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Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill (born 14 September 1947) is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. Born in Northern Ireland to an English mother and New Zealand father, Neill moved to Christchurch with his family in 1954. He first achieved recognition with his appearance in the film Sleeping Dogs (1977), which he followed with leading roles in My Brilliant Career (1979), Omen III: The Final Conflict, Possession (both 1981), Evil Angels (also known as A Cry in the Dark) (1988), Dead Calm (1989), The Hunt For Red October (1990), The Piano (1993), and In the Mouth of Madness (1994). He came to international prominence as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park (1993), reprising the role in Jurassic Park III (2001) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Outside of film, Neill has appeared in numerous television series in guest and recurring roles, including Reilly, Ace of Spies (1983), The Simpsons (1994), The Tudors (2007), Crusoe (2008–2010), Happy Town (2010), Alcatraz (2012), and Rick and Morty (2019). He also starred as the titular character Merlin in Merlin (1998) and Merlin's Apprentice (2006) and as Major Chester Campbell in the first two series of Peaky Blinders (2013–2014). He has presented and narrated several documentaries. Neill receives the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the Longford Lyell Award, the New Zealand Film Award, and the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor. He also has three Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor at the 2023 Logies. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Neill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Sam Neill
General Sam Lane
for General Sam Lane in Man of Steel (2013)
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A boy raised in Kansas grows into a man haunted by questions of identity and purpose. Guided by the quiet strength of Jonathan and Martha Kent, Clark learns that his gifts demand restraint and compassion. His search for truth leads him to the frozen wilds, where a hidden ship from Krypton reveals his origin as Kal-EL, last son of a vanished world. Donning the crest of his family, he embraces the mantle of Superman, a symbol of hope. When General Zod and his soldiers arrive, offering to resurrect Krypton by reshaping Earth, Clark faces an impossible choice between his heritage and the people who nurtured him. Battles erupt across cities and skies, yet the conflict is more than physical--it is a clash of ideals. Jonathan's lessons echo: power must serve life, not dominate it. Refusing vengeance, Superman finds another path, defeating Zod through resolve and mercy, preserving both Earth's survival and his own humanity. In the aftermath, Clark embraces his dual existence--journalist and protector--ready to bridge two worlds. Yet shadows stir: far away, a brilliant mind begins piecing together patterns of strange activity. Post Credits: In a private study, Lex Luthor meticulously builds a dossier titled Meta-Human Surveillance, pinning Superman's image at its's center, hinting at a larger game yet to unfold.
