In which country was Sam Neill born?
Sam Neill Sam Neill Nigel John Dermot Neill (born 14 September 1947), known professionally as Sam Neill, is a New Zealand actor, writer, producer, director, and vineyard owner. Born in Omagh, Northern Ireland, he moved to Christchurch with his family in 1954. Neill first achieved recognition with his appearance in the 1977 film "Sleeping Dogs", which he followed with leading roles in "My Brilliant Career" (1979), "", "Possession" (both 1981), "A Cry in the Dark" (1988), "Dead Calm" (1989), and "The Piano" (1993). He came to international prominence with his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in "Jurassic Park" (1993), reprising the role
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill is a documentary about the history of New Zealand cinema written by Sam Neill and co-directed by Neill and Judy Rymer. The film was released in 1995, and was New Zealand's contribution to the British Film Institute's "Century of Cinema" series. The title refers to the dark and brooding nature of many of New Zealand's most notable films, which Neill considers a reflection of the nation's struggle to find, or form, its own identity. The film screened in the 1995 Cannes Film