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Last updated on: January 13, 2025
Sam Neill is an iconic New Zealand actor renowned for his bold screen presence and charisma. Born Nigel John Dermot Neill on 14 September 1947 in Omagh, Northern Ireland; however his family relocated to New Zealand when he was young, eventually attending Christ’s College in Christchurch and Victoria University of Wellington where he majored in English Literature and Philosophy respectively.
Sam first began acting professionally in the 1970s and achieved international fame through his iconic performance of Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park (1993). Subsequent films he has graced include: The Piano (1993), Dead Calm (1989), Event Horizon (1997), Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Peter Rabbit (2018) – each time stunning audiences.
Sam Neill has long been recognized for his talents both on film and TV; both Merlin (1998) and Peaky Blinders (2013) are two examples. Outside acting, however, he enjoys vintnering in New Zealand at his vineyard and remains an actor of incredible talent, wit, and earthiness that keeps him at the top.
As of January 2025, Sam Neill’s age is 77 years and 4 months old. His estimated net worth is $18 million, and he is 5 feet 11 inches (182 cm or 1.82 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Nigel John Dermot Neill
Nickname
Sam Neill
Profession
Actor
Career
Debut
Film
Landfall (1975)
TV Show
Lucinda Brayford (1980)
Best Known for
Playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
September 14, 1947
Age
As of today, he is 77 years, 4 months, and 9 days old.
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Signature
Nationality
New Zealand
British
Birth Place
Omagh, United Kingdom
Residence
New Zealand
School / College / University
Sam Neill was educated in New Zealand, which profoundly shaped his passion for acting. Beginning at Christ’s College in Christchurch – where his interest in drama first developed – and transitioning away from law studies at the University of Canterbury towards drama and English literature studies at Victoria University of Wellington where he pursued theatre productions.
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
Sam Neill’s ethnicity includes a mix of English, Anglo-Irish/Northern Irish, and Irish heritage. He was born in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to a New Zealander father and an English mother, and he moved to New Zealand at the age of seven, where he was primarily raised
Food Habits
Sam Neill’s food habits are a combination of nostalgia and indulgence. Raised in post-rationing Northern Ireland, he recalls simple meals like bread and dripping as treats from sweet shops; though he appreciates good meals paired with wine from Two Paddocks Vineyard, cooking can often prove daunting and is better left in other people’s capable hands.
Sam is an omnivore who prefers game and seafood while eschewing avocados, cinnamon and South Asian cuisine. Since losing weight during Jurassic World 3, however, he’s become more health-conscious, though still allows himself the occasional treat!
Hobbies
Photography, Listening to Music, Fishing.
Tattoo
He has 1 tattoo and did that at the age of 69.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 5′ 11″
- In Centimetres: 182 cm
- In meters: 1.82 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 70 kg
- In Pounds: 154 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: unknown
- Biceps Size: unknown
- Waist Size: unknown
Shoe size
10 (US)
Eye color
Light Blue
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Family
Wife
Lisa Harrow (1978—1989) (Divorced)
Noriko Watanabe (1989—2017) (Dicorced)
Father
Dermot Neill (Army Officer who served as a Major in the Royal Irish Fusiliers during World War II)
Mother
Priscilla Neill (horsewoman)
Siblings
Michael Neill (Older Brother)
Children
Elena Neill (Daughter) (Born on January 10, 1991)
Tim Neill (Son) (Born in 1983)
Maiko Spencer (Step-daughter)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
In relationship with Laura Tingle
Marriage Date
In 1978 – Lisa Harrow
September 2, 1989 – Noriko Watanabe
Affairs or dating history
Lisa Harrow (1980—1989)
Noriko Watanabe (1989—2017)
Laura Tingle (2017–Present)
Net worth 2025
$18 million
As of January 2025, it’s estimated that Sam Neill has a net worth of about $18 million, based on information from different reliable sources. Sam makes money through an array of acting, winemaking, writing, and investing activities. Here is how he does so:
1. Acting Career Earnings:
Sam Neill first rose to fame as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park (1993). Since then, however, he’s done many other movies and TV shows such as The Piano to Thor: Ragnarok that span several decades of acting roles; major ones such as Jurassic Park likely earned him around $5 Million while smaller roles like Peaky Blinders or Thor may bring in around $1 Million or more per role.
2. Winemaking Business:
Sam is not only a successful actor; he’s also an established winemaker. Since 1993, he’s owned Two Paddocks Vineyard in New Zealand – established to produce high-quality Pinot Noir wines renowned for export. While exact figures may remain hidden behind closed doors, his business likely makes millions annually thanks to international sales of its product.
3. Writing Books:
Sam Neill has published multiple books, such as his memoirs “Sam Neill: The Vineyard” and “Did I Ever Tell You This?” in which he recounts stories about his life, career, and passion for winemaking. While we don’t know exactly how much Sam makes from book sales royalties (if any), considering its fame it likely earned him quite a decent sum, especially within New Zealand and other English-speaking nations.
4. Public Appearances and Endorsements:
Although Sam Neill may not have as many endorsement deals as some actors do, he still earns money attending events, interviews and making public appearances; these can bring in between several thousand to tens of thousands depending on the event in question.
5. Real Estate:
Sam owns several properties in New Zealand, such as agricultural land and residential spaces, that bring him some extra revenue through renting or selling them – though it isn’t his main source of earnings, it provides him with another way of making extra cash on the side.
6. Social Media:
Sam Neill can often be found sharing images from his life and vineyard on Instagram, where he posts behind-the-scenes shots and funny moments with fans. Although Instagram doesn’t directly generate income for him, it serves to promote his wine while remaining connected to fans and increasing brand recognition. Sam doesn’t seem to make money through sponsored posts – though many celebrities do make some.
