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From ‘Jurassic Park’ to ‘Peaky Blinders’: Sam Neill’s Most Memorable Roles
The famed Kiwi actor, who also starred in classic films like 'Event Horizon,' 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople,' 'Possession,' 'Dead Calm' and 'The Piano,' died July 13 at age 78.
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The Standard
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films and Peaky Blinders, dies aged 78
The Hollywood star died in Sydney on Monday
New Musical Express
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78
The celebrated New Zealand actor’s decades-spanning work saw him play romantic leads and charismatic villains The post Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78 appeared first on NME.
RTÉ News
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, 78, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park movies and TV series Peaky Blinders has died, his family has said.
DNyuz
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill was beaming in last public apparances before his death at 78
Sam Neill – best known for his role in the Steven Spielberg-directed blockbuster “Jurassic Park” – was all smiles as he attended a music hall of fame ceremony just weeks before his death at 78. The actor beamed in a selfie taken with the singer Kate Ceberano – who was inducted into the Australian Recording []
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 23, 2026
‘Blair Witch’ Movie Reboot Lands 2027 Release
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Al Bawaba
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies at 78
ALBAWABA - Renowned New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for starring in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has died at age 78...
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Family says his death was 'unexpected and sudden'
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill dies aged 78
‘One of the greats’ Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78. The news of the actor’s death was confirmed on Monday by his family in a statement posted to social media. The family described his death as “sudden and unexpected”. Sam Neill. Image: Getty. No official cause of death was []
Daily Sabah
· Jul 13, 2026
Actor Sam Neill, star of 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano,' dies at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in 'Jurassic Park” to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in...
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sweden Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and Ivanhoe, dies at 78
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and Ivanhoe, dies at 78
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Star of Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor and star of Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, died in Sydney on Monday at 78. His family said the death was sudden and unexpected, three months after he announced he was cancer-free.
Daily Mail
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill pictured for the final time: Jurassic Park star looked happy and healthy as he attended the Aria Hall Of Fame Awards just four weeks ago - before his 'sudden and unexpected' death aged 78
Sam Neill pictured for the final time: Jurassic Park star looked happy and healthy as he attended the Aria Hall Of Fame Awards just four weeks ago - before his 'sudden and unexpected' death aged 78
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· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
The West Australian
· Jul 13, 2026
Smoothly elegant and versatile - Neill takes final bow
New Zealand actor Sam Neill was one of a host of actors and directors who achieved global fame after an explosion of Aussie films that began in the late 1970s.
TheJournal.ie
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, star of the Jurassic Park films, dies aged 78
Neill was also known for starring roles in Peaky Blinders, The Piano and the Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
'The Odyssey' cast on 'the ultimate adventure story' | AP interview
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Sky News
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Latestly.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Sir Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Actor, Dies at 78 in Sydney; Family Shares Statement on His Sudden Passing
Sir Sam Neill, the beloved 'Jurassic Park' actor, has died at 78 in Sydney, Australia, his family confirmed on July 13, 2026. The veteran star, who recently announced being cancer-free, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Tributes pour in for the versatile actor known for iconic roles in 'Jurassic Park', 'The Piano', and 'Peaky Blinders'.
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· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Actor Sam Neill of 'Jurassic Park' fame dies at age 78
Actor Sam Neill of 'Jurassic Park' fame dies at age 78
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· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, actor known for ‘Jurassic Park,’ dies at 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died, his family said Monday.
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· Jul 13, 2026
Late Sam Neill's breakthrough role was in Jurassic Park, but did you know he wasn't the first choice?
Sam Neill, a veteran Hollywood actor, died at age 78 on Monday, July 13. Although he has a robust filmography to his credit, he is best remembered by many fans for that one role - the one that made him Dr Alan Grant, the palaeontologist in Jurassic Park.
People.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, “Jurassic Park” Star, Dies at 78
The New Zealand actor also appeared in ‘The Piano’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’
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· Jun 22, 2026
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Independent Journal Review
· Jul 13, 2026
'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 After Cancer Battle
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· Jul 6, 2026
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Irish Mirror
· Jun 21, 2026
Fans say Irish crime drama is 'just as good as Peaky Blinders' on Netflix now
The Irish crime series has been praised by viewers as being just as good as Peaky Blinders, with all 16 episodes of both seasons now available to watch on BBC Netflix
Us Weekly
· Jul 10, 2026
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