Sam Reid
ActingBorn Feb 19, 1987 in New South Wales, Australia
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
Spooks
Agatha Christie's Marple
Interview with the Vampire
The Vampire Lestat
All Saints
The Newsreader
Prime Suspect 1973
Whitechapel
Hatfields & McCoys
Lambs of God
The Limehouse Golem
Waiting for the Barbarians
Filmography
Acting
- 2026The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVEas Lestat
- 2026The Vampire Lestatas Lestat de Lioncourt / Jarda Klapek
- 2026The Vampire Lestat: After Darkas Self - Guest
- 2022The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnsonas Nate Clintoff
- 2022Interview with the Vampireas Lestat de Lioncourt
- 2021The Newsreaderas Dale Jennings
- 2020Waiting for the Barbariansas The Lieutenant