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Sam Douglas, actor
Actor

Sam Douglas: Movies & Box Office

films
21
on screen
1985–2023
box office
$56.9M
average score
56
Born
June 17, 1957 (age 69)
Birthplace
Banbury, England
Full name
Douglas Samuel Waters
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1984-present
Career at a glance

Sam Douglas's Career in Numbers

Sam Douglas's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sam Douglas works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dreamchild (1985) to Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Sam Douglas Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 3
  2. 1990s 1
  3. 2000s 10
  4. 2010s 2
  5. 2020s 5

The 2000s were Sam Douglas's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Sam Douglas Movies by Genre

  • Action 4
  • Drama 4
  • Thriller 4
  • Tv movie 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Crime 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Family 1
  • Adventure 1

Action is the genre Sam Douglas has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (4).

Sam Douglas Career Milestones

First film
Dreamchild 1985
Biggest box office hit
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre $49M worldwide
Best-rated film
TÁR Movie Echo Score 75
21 credits

Sam Douglas Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sam Douglas is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Sam Douglas?

Sam Douglas was born in Banbury, England in 1957 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sam Douglas, born as Douglas Samuel Waters on 17 June 1957, is a renowned British actor whose expertise lies in a variety of fields including films, television, video games, and theatre. His prominent role as private detective Scott Shelby in the PlayStation 3 video game Heavy Rain gave him immense popularity. Additionally, he is remembered for the portrayal of King Herod in The Bible miniseries for the History Channel and as Rosebud in the iconic movie Snatch. Apart from these, he has had numerous roles in commercials and on stage, evidencing his versatility in the field. Douglas commenced his professional journey in the year 1984 and has been actively contributing to the field of acting since then. Douglas's education forms a critical part of his successful acting career. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Simpson College, Iowa, and in directing from the Oklahoma City University School of Drama, under the guidance of Alan Langdon. His extensive contributions in theatre are not to be out-shadowed either. He has performed in several revered theatre institutions in US and UK such as the Royal National Theatre, Greenwich Theatre, Royal Court Theatre, and Savoy Theatre. Some of his notable plays include A Raisin in the Sun, Porgy and Bess, The Darker Face of the Earth, and A Streetcar Named Desire, among others. Apart from being an actor, Douglas is also a Theatre Director from the Actors Space in New York and conducts professional method acting workshops in London and Oxford.

FAQ

Sam Douglas: Questions & Answers

How many movies Sam Douglas has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Sam Douglas been in?

Sam Douglas is credited on 21 films, from 1985 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sam Douglas's highest-grossing movie?

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) is Sam Douglas's biggest box office hit, with $49M worldwide, ahead of Alien Autopsy (2006) ($4.04M). Across every film with box office figures, Sam Douglas's movies have made $56.9M.

Sam Douglas's biggest hits

What is the best Sam Douglas movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sam Douglas's best-rated film is TÁR (2022) with a score of 75, followed by Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) (59).

Best Sam Douglas movies, ranked

How old is Sam Douglas?

Sam Douglas is 69 years old, born on June 17, 1957 in Banbury, England.

What is Sam Douglas's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sam Douglas's filmography is Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023), in the role of Saul.

Who does Sam Douglas work with most often?

Sam Douglas shares the most films with Chris Wilson (2 films), James Wilby (2 films) and William Hope (2 films).

The Best Sam Douglas Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.

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