Sam studied at Oxford University then trained as an actor at LAMDA where he was awarded the Nicholas Hytner Scholarship. He began his career with the experimental Polish production A Little Requiem for Kantor at The ICA, and has since performed for The National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Royal Court and The Young Vic. He received Ian Charleson Award commendations for his performances in Ghosts and Othello. On screen he has appeared in many television series including Desperate Romantics, Poirot, Midsomer Murders and Father Brown and can soon be seen in the feature film A Christmas Candle.