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.
Anonymous
(Earl of Essex)
The Railway Man
(Young Finlay)
Belle
(John Davinier)
'71
(Lt. Armitage)
The Riot Club
(Hugo Fraser-Tyrwhitt)
Serena
(Vaughn)
After the Smoke
(Jack)
2:22
(Jonas Edman)
The Limehouse Golem
(John Cree)
Despite the Falling Snow
(Young Alexander Ivanov)
The Taking of Prince Harry
(Prince Harry)
Tigers
(Frank)
Redd Inc.
(William Tucker)
Standing Up for Sunny
(Mikey)
Waiting for the Barbarians
(The Lieutenant)
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
(Nate Clintoff)
The Newsreader
(Dale Jennings)
Interview with the Vampire
(Lestat de Lioncourt)
Hatfields & McCoys
(Tolbert McCoy)
The Astronaut Wives Club
(John Glenn)
Prime Suspect 1973
(DI Len Bradfield)
Agatha Christie's Marple
(Nat Fletcher)
The Hunting
(Ray)
Spooks
(Young Harry)
Lambs of God
(Ignatius)
Bloom
(Young Max)