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.
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Sam Reid is an Australian actor trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art known for his acclaimed television and film roles.
He is widely recognized for playing Lestat de Lioncourt in Interview with the Vampire and starring in historical dramas like Belle.
He stars in the AMC drama series Interview with the Vampire and the political drama series The Newsreader.
