New Zealand actor (1947–2026) Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill was a New Zealand actor. Known as a leading man in film and television, he received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1991 Queen's Birthday Honours for services as an actor. Wikipedia's most-read article for 2 days in a row: 3,075,583 views in all, peaking at 2,453,026 on July 13, 2026. Mon, Jul 13: 2,453,026 views Tue, Jul 14: 622,557 views Wiki link