Sam Reid

Biography

Sam Reid, born on February 19, 1987, in New South Wales, Australia, is a actor known for his captivating performances in film and television. He grew up on a cattle property in the Monaro region and developed a passion for acting at a young age. Reid pursued his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating in 2010 as the star student of his year. Reid gained recognition for his role as Lestat de Lioncourt in the AMC series Interview with the Vampire (2022–present), earning critical acclaim. He has also starred in notable productions such as The Newsreader (2021–2025), Lambs of God (2019), and the period drama Belle (2013), where he played John Davinier.

Known For

2:22

as Jonas Edman

'71

as Lt. Armitage

Serena

as Vaughn

The Riot Club

as Hugo Fraser-Tyrwhitt

The Railway Man

as Young Finlay

Anonymous

as Earl of Essex

Belle

as John Davinier

The Limehouse Golem

as John Cree

Waiting for the Barbarians

as The Lieutenant

Hatfields & McCoys

as Tolbert McCoy