“Don’t wait for the phone to ring, pick up the phone and do it yourself” Sam Neill On Acting

Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) discusses the beginnings of his career and gives advice on working with directors, giving a character light & shade and why you should have a plan b.
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[@neet_by_nila]

He's such a good actor and seems like a very interesting human being. He's so underrated. I loved his role in the zookeeper, skin, my brilliant career. Great jobs Sam

[@sv5530]

I find him really attractive

[@theman2017inc]

S V after watching him for almost 40 years, Riley Ace of Spies and The Final Conflict were the earliest roles I remember of him, this is THE FIRST time I’ve seen him interviewed. Interesting guy

[@FAKEtrailers2]

same but no homo

[@5eek3r0fknowl3dg3]

The Gathering storm comes a tall handsome man with the dusty black coat and a red Right Hand

[@marchionessamoretto7326]

You are not the only one who finds Sam Neill Attractive

[@giannablack3937]

For me he is the best actor.

[@lpmmxvii7422]

He seems like a cool guy

[@jc6594]

Happy 70th Birthday Sam Neill

[@jsheekey1]

70 wow! He looks Amazing

[@Slick975]

He was marvelous in Riley Ace of Spies from way back. He was also the best actor in The Hunt for Red October among others. Frankly he should be a first choice for lead rather than supporting actor. He has presence, poise and an endearing humility, maybe its the humility that is unpalatable in a leading man these days.

[@katherineprongos3929]

He was mesmerizing in Reilly--no one should miss him in that of all of his parts.

[@loeshalberstadt9998]

I slager with you. I follow him, his acting sinds Riley, hè is really a great actor and I think hè is a Nice human being…

[@gaylecheung3087]

One of my all-time favourite actors ♥️🇨🇦🌏

[@rajendragupta1943]

He is very handsome attractive 😍. Am jealous of his look.😘😘

[@jekw23]

I love how respected Sam is. I have a similar feeling to his acting as William Hurt. Very restrained and nuanced for the most part and hugely entertaining when they have a role they can go to town with. Always enjoyable to watch.

[@ironybob]

Sam Neill is a really great man

[@timeandspace3365]

His brilliant and witty lol

[@aldino980]

wise words from Dr Grant.

[@pearlanderson1913]

🐞My favorite was “Dead Calm” Great thriller.🐞

[@vanessaladolcetta6660]

he is just so awesome. I've been watching him since final conflict.

[@theman2017inc]

Vanessa Ladolcetta SAME HERE!

[@nicholasjames1101]

SLEEPING DOGS, world, was the start of the commercial film industry in New Zealand. Rugged and raw, worth a watch. Sam Neill still humble and wonderful. Kapai. Nick N.Z.

[@b00i00d]

Such a likeable guy!

[@theman2017inc]

after watching him for almost 40 years, the tv series Riley: Ace of Spies and Omen III: The Final Conflict were the earliest roles I remember of him, this is THE VERY FIRST time I’ve seen him interviewed. He’s a interesting guy

[@s.guzman]

I always loved Sam, I can't believe how loved he is, he completely deserved it, You know those actora that can adapt si genuinly easy to those imposible characters, he is one, brillante!

[@Jesusexplains]

Thanks Sam. I found out the useful meaning of ‘ambivalence”. I learn when I listen to you or Bryan Brown.

[@sotaemin3536]

thank you really interesting video

[@robinsings]

love sam neill..

[@EvieMatavelli]

Great actor and advisor!

[@edithpapalie2210]

I love you

[@edwardcoward8558]

The Piano. He was superb in That film.

[@samilojia]

I love you Sam

[@katherineprongos3929]

Why is his work in "Reilly, Ace of Spies" never specifically mentioned? He was mesmerizing in that TV series, based on a real person.

[@MiaogisTeas]

Probably because it was a British series produced for that market. Never saw it down in New Zealand, from memory.

[@whitewolf4851]

He was great in day breakers

[@balkee42]

Dr freakin Grant!!

[@seththunderhawk]

Dr. Allan Grant

[@refr9061]

NO!!! THATS REALLY BAD IDEA!!!

[@TRINZINI]

AMAZING CAREER. This guy has done it all : obscure "Art films" (MY BRILLANT CAREER) to mainstream Art films (THE PIANO) to Blockbusters (JURASSIC PARK) to award winning TV Series (THE TUDORS, PEAKY BLINDERS, ...). My favourite is a little known artsy European horror gem called POSSESSION (1981). Look it up.

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

Check out Dean Spanley, which also has one of Peter O'Toole's last performances on film

[@moisesl1087]

Really knocked it out of the park in the horror film Event Horizon

[@seanatkinson770]

Great man wonderful star modest and real. Well that's what I believe anyway.

[@conordia6906]

Love Sam Neill

[@luishindman]

he literally quoted the wolf of wall street haha

[@aspirestudios8167]

really? what line from "wolf of Wall Street" was it? :)

[@anillataprasad5987]

very nice😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Sometimes when he smiles.. there he is. Dr. William Weir. Before.. his change, if you know what i mean..

[@mayemcdonald9111]

I am curious as to whether Sam bonded with anyone from ‘The Tudor’s’. Thanks.❤️🎄💚🍷

[@EMD_HOKIO]

Your a fucking legend Sam Neill...loved you on Merlin

[@adamsmith8307]

There is only one Sam Neill.

[@hatelovebowel4571]

Sam Neil is always so hot OMG I'll cry if i meet him

[@lpmmxvii7422]

i wish if he came back to jurassic park (world) im sure he would but the directors probley dont that sucks

[@LafriteRip]

“don’t fuck with the peaky blinders !”

[@tiffianytate7618]

Sam I am can so I can too. 🙂

[@eozroze7023]

I can give you a great play full of ambivalence for all the actors. Contact me.

[@mikearchibald744]

Can I sue him if my youtube movie doesn't get an avengers directing job?:)

[@orm1982]

you can't make a film on an iPod