Sam with wife, Eloise Snape, in “Wink” by Jen Silverman
Sam is an award-winning writer and actor who has worked with the likes of Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Belvoir St. Theatre, Darlinghurst Theatre, Griffin Independent, Mophead Productions, Outhouse Theatre and Sport for Jove. He was nominated for Sydney Theatre Awards for his performances in Punk Rock and Journey’s End and has appeared in several other highly acclaimed productions including Constellations, Kill the Messenger, My Zinc Bed, No End of Blame, The Norman Conquests Trilogy, Nearer the Gods and Consent. His screen credits include the interactive feature film Crossing Paths and television series Class of 07, Amazing Grace, Black Comedy, On the Ropes, Packed to the Rafters, Wonderland and Fast Tracks, among others.
As a writer, Sam has received commissions from the Australian Theatre for Young People, Ensemble Theatre, Redline Productions and Poetry in Action. His plays include The Block Universe, The Wind in the Underground, Charlie Pilgrim, You’re Not Special and Boxing Day BBQ. He is a recipient ATYP’s Foundation Commission for Charlie Pilgrim, which is regularly performed across Australia, and has been shortlisted for several other awards including the Animal Logic Screenwriting Award, the Philip Parsons Fellowship, the David Williamson Playwright’s Award and the Silver Gull. His plays have also received several nominations for Sydney Theatre Awards in a variety of categories including Best Independent Production for The Block Universe and Best Production for Young People for Charlie Pilgrim.
His next play, McGuffin Park, was commissioned by Ensemble Theatre and will premiere in 2024.
Sam is also a voice artist and has worked with several prominent brands including McDonalds, Centrum, Telstra, Greater Bank, TAFE NSW and Defence Housing Australia, among others.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Film & Television from Curtin University and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts (Acting) from NIDA.
Sam lives in Sydney with his wife, daughter and cat, Terry.
Awards and nominations.
WINNER Australian Theatre for Young People Foundation Commission - Charlie Pilgrim (Or a Beginner's Guide to Time Travel)
RUNNER-UP Animal Logic Screenplay Competition - Charlie Pilgrim (Adapted Screenplay)
NOMINATION Sydney Theatre Award - Best Actor in a Independent Production - Punk Rock
NOMINATION Sydney Theatre Award - Best Supporting Actor in an Independent Production - Journey's End
NOMINATION Sydney Theatre Award - Best Independent Production - The Block Universe (Or So It Goes)
SHORTLISTED The Philip Parsons Playwriting Fellowship - The Block Universe (Or So It Goes)
NOMINATION The Silver Gull Playwright's Award - The Block Universe (Or So It Goes)
SHORTLISTED Ensemble Theatre David Williamson Award - The Block Universe (Or So It Goes)
NOMINATION Perth Fringe Best Theatrical Production - The Wind in the Underground
NOMINATION Sydney Theatre Award - Best Production for Young People - Charlie Pilgrim (Or A Beginner’s Guide to Time Travel)
NOMINATION Broadway World Awards - Best Independent Production - You’re Not Special
Acting credits.
Television.
2022 Danny Class of 07 Amazon Prime
2020 Doug Amazing Grace Nine Network
2019 Various Black Comedy ABC
2018 Tom The Ropes SBS
2018 Various Black Comedy ABC
2015 Newsreader Home and Away Seven Network
2015 Cale Black Comedy ABC
2014 Craig Wonderland Fremantle Media
2012 James Packed to the Rafters Seven Network
1998 Gunther Schultz Fast Tracks Barron Entertainment
Feature Film.
2021 Ryan Crossing Paths Hello Future
SHORT FILM.
2023 George When George Met Arnold
2021 Matt Refused Classification Rogue Projects
2013 Sam Zombie Case Study
2012 Dan Little Love ATYP Voice Project
2003 James The Belfast Boys Tropfest Finalist
Stage.
2023 Shane Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall Ensemble Theatre
2023 Tim Consent Outhouse Theatre Company
2022 Christopher Wren Nearer the Gods Ensemble Theatre
2019 Wink Wink Kings Cross Theatre
2019 Scott/Bryce Made to Measure Seymour Centre
2018 Tom The Norman Conquests Ensemble Theatre
2017 Grigor No End of Blame Sport for Jove
2016 Osborne Journey's End ATYP/Cross Pollinate
2016 Jimmy A History of Falling Things Ensemble Theatre
2015 Paul My Zinc Bed Ensemble Theatre
2015 Peter Kill the Messenger Belvoir St Theatre Co.
2014 Isak Platonov Mophead/Catnip/ATYP
2014 Roland Constellations Darlinghurst Theatre Company
2014 Tom Music Stories Like These/Griffing Theatre
2014 Nick/Simon Hilt Mirror Mirror
2013 Ross The Removalists Tamarama Rock Surfers Theatre Company
2013 Simon Play House NIDA
2013 Mark Postnuptials anotherbrightidea
2012 Joey A Steady Rain Cathode Ray Tube
2012 Victor Windy Gully Merrigong Theatre Co.
2012 Various Shakespeare On Trial Canute Productions
2012 William Punk Rock pantsguys and ATYP
2011 Ensemble Just For Laughs Comedy Gala Sydney Opera House
2011 Herret Capture the Flag TRS and Critical Stages
2011 Tom Sprout TRS
2011 Henri Men Without Shadows Hobo Collective
2010 Argan The Hypochondriac NIDA
2010 Perceval Lord of the Flies NIDA
2010 Company The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other NIDA
2009 Demetrius A Midsummer Nights Dream NIDA
2009 Smith Threepenny Opera NIDA
2007 Gary The Buzz Barking Gecko
2006 Jesus God, the Devil and the True History Of Mankind Blue Room
2006 Pennyman Shakespearealism Blue Room