Actor Sir Nigel John Dermot “Sam” Neill was born in New Zealand on September 14, 1947. Neill has starred in both dramas and blockbusters over the course of his 53-year career. He is recognized as a “international leading man” and one of his generation’s most adaptable actors.
In this written piece, we would like to explore some interesting facts about him and his roots.
Where is Sam Neill originally from? Australian, Irish and British myths cleared
Sam Neill is originally from Northern Ireland. He was born in Omagh, County Tyrone, on September 14, 1947. His father, Dermot Neill, was a New Zealand-born army officer, and his mother, Priscilla Beatrice (née Ingham), was English. Neill’s family moved to New Zealand when he was four years old.
Neill has lived in New Zealand for most of his life, but he has also lived in Australia and the United States. He currently resides in Wanaka, New Zealand.
Some people have mistakenly believed that Neill is Australian because he has starred in many Australian films, including The Piano (1993), Sirens (1994), and Jurassic Park (1993). However, Neill has always been clear that he is from Northern Ireland.
