Sam Reid
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About
After rising to fame for his roles in the films Belle, Anonymous, and The Railway Man, Reid was cast in several other movies, including Serena and The Riot Club. He played Lestat de Lioncourt in the AMC reboot series of the movie Interview with the Vampire. He has amassed more than 25 acting credits throughout his ongoing career.
Before Fame
Shortly before beginning his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he made his first screen appearance in a 2007 episode of the Australian television series All Saints.
Trivia
He was one of the stars of the History Channel's 2012 miniseries Hatfields & McCoys. In 2021, he played Dale Jennings in the TV show The Newsreader.
Family Life
He grew up in New South Wales, Australia, as the son of a cattle rancher. His actor brother, Rupert Reid, became famous for his television roles in Heartbreak High and Blue Heelers.
Associated With
Actor Sam Claflin was the Belle producers' original choice for the role of John Davinier; however, a scheduling conflict resulted in Reid taking over the part.
