Whether ‘Jurassic Park’ or ‘The Piano’, Sam Neill Put Movies First0

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• July 15, 2026

Sam Neill had worked steadily in film for almost two decades before becoming, at the age of 45, a star in the eyes of the industry. A rugged, dependable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or steely coldness, the New Zealander never pursued flashy, explosive lead roles. In