Sam Worthington
Australian actor born 1976
1976 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian actor born 1976
Born
August 2, 1976
Age
~50 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film director
AustraliaBorn in Godalming
1976
Born in Godalming (1976-08-02)
Present
Age ~50
About
Samuel Henry John Worthington is an Australian actor known for his work in both independent Australian cinema and Hollywood. He rose to prominence in Australia with acclaimed performances in films such as Bootmen (2000) and Somersault (2004), latter of which won him Australia's highest film award for Best Actor, and gained further recognition through his role in the TV series Love My Way. Worthington achieved international fame as the protagonist of James Cameron’s Avatar (2009), the highest-grossing film of all time, and reprised his role in its sequels.
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Who is Sam Worthington?+
Samuel Henry John Worthington is an Australian actor known for his work in both independent Australian cinema and Hollywood. He rose to prominence in Australia with acclaimed performances in films such as Bootmen (2000) and Somersault (2004), latter of which won him Australia's highest film award fo
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Worthington born?+
Sam Worthington was born on August 2, 1976.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — August 2, 1976
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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