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Sam Witwer Biography

Birth Name:Samuel Stewart Witwer

Birth Place:Glenview, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a 2013 Annie Award for voice acting in an animated TV production
  • Was nominated for the 2011 Gemini Award for best performance by an actor in a continuing leading dramatic role
  • Studied at The Juilliard School
  • Has frequently voiced characters in the "Star Wars" animated series
  • Well known for his role in the series "Being Human․"
  • Has sang lead vocals in The Crashtones and released the album "The Crashtones Colorful of the Stereo․"
  • Likes to play the board game Dungeons & Dragons

Awards

  • 2007Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
  • 2013Annie-Voice Acting in an Animated Television or Other Broadcast Venue Production: nominated
  • 2013BTVA Voice Acting Award-Best New Vocal Interpretation of an Established Character: winner
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best New Vocal Interpretation of an Established Character: winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2013Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: winner
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: nominated