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Xavier Samuel Biography
Xavier Samuel is an Australian in the film and theatre acting profession who stars in the upcoming psychological thriller series, The Clearing as Colin Garrison. The series premieres on 24th May 2023 on Disney+ and Hulu.
Xavier Samuel Height
Samuel stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 10 inches.
Xavier Samuel Age
Samuel is 40 years old. He was born on 10th December 1983 in Hamilton, Victoria.
Personal Life
Xavier Samuel Family and Relatives
Samuel was born to Maree and Clifford Samuel. They raised him in Adelaide, South Australia. As a result of his parent’s teaching job, they lived in Darwin for a year. Samuel has two siblings, a brother, Benedict, and a sister, Bridget. Benedict was born on 15 April 1988 in Adelaide, Australia.
He is 36 years old and works as a writer, producer, and actor. Further, he is famous for his roles as Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter in Fox’s series Gotham and as Owen in The Walking Dead. Bridget works as a stage manager. However, we will update this information once it’s publicly available.
Xavier Samuel Spouse and Children
Samuel is in an alleged relationship with actress, Marianna Palka since 2018. Palka is a Scottish actress producer, director, and writer. She starred, wrote, and directed the film, Good Dick. Further, she was born on 7th September 1981 and is 42 years old. Before her, he was in a relationship with Jessica Gomes for 2 years since 2016.
For 3 years, he dated the actress and his Plush co-star Emily Browning. Browning is an Australian actress famed for her roles in Ghost Ship, The Uninvited, and as Violet Baudelaire in the film, A Series of Unfortunate Events. They met during the filming of Plush where they co-starred.
In 2012, he dated actress and his Bait 3D co-star, Phoebe Tonkin. Phoebe is an Australian actress best known for her roles as Cleo Sertori in H2O: Just Add Water and Fiona Maxwell in Tomorrow When the War Began. Further, she played Faye Chamberlain in The Secret Circle, and Hayley Marshall in CW’s The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.
Before that, he was in a relationship with Shermine Shahrivar from 2010 to 2012. Shermine is a German model who won Miss Europe 2005. Nonetheless, we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.
Is Samuel Gay(Homosexual)?
Samuel is not gay as suggested by his relationship history. However, we will update this information once its details are available to the public.
Xavier Samuel Education
Samuel studied and graduated from Rostrevor College in 2001. He took his final year drama at Christian Brothers College. While there, he portrayed Tom Snout in Rostrevor College’s production A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Also, he portrayed Belvile in CBC’s production of The Rover (The Banished Cavaliers). Later, he joined Flinders University Drama Centre where he graduated in 2006.
Professional Life
Xavier Samuel Net Worth
Samuel has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as an actor
Xavier Samuel Career
Samuel stars in the upcoming psychological thriller series, The Clearing as Colin Garrison. The series premieres on 24th May 2023 on Disney+ and Hulu. He had his acting debut in the show, McLeod’s Daughters in 2003. Next, he starred as Marcus in the horror film, Road Train.
He starred in the film directed by Craig Boreham, Drowning with Elephant Princess as Miles Szanto. In 2007, he starred in September alongside Mia Wasikowska. Oppiste Reshad Strik, Samuel starred in the surfing movie, Newcastle in 2008. Also, he starred as Brent in The Loved Ones.
In 2012, he gained a leading role as David in A Few Best Men. Further, he starred as Josh in the film, Bait 3D. In 2014, he starred alongside Hugo Weaving in the movie, Healing. Further, he starred alongside Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf in the war film, Fury.
In 2016, he portrayed the titular character in The Death and Life of Otto Bloom. Samuel starred as Reginald DeCourcy in the comedy film, Love and Friendship. In 2017, he starred in Seven Types of Ambiguity. A supporter of the Adelaide Football Club, Tony Modra is his childhood hero.
Xavier Samuel The Clearing
Samuel stars in the upcoming psychological thriller series, The Clearing as Colin Garrison. The series premieres on 24th May 2023 on Disney+ and Hulu. Inspired by the sordid story of a real-life cult(The Family) with a female leader, the film follows a woman forced to face the past to prevent a cult from abducting children. Samuel will star alongside his fellow actors and actresses
- Miranda Otto
- Teressa Palmer
- Gary Sweet
- Julia Savage
- Miah Madden
- Doris Younane
- Erroll Shand
- Harry Greenwood
- Mark Coles Smith
- Anna Lise Phillips
- Hazem Shammas
- Guy Pearce
- Kate Mulvany
- Xavier Samuel
- Claudia Karvan
Xavier Samuel-Tell Me Your Secrets
Samuel starred as Kit Parker in the thriller drama, Tell Me Your Secrets. Parker is a serial killer who commits suicide in his cell.
Xavier Samuel Elvis
In 2022, Samuel starred as Scotty Moore in the biographical drama, Elvis. Moore is an American guitarist who created Presley’s backing band, The Blue Moon Boys in 1954. Also, he served as the studio and touring guitarist for Presley from 1954 to 1968. Elvis narrates Presley’s life under the management of Colonel Tom Parker. Elvis was an American rock and roll singer and actor
Xavier Samuel Blonde
In 2022, Samuel starred as Charles Chaplin Jr. in the biographical psychological drama film, Blonde. Chaplin is an American actor and the eldest son of Charlie Chaplin and Lita Grey. The film serves as a fiction film of the career and life of famous actress, Marilyn Monroe.
Notable Works
Xavier Samuel-The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
In early 2010, Samuel starred as Riley Biers in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Biers is a vampire who loves Victoria and helps her lead her army of newborn vampires. This served as his initial prominent film which he attained awards and nominations for. For example, he attained his initial film award at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards for his role.
Further, he received nominations for MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Male Breakout, Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Star, and the Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Star.
Xavier Samuel Adore
In 2013, Samuel starred as Ian in the drama film, Adore. Ian is the son of Lil and the best friend of Tom. They live near each other in New South Wales. Their mothers, Roz and Lil, were childhood friends. The film follows Ian and Tom as they have a forbidden affair with each other’s mother. The director, Anne Fontaine coached Samuel through rehearsals of the love scenes in a hotel room using a paid actress who stood in for Roz’s character.
Xavier Samuel-Anonymous
In 2011, Samuel starred as Henry Wriothesley in the period drama, Anonymous. Anonymous‘ Wriothesley is the illegitimate son of Edward de Vere and Elizabeth I and the 3rd Earl of Southampton. Also, he is the likely focus of Shakespeare’s sonnets and a dedicatee of Shakespeare’s narrative poems.
Xavier Samuel Other Films and TV Shows/Movie List
During his career, Samuel has starred in a number of films and TV shows such as
- 2:37(2006)
- September(2007)
- Anonymous(2011)
- A Few Best Men(2011)
- Bait 3D(2012)
- Plush(2013)
- Frankenstein(2015)
- Love & Friendship(2016)
- Seven Types of Ambiguity(2017)
- Tell Me Your Secrets(2021)
Xavier Samuel Social Media
Samuel has active social media platforms i.e. Instagram. He has a following of 26.1K on Instagram.