Samuel Anderson
Biography
Samuel Anderson is an English actor born in 1982 in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK. He has performed in various stage productions, including the 2004 National Theatre production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, in which he originated the role of Crowther. Anderson has also appeared in several television shows, including BAFTA award-winning BBC Three comedy Gavin & Stacey, where he played the recurring character Fingers, and BBC Four TV comedy Stuck. He has performed in multiple productions of The History Boys, including Broadway, Sydney, Wellington, and Hong Kong productions, as well as radio and film versions. Anderson's acting credits include numerous stage and television performances.
Career overview
Samuel Anderson is an English actor born in 1982 in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK. He has appeared in various stage productions, including the 2004 National Theatre production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys. Anderson originated the role of Crowther in this production, which was later performed in Broadway, Sydney, Wellington, and Hong Kong productions, as well as in radio and film versions.
In addition to his stage work, Anderson has made television appearances, including a recurring role in the BBC Three comedy Gavin & Stacey. He also appeared in the BBC Four TV comedy Stuck. Anderson's performances have been recognized in various productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Anderson's acting credits span multiple formats, including stage, television, and possibly film. His work has been featured in various productions, demonstrating his range as a performer.
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- Amandaland (2025) as Mal
- The Walsh Sisters (2025) as Aidan
- The Rumour (2025)
- Two Neighbors (2025)
- Renegade Nell (2024) as George Horner
- Back to Black (2024) as A&R Man
- The Chemistry of Death (2023) as DCI Mackenzie
- Meeting Mr Samuel (2023) as Mr Samuel
- Falling into Place (2023) as Lewis
- Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2023) as Samual
- Embers (2023) as Joe
- Red Rose (2022) as Vinny Mason
- Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) as David
- Landscapers (2021) as DC Paul Wilkie
- Ladybaby (2021) as Dr Joe
- Sweetheart (2021) as Steve
- The Football Monologues (2021) as Mark
- Another Life (2019) as William
- Queen of Diamonds (2019) as Sam
- In2ruders (2018) as doctor
- Loaded (2017) as Leon
- Witless (2016) as Patrick
- The Lady in the Van (2015) as Jehovah's Witness
- Pleasure Island (2015) as Nate
- Doctor Who Extra (2014) as Self
- Doctor Who: Last Christmas (2014) as Danny Pink
- Doctor Who: Earth Conquest - The World Tour (2014) as Self
- Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014) as Danny Pink
- Father Brown (2013) as Alan Tylett
- Shetland (2013) as Matt Blake
- Plebs (2013) as Hermes
- The Job Lot (2013) as Craig Allen
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Model
- DCI Banks (2011) as Vince Grady
- Gavin & Stacey (2007) as Fingers
- The History Boys (2006) as Crowther
- Doctor Who (2005) as Danny Pink
- Hex (2004) as Julius
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Perry Stevens