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Sam Neill: Biography

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Birth Name: Nigel John Dermot Neill
Birth Place: Omagh, Northern Ireland
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/14/1947, Virgo
Profession: Actor; director; writer; producer

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Sam Neill Fast Facts:

Was given the nickname "Sam" at school due to the large number of students with his birth name, Nigel.
Made film debut in 1977's Sleeping Dogs, the first New Zealand movie to be released in America.
Was twice considered to play James Bond: first after Roger Moore retired, and again when Timothy Dalton stepped down.
Received the Order of the British Empire in 1991.
Owns the vineyard that sells under the label Two Paddocks.

Sam Neill Relationships:
Dermot Neill - Father
Elena Neill - Daughter
Juliet Neill - Sister
Lisa Harrow - Ex-significant Other
Maiko - Stepdaughter
Michael Neill - Brother
Noriko Watanabe - Wife
Priscilla Neill - Mother
Tim Neill - Son
Sam Neill Awards:
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1992 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
College:
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand (BA in English)

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