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Occupation
  
Actor

Years active
  
2001–present


Name
  
Samuel Barnett

Role
  
Actor

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Born
  
25 April 1980 (age 43) (
1980-04-25
)
Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Education
  
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

Nominations
  
Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play

Awards
  
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Movies and TV shows
  
The History Boys, Desperate Romantics, The Lady in the Van, Bright Star, Beautiful People

Similar People
  
Jamie Parker, Sacha Dhawan, Stephen Campbell Moore, Frances de la Tour, Mark Rylance

Profiles

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Samuel Barnett (born 25 April 1980) is an English actor. He has performed on stage, film, television and radio, and achieved recognition for his work on the stage and film versions of The History Boys by Alan Bennett. His television performances include roles in the BBC comedy Twenty Twelve and in the Showtime drama Penny Dreadful. On 29 March 2016 it was announced that he had been cast as Dirk Gently in the BBC America adaptation of the Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency book series by Douglas Adams.

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Early life

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Barnett was born in Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. He started performing at an early age before moving to London to study acting at LAMDA. Barnett is one of five children.

Career

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Barnett appeared in the original London stage production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, as well as in the New York, Sydney, Wellington and Hong Kong productions and radio and film versions of the play. He had been involved in The History Boys from its very first reading.

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In 2009 he played John Everett Millais in the BBC series Desperate Romantics, and Joseph Severn in the film Bright Star.

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He appeared at the National Theatre in Women Beware Women by Thomas Middleton which ran from 20 April – 4 July 2010. From July 2012, he appeared in an all-male-cast as Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare's Richard III at the Globe Theatre in London alongside Mark Rylance in the title role, also playing the role of Sebastian in Twelfth Night. The production transferred to the Apollo Theatre in the West End, opening 2 November 2012 and running for a limited engagement. Both Twelfth Night and Richard III transferred to Broadway in 2013 and played at the Belasco Theatre until February 2014. In the Broadway productions, Barnett reprised his role as Elizabeth Woodville in Richard III and took on the role of Viola (previously played by Johnny Flynn in London) in Twelfth Night.

Recognition and awards

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Barnett was nominated for Evening Standard Award as Most Promising Newcomer for his role in The Marriage of Figaro in 2002. He won Best Newcomer & Best Supporting Actor in a play at the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers Choice Awards for his work on the original production of The History Boys. He was nominated for the 29th annual Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role. He won a 2006 Drama Desk Award and was nominated for a 2006 Tony Award for his work on the Broadway production.

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Barnett was nominated for the 2006 British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer (On Screen) for his work on the film version of The History Boys.

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In 2014, Barnett received a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his work in Twelfth Night.

Personal life

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Barnett is in a relationship with Adam Penford.

