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.
Filmography
The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live
2026
as Lestat
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
2022
as Nate Clintoff
Waiting for the Barbarians
2020
as The Lieutenant
Standing Up for Sunny
2019
as Mikey
2:22
2017
as Jonas Edman
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After the Smoke
2017
as Jack
The Limehouse Golem
2016
as John Cree
Despite the Falling Snow
2016
as Young Alexander Ivanov
Tigers
2014
as Frank
Serena
2014
as Vaughn
'71
2014
as Lt. Armitage
The Riot Club
2014
as Hugo Fraser-Tyrwhitt
The Railway Man
2013
as Young Finlay
Belle
2013
as John Davinier
Redd Inc.
2012
as William Tucker
Anonymous
2011
as Earl of Essex
The Taking of Prince Harry
2010
as Prince Harry