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Samuel Anderson(I)

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  • Producer
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Samuel Anderson in Doctor Who (2005)
Amanda, a divorced mother, relocates with her teenagers to South Harlesden. She faces modern parenting issues like teenage rebellion and environmental concerns, while her mother's loneliness adds chaos.
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Samuel Anderson was born on 27 April 1982 in England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for The History Boys (2006), The Lady in the Van (2015) and Gunpowder Milkshake (2021).
BornApril 27, 1982
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BornApril 27, 1982
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      • 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    James Corden, Sacha Dhawan, Richard Griffiths, Andrew Knott, Russell Tovey, Dominic Cooper, Samuel Barnett, Samuel Anderson, and Jamie Parker in The History Boys (2006)
    The History Boys
    6.8
    • Crowther
    • 2006
    Maggie Smith and Alex Jennings in The Lady in the Van (2015)
    The Lady in the Van
    6.7
    • Jehovah's Witnesses
    • 2015
    Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, Lena Headey, and Karen Gillan in Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
    Gunpowder Milkshake
    6.1
    • David
    • 2021
    Zoe Boyle and Kerry Howard in Witless (2016)
    Witless
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Patrick

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Something Sketchy
      • Wayne
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Hot Flash
      • Steve
      • Post-production
    • Amandaland (2025)
      Amandaland
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Mal
      • 2025–2026
    • Secret Service (2026)
      Secret Service
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Harry Conrad
      • 2026
    • Douglas Henshall in Shetland (2013)
      Shetland
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Matt Blake
      • 2025
    • Máiréad Tyers, Louisa Harland, Stefanie Preissner, Danielle Galligan, and Caroline Menton in The Walsh Sisters (2025)
      The Walsh Sisters
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Aidan
      • 2025
    • Rachel Shenton and Emily Atack in The Rumour (2025)
      The Rumour
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Michael
      • 2025
    • Ceallach Spellman in Wolf King (2025)
      Wolf King
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Broghan (voice)
      • 2025
    • Chloe Cherry and Anya Chalotra in Two Neighbors (2025)
      Two Neighbors
      7.1
      • Hal
      • 2025
    • James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne in Gavin & Stacey (2007)
      Gavin & Stacey
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Fingers
      • 2007–2024
    • Marisa Abela in Back to Black (2024)
      Back to Black
      6.3
      • A&R Man
      • 2024
    • Louisa Harland in Renegade Nell (2024)
      Renegade Nell
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Sir George Horner
      • 2024
    • Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson in Murder, They Hope (2021)
      Murder, They Hope
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Samuel
      • 2023
    • Meeting Mr Samuel (2023)
      Meeting Mr Samuel
      7.7
      Short
      • Mr. Samuel
      • 2023
    • Christian Cooke and Ruth Bradley in Embers (2023)
      Embers
      7.5
      • Joe
      • 2023
    • Aylin Tezel and Chris Fulton in Falling Into Place (2023)
      Falling Into Place
      6.3
      • Lewis
      • 2023
    • The Chemistry of Death (2023)
      The Chemistry of Death
      6.5
      TV Series
      • DCI Mackenzie
      • 2023

    Producer

    • Highlight (2009)
      Highlight
      • producer
      • 2009
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    Trailer - Season 1
    Trailer 0:18
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:28
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    Official Teaser
    Trailer 1:36
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    First Look Trailer
    Trailer 1:41
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    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Sam Anderson
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • April 27, 1982
      • England, UK
    • Other works
      Theatre: 2004 - played 'Crowther' in The History Boys by Alan Bennett, at the National Theatre (Lyttelton), London. Directed by Nicholas Hytner.

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      Voted best male guest star by readers of Doctor Who magazine for his role in the 2014 season.

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