Sam Reid

Acting

Sam Reid

Born February 19, 1987New South Wales, Australia28 credits

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

Filmography

Interview with the Vampire
2022Interview with the Vampire
as Lestat de LioncourtTV
The Newsreader
2021The Newsreader
as Dale JenningsTV
Waiting for the Barbarians
2019Waiting for the Barbarians
as The LieutenantMovie
Lambs of God
2019Lambs of God
as IgnatiusTV
Bloom
2019Bloom
as Young MaxTV
2:22
20172:22
as Jonas EdmanMovie
Prime Suspect 1973
2017Prime Suspect 1973
as DI Len BradfieldTV
The Limehouse Golem
2016The Limehouse Golem
as John CreeMovie
Despite the Falling Snow
2016Despite the Falling Snow
as Young Alexander IvanovMovie
Tigers
2014Tigers
as FrankMovie
Serena
2014Serena
as VaughnMovie
'71
2014'71
as Lt. ArmitageMovie
The Riot Club
2014The Riot Club
as Hugo Fraser-TyrwhittMovie
The Railway Man
2013The Railway Man
as Young FinlayMovie
Belle
2013Belle
as John DavinierMovie
Redd Inc.
2012Redd Inc.
as William TuckerMovie
Hatfields & McCoys
2012Hatfields & McCoys
as Tolbert McCoyTV
Anonymous
2011Anonymous
as Earl of EssexMovie
The Taking of Prince Harry
2010The Taking of Prince Harry
as Prince HarryMovie
Whitechapel
2009Whitechapel
as Damon NelsonTV
Spooks
2002Spooks
as Young HarryTV
All Saints
1998All Saints
as Marty AventTV