Sam Reid

About

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

SpooksSeries • 2002Agatha Christie's MarpleSeries • 2004All SaintsSeries • 1998Interview with the VampireSeries • 2022The NewsreaderSeries • 2021The Vampire LestatSeries • 2026WhitechapelSeries • 2009Hatfields & McCoysSeries • 2012BloomSeries • 20192:22Movie • 2017'71Movie • 2014The Railway ManMovie • 2013Prime Suspect 1973Series • 2017The Astronaut Wives ClubSeries • 2015Waiting for the BarbariansMovie • 2020Lambs of GodSeries • 2019Despite the Falling SnowMovie • 2016AnonymousMovie • 2011The Riot ClubMovie • 2014SerenaMovie • 2014BelleMovie • 2013The Limehouse GolemMovie • 2016The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly JohnsonMovie • 2022TigersMovie • 2017