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How many celebrities named Samuel can you think of? The famous Sams and Samuels below have many different professions, including notable actors named Samuel, singers named Sam, famous athletes named Samuel, and directors named Samuel. This list includes Sam Rockwell, Sammy Davis Jr, Sam Worthington, and many more.
Samuel L. Jackson is definitely one of the most famous Samuels on this list. One of the American actors called Sam, he has frequently collaborated with director Quentin Tarantino, such as with the movie Pulp Fiction, which earned Jackson an Academy Award nomination.
Another of the famous people with the first name Samuel is Sammy Sosa. One of the most famous athletes named Samuel, Sosa began his baseball career with the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox before moving over to the Chicago Cubs.
There are some famous women named Sam as well. Of course, in their cases, Sam is short for Samantha. Sam Ryan and Sam Faiers are just a few of the females you'll find on this list. Musician Sam Phillips is another female celebrity Sam.
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65Sam Heughan
1980-04-30Birthplace: New Galloway, Scotland
Sam Heughan (; born 30 April 1980) is a Scottish actor, best known for his acclaimed role as... more2
55Samuel L. Jackson
1948-12-21Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and film producer. A... more3
25Sammy Sosa
1968-11-12Birthplace: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Samuel Kelvin Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968) is a Dominican American former... more4
25Sam Elliott
1944-08-09Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States of America
Samuel Pack Elliott (born August 9, 1944) is an American actor. His lanky physique, thick... more5
22Sam Worthington
1976-08-02Birthplace: Godalming, England
Samuel Henry John Worthington (born August 2, 1976) is an Australian actor and writer. He... more6
22Sam Smith
1992-05-19Birthplace: Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom
Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. They rose to... more7
22Sam Rockwell
1968-11-05Birthplace: Daly City, California, United States of America
Sam Rockwell (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He became well known for his... more8
22Sam Claflin
1986-06-27Birthplace: Ipswich, United Kingdom
Samuel George Claflin (born 27 June 1986) is an English actor. He is known for portraying... more9
20Sam Raimi
1959-10-23Birthplace: Royal Oak, Michigan, United States of America
Samuel M. Raimi (born October 23, 1959) is an American filmmaker, actor, and producer,... more10
21Samuel Adams
1722-09-27Birthplace: Eastern United States, Boston, Area code 617, New England, United States of America
Samuel Adams (September 27 [O.S. September 16] 1722 – October 2, 1803) was an American... more11
15Sam Neill
1947-09-14Birthplace: Ireland, Europe, Eurasia, Ulster, County Tyrone
Nigel John Dermot Neill (born 14 September 1947), known professionally as Sam Neill, is a... more12
15Sammy Hagar
1947-10-13Birthplace: Salinas, California, United States of America
Samuel Roy Hagar (born October 13, 1947), also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock... more13
12Sam Cooke
1931-01-22Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States of America
Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an... more14
12Sam Waterston
1940-11-15Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Samuel Atkinson Waterston (born November 15, 1940) is an American actor, producer, and... more15
17Sammy Davis, Jr.
1925-12-08Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States of America
Samuel George Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American singer, musician,... more16
17Sam Shepard
1943-11-05Birthplace: USA, Fort Sheridan, Illinois
Samuel Shepard Rogers III (November 5, 1943 – July 27, 2017), known professionally as Sam... more17
17Sam Lowry Hunt (born December 8, 1984) is an American singer and songwriter born in Cedartown,... more18
15Samuel Beckett
1906-04-13Birthplace: Foxrock, Republic of Ireland
Samuel Barclay Beckett (; 13 April 1906 – 22 December 1989) was an Irish novelist, playwright,... more19
10Sam Kinison
1953-12-08Birthplace: Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Samuel Burl Kinison (; December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian... more20
11Samuel Eto'o
1981-03-10Birthplace: Douala, Wouri, Cameroon
Samuel Eto'o Fils (French pronunciation: [samɥɛl eto fis]; born 10 March 1981) is a... more21
11Sam Bradford
1987-11-08Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Samuel Jacob Bradford (born November 8, 1987) is an American football quarterback who is... more22
15Samuel Witwer
1977-10-20Birthplace: Glenview, Illinois, USA
Samuel Stewart "Sam" Witwer (born October 20, 1977) is an American actor and musician. He is... more23
8Samuel Taylor Coleridge
1772-10-21Birthplace: Ottery St Mary, United Kingdom
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (; 21 October 1772 – 25 July 1834) was an English poet, literary... more24
8Sam Cassell
1969-11-18Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Samuel James Cassell Sr. (born November 18, 1969) is a former professional basketball player... more25
8Sam Huff
1934-10-04Birthplace: Farmington, West Virginia
Robert Lee "Sam" Huff (born October 4, 1934) is a former professional American football... more
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