Sam Neill is a famous name, especially in the acting industry. Neil came into the public eye for his lead in Jurassic Park movies and other sequels. Since then, he has continued to feature in numerous films which have not only made him rich but also a recognized actor.
Sam Neil was born Sir Nigel John Dermot Neil on September 14, 1947. He was born in Omagh, Northern Ireland where he spent his early childhood years before he relocated with his family to Christchurch.
Sam Neil’s first recognizable acting role happened in 1977 in the film Sleeping Dogs. In 1979 he had leading roles in My Brilliant Career, Omen III: The Final Conflict, Possession (1981), and Evil Angels among others.
Apart from films, Neil has also starred in television series as guest and recurring roles. His dedication in his career has seen him bag in some wards like the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the New Zealand Film Award, and Silver Loggie for Most Popular Actor. So how wealthy is Sam Neil?
Sam Neil’s Net Worth
Sam Neil is a famous actor from New Zealand, with a net worth of $18 million. Neil has been an active actor for many years, explaining how he has been able to attract such a good net worth. Since 1970, Neil has been featured in numerous films which have contributed positively towards his wealth.
His huge net worth is attributed to his many years as an actor and the numerous lead roles he has held.
Early Life
Neil was born in Omagh, County Tyrone where he spent his early years. His father was an army officer from New Zealand, while his mother was English. In 1954 the family relocated to Christchurch settling in Cashmere, New Zealand. Sam attended the Cashmere Primary School then later to Medbury School.
Neil started referring to himself as Neil because there were so many students who were called Nigel. After high school, Neil joined the University of Canterbury. At the University, Neil considered doing law, but he failed all four units in the first year.
As a result, he started acting in the Canterbury University Drama Society. He acted in a production by Mervyn Thomspon and later replaced another actor who dropped out of a Wellington Season.
Acting Career
Neil’s first film role was in The City of No (1971). In the following year, he had another role in The Water Cycle and a television film, Hunt’s Duffer. His breakthrough as an actor in New Zealand happened in 1977 after he starred in Sleeping Dogs, a local film that screened abroad.
After that, Neil eyed the Australian acting sector and went on to star in a TV show, The Sullivans. He also starred beside Judy Davis in My Brilliant Career which became a huge success. He featured in several Australian films before he started an international career in 1981.
His first international role happened in 1981 after he landed a role as Damien Thorn in Omen III: The Final Conflict. He also starred in many other films including Jurassic Park and its sequels.
