Sam Reid played a vampire on TV and his real life romance is just as captivating off screen

The Australian actor has built a highly respected career since his debut in 2007. You probably have watched him in his captivating role as the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt in AMC's Interview with the Vampire. His captivating skills have earned him accolades such as the Equity Ensemble and Critics Choice awards. Beyond his career, Sam Reid has been dating actress Philippa Northeast for nearly eight years.

Key takeaways

• Sam Reid and Philippa Northeast have largely kept their relationship private.
• They made their first public appearance together at the AACTA Awards in December 2019.
• The couple appeared together for two seasons on the Australian TV drama series The Newsreader.
• Sam was raised alongside his siblings in Australia, who are also working in the film industry.

Sam Reid's profile summary

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What is Sam Reid's background?

The actor was born in Australia. He spent his childhood in rural Monaro, Australia. His father was a cattle farmer. He has a brother and a sister, Rupert and Kali Reid. His brother Rupert is a famous actor best known for his role as Declan in the television series Heartbreak High. His sister, Kali, is a film producer.

What ethnicity is Sam Reid?

Sam Reid is American, and his ethnicity is mixed. He is of Irish and Scottish descent. He is Irish from his mother's side.

Education

He attended Cranbrook School in Sydney. The actor is an alumnus of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

How old is Sam Reid?

Sam Reid's age is 39, as of 2026. He was born in 1987. Sam Reid celebrates his birthday on 19 February. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Who is Sam Reid's wife?

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The famous actor is unmarried. However, he is in a romantic relationship with actress Philippa Northeast.

Sam Reid’s romantic partners

The actor keeps his dating life a secret. However, a closer look at his dating history shows he has dated some famous women in the entertainment industry.

Emily Browning

• Full name: Emily Jane Browning
• Date of birth: 7 December 1988
• Place of birth: Melbourne, Australia

He was rumoured to be in a relationship with Emily Browning, a famous actress. The two sparked dating rumours in 2010. However, they ended their relationship in 2012.

Philippa Northeast

• Full name: Philippa Northeast
• Date of birth: 23 September 1994
• Place of birth: Melbourne, Australia

Reid is currently in a relationship with Philippa Northeast. The couple has been sharing sneak pics of each other on Instagram. They were on vacation together in Iceland in late 2025.

Sam Reid’s career

The famous actor has always had a passion for acting since childhood. He auditioned for the film Anonymous while studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He made his acting debut in 2007 when he landed the role of Marty Arent in the television series All Saints. In 2010, he played the role of Prince Harry in The Taking of Prince Harry.

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He rose to fame when he landed the role of John Davinier in Belle. The film is about a biracial daughter, Dido Elizabeth Belle, who faces challenges due to her skin colour.

In 2023, he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Awards for Best Actor in a Horror Series for his role in Interview with the Vampire. His other awards, for which he has been nominated, include Logie, Prague Independent Film Festival, and AACTA awards.

Sam Reid’s movies and TV shows

According to Sam Reid's IMDb profile, he has 30 acting credits. Below is a list of his movies and television shows.

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Sam Reid’s height and weight

The Australian actor is 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm tall. He weighs approximately 190 pounds or 86 kilograms.

FAQs

1. Does Sam Reid have children? No, the Australian actor does not have any kids.
2. What is Sam Reid's real name? His real name is Sebastian Sam Reid.
3. Has Sam Reid appeared on Game of Thrones? No, he was not in the hit HBO series.
4. Is Same Reid part of the House of the Dragon cast? No, Sam does not appear in the House of the Dragon. He is best known for starring as the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt in AMC's Interview with the Vampire.
5. Is Sam Reid a French guy? No, he is an Australian actor.

Sam Reid is not married but in a long-term relationship with fellow Australian actress Philippa Northeast. Despite their fame, they have largely kept their relationship private. Sam is known for portraying John Davinier in Belle. He has a brother and a sister who are also famous in the film industry.

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