Filmography

Actor
-
And Mrs (completed) as
Alan
2023
Lee (completed) as
Cecil Beaton
2022
The DioField Chronicle (Video Game) as
Zevatian Schugel (English version, voice)
2022
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (TV Mini Series) as
Delamain
- All Eyez On Me (2022) - Delamain (English version, voice)
2022
Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You as
Matthews
2022
Murder in Provence (TV Series) as
Didier Laurent
- Episode #1.2 (2022) - Didier Laurent
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Didier Laurent
2022
Elden Ring (Video Game) as
Corbyn (voice)
2022
Four Lives (TV Mini Series) as
Ryan Edwards
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Ryan Edwards
- Episode #1.2 (2022) - Ryan Edwards
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Ryan Edwards
2021
The Amazing Mr Blunden (TV Movie) as
Mr. Smith
2021
The Prince (TV Series) as
Douglas / Sebastian
- School Musical: Part 3 (2021) - Douglas / Sebastian (voice)
- The Flummery Tart (2021) - Douglas / Sebastian (voice)
- Owen (2021) - Douglas (voice)
- School Musical: Part 2 (2021) - Douglas / Sebastian (voice)
- School Musical: Part 1 (2021) - Douglas / Sebastian (voice)
- Date Night (2021) - Douglas / Sebastian (voice)
- Vacation (2021) - Douglas (voice)
- Charity (2021) - Douglas (voice)
- Beverly Hills (2021) - Douglas (voice)
- Tea (2021) - Douglas (voice)
- Playdate (2021) - Douglas / Sebastian (voice)
- Unfollow (2021) - Douglas / Sebastian (voice)
2020
Cyberpunk 2077 (Video Game) as
Delamain (voice)
2019
The Lovecraft Investigations (Podcast Series) as
Charles Dexter Ward
- The Shadow Over Innsmouth: Haumea (2020) - Charles Dexter Ward
- The Shadow Over Innsmouth: Footsteps (2020) - Charles Dexter Ward
- The Case of Charles Dexter Ward (2019) - Charles Dexter Ward
2020
The Act (Short) as
Matthews
2020
Amnesia: Rebirth (Video Game) as
Richard Fairchild (voice)
2020
Urban Myths (TV Series) as
Brian
- Les Dawson's Parisienne Adventure (2020) - Brian
2020
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (Video Game) as
Gael'gar (English version, voice)
2018
National Theatre Live: Allelujah! as
Colin, Joe's son
2016
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (TV Series) as
Dirk Gently
- Nice Jacket (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Trouble Is Bad (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Little Guy, Black Hair (2017) - Dirk Gently
- That Is Not Miami (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Girl Power (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Shapes and Colors (2017) - Dirk Gently
- The House Within a House (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Two Broken Fingers (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Fans of Wet Circles (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Space Rabbit (2017) - Dirk Gently
- Two Sane Guys Doing Normal Things (2016) - Dirk Gently
- Weaponized Soul (2016) - Dirk Gently
- Fix Everything (2016) - Dirk Gently
- Very Erectus (2016) - Dirk Gently
- Watkin (2016) - Dirk Gently
- Rogue Wall Enthusiasts (2016) - Dirk Gently
- Lost & Found (2016) - Dirk Gently
- Horizons (2016) - Dirk Gently
2016
The Confessions of Dorian Gray (Podcast Series) as
Stuart Knight
- Ever After (2016) - Stuart Knight
- The Valley of Nightmares (2016) - Stuart Knight
- Angel of War (2016) - Stuart Knight
- One Must Not Look at Mirrors (2016) - Stuart Knight
2016
Penny Dreadful (TV Series) as
Renfield
- Perpetual Night (2016) - Renfield
- The Blessed Dark (2016) - Renfield
- Ebb Tide (2016) - Renfield
- No Beast So Fierce (2016) - Renfield
- Good and Evil Braided Be (2016) - Renfield
- Predators Far and Near (2016) - Renfield
- The Day Tennyson Died (2016) - Renfield
2016
Endeavour (TV Series) as
Anthony Donn
- Ride (2016) - Anthony Donn
2015
The Lady in the Van as
Out of Work Actor
2015
National Theatre Live: The Beaux' Stratagem as
Aimwell
2015
Not Safe for Work (TV Mini Series) as
Nathanial
- Episode #1.6 (2015) - Nathanial
- Episode #1.5 (2015) - Nathanial
- Episode #1.4 (2015) - Nathanial
- Episode #1.3 (2015) - Nathanial
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Nathanial
- Pilot (2015) - Nathanial
2015
Vicious (TV Series) as
Young Stuart
- Flatmates (2015) - Young Stuart
2015
Jupiter Ascending as
Advocate Bob
2013
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Twelfth Night as
Sebastian
2012
Love Tomorrow as
Cal
2012
Twenty Twelve (TV Series) as
Daniel Stroud
- Loose Ends (2012) - Daniel Stroud
- Inclusivity Day (2012) - Daniel Stroud
