not the center of the universe. Changing the perception of reality is the way a hero needs to go in order to find himself. Faith in this case plays the role of the path to happiness that everyone deserves, Sam believes.
For his work in the Pirates, Claflin received a fairly large fee, which he spent on his own needs and the needs of his family. With this money, Sam made himself the first tattoo that he had dreamed about for many years. The actor spoke very flattering about his colleagues with whom he had the opportunity to work on the set, including Penelope Cruz, Johnny Depp, Jeffrey Rush and many others.
According to Sam, he received very valuable advice from his colleague Johnny Depp, who advised him to remain true to himself and not try to chase popularity and fame. Klaflin was flattered by the advice of the eminent actor, and he promised that he would adhere to it throughout his life.
Other actor projects
In the spring of 2011, another interesting picture appeared in Sam’s creative baggage - “The Seventh Son”, which is an adaptation of the famous book of one of the British writers. A year later, he managed to work with the famous Kristen Stewart, who played Bella in the saga "Twilight", together they worked on the film "Snow White and the Huntsman."
The film, which is associated with a new round of popularity around the name of Sam Claflin, is The Hunger Games, namely, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Claflin managed to work with excellent partners in the person of Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks and Jennifer Lawrence, once again demonstrating to everyone their own versatility and versatility.
Now Sam Claflin continues to actively act in films, in 2014 there will be three films at once with his participation: “With love, Rosie”, “The Rebel Club”, as well as the continuation of “The Hunger Games”, what about the premiere in 2015, about them the actor is trying not to speak. Sam admits that he loved his work and will now never abandon it. So far, the actor is one of Hollywood's most enviable suitors. Since the couple Sam Claflin and Laura Haddock are on the verge of breaking, the girls have a chance to get him husbands, the main thing is not to miss the right moment.