- Catastrophisation (2012) - Daniel Stroud
- The Rapper (2012) - Daniel Stroud
- Clarence House (2012) - Daniel Stroud
2011
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (TV Series) as
Leonard
- This is Your Life (2011) - Leonard
- Shagger (2011) - Leonard
2010
Fable III (Video Game) as
Ben / Pinch (voice)
2010
Marple (TV Series) as
Sergeant Tiddler
- The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (2010) - Sergeant Tiddler
2008
Beautiful People (TV Series) as
Older Simon / Adult Simon Doonan
- How I Got My Gash (2009) - Older Simon
- How I Got My Turner (2009) - Older Simon
- How I Got My Camp (2009) - Older Simon
- How I Got My Water Feature (2009) - Older Simon
- How I Got My Plumes (2009) - Older Simon
- How I Got My Groom (2009) - Older Simon
- How I Got My Globe (2008) - Adult Simon Doonan
- How I Got My Tongs (2008) - Adult Simon Doonan
- How I Got My Posh (2008) - Adult Simon Doonan
- How I Got My Beads (2008) - Adult Simon Doonan
- How I Got My Nose (2008) - Adult Simon Doonan
- How I Got My Vase (2008) - Adult Simon Doonan
2009
Desperate Romantics (TV Mini Series) as
John Millais
- Episode #1.6 (2009) - John Millais
- Episode #1.5 (2009) - John Millais
- Episode #1.4 (2009) - John Millais
- Episode #1.3 (2009) - John Millais
- Episode #1.2 (2009) - John Millais
- Episode #1.1 (2009) - John Millais
2009
Bright Star as
Mr. Severn
2008
Crooked House (TV Mini Series) as
Billy
- Omnibus (2008) - Billy
- Something Old (2008) - Billy
2008
John Adams (TV Mini Series) as
Thomas Adams
- Peacefield (2008) - Thomas Adams
- Unnecessary War (2008) - Thomas Adams
- Unite or Die (2008) - Thomas Adams
- Reunion (2008) - Thomas Adams
2007
Wilfred Owen: A Remembrance Tale (TV Movie documentary) as
Wilfred Owen
2007
American Experience (TV Series documentary) as
Philip's schoolmate
- Alexander Hamilton (2007) - Philip's schoolmate
2006
The History Boys as
Posner
2005
Mrs. Henderson Presents as
Paul
2003
The Royal (TV Series) as
Joe Steeples
- Poison (2003) - Joe Steeples
2002
Strange (TV Mini Series) as
Doddington
- Asmoth (2003) - Doddington
- Dubik (2003) - Doddington
- Incubus (2003) - Doddington
- Costa Burra (2003) - Doddington
- Kaa-Jinn (2003) - Doddington
- Zoxim (2003) - Doddington
- Pilot (2002) - Doddington
2003
Doctors (TV Series) as
Charlie Ambrose
- All an Illusion (2003) - Charlie Ambrose
2002
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV Series) as
Brian Byrne
- Well Schooled in Murder (2002) - Brian Byrne
2001
Coupling (TV Series) as
Sex Shop Assistant
- My Dinner in Hell (2001) - Sex Shop Assistant
Music Department
2009
Bright Star (musician: voice, human orchestra)
Soundtrack
2006
The History Boys (performer: "L'Accordéoniste", "Bewitched", "Bye-Bye, Blackbird")
Thanks
2016
Alan Bennett's Diaries (Documentary) (special thanks)
Self
2023
Yenor (TV Special) as
Bingo
2017
Ok! TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.33 (2017) - Self
2017
The Dirk Gently Holistic Recap Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Dirk Gently Interview Special (2017) - Self
2017
IMDb at San Diego Comic-Con (TV Series) as
Self
- IMDb LIVE at San Diego Comic-Con 2017 (2017) - Self
2017
Chelsea (TV Series) as
Self
- To England with Love (2017) - Self
2016
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) as
Self
- Gretchen Mol/DJ Shadow/Samuel Barnett (2016) - Self
2016
Nerd HQ (TV Series) as
Self
- Nerd HQ 2016: A Conversation with the Cast of Dirk Gently (2016) - Self
2014
The Broadway.com Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.23 (2014) - Self
- Episode #2.1 (2014) - Self
2014
The 68th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2012
Shakespeare in Italy (TV Series documentary) as
Romeo
- Land of Love (2012) - Romeo
2008
Beautiful People: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short) as
Self / Adult Simon Doonan
2008
Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.5 (2008) - Self
2007
Pass It On: The History Boys on Screen (Video documentary short) as
Self
2006
Charlie Rose (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 17 November 2006 (2006) - Self - Guest
2006
The 60th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2005
The South Bank Show (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Alan Bennett (2005) - Self
Archive Footage
2016
The Making of 'The Lady in the Van' (Video documentary short) as
Acting Roles (uncredited)
2006
A Taste of My Life (TV Series documentary) as
Posner
- Alan Bennett (2006) - Posner (uncredited)

References

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