Sam Callis

Early Life

Sam Callis was born on November 21, 1973, in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. Although details about his parents remain unknown, he has a brother, Ben Callis, who is also an actor and director. The two have collaborated on various projects and have received multiple awards. Sam grew up in Haslemere, Surrey, alongside his brother.

For his education, he attended Camelsdale Primary School and later continued his studies at Midhurst Intermediate School. He completed his secondary education at Midhurst Grammar School. With a passion for acting, he moved to London to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where he honed his skills to become a professional actor.

Career

Sam Callis pursued his acting education at LAMDA in Hammersmith, London. During his studies, he gained experience by performing in minor theatre roles. His first major television role was as Adam Benjamin in London’s Burning. He later appeared as Captain Patrick Fleming in Ultimate Force and as Dr. Mike Banner in The Royal until 2007. Shortly after, he joined the cast of The Bill, playing Callum Stone, a role that gained him widespread recognition.

After The Bill ended in 2010, Callis expanded into directing. His short film Inside Run premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2010.

He continued to work in theatre, starring as Stensgard in Henrik Ibsen’s The League of Youth, which premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in May 2011. In 2012, he performed in Hay Fever, a comedic play by Noël Coward, and played Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest at Nottingham Playhouse. In 2015, he produced the film Whisper and took on stage roles in The Tempest and Henry V in 2019.

In 2021, he was featured in The Lost Pirate Kingdom, a Netflix docudrama that also starred Derek Jacobi, Evan Milton, and James Wheatley.

Social Media Presence

Sam Callis is not very active on social media. As of 2021, he only had a Twitter account with approximately 3,000 followers. He does not maintain official accounts on Instagram, Facebook, or other platforms.

Personal Life

Sam Callis is married to Osmin Callis, whom he met while filming London’s Burning. The couple has been together ever since. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in December 2008. They also have a son, but details about him remain private. The family resides in London.

Net Worth

Sam Callis has built a strong reputation in the film and television industry. Since 1996, he has been actively working as both an actor and director. As of 2024, his estimated net worth is around $5 million, with most of his income derived from acting and directing.

Trivia

• He grew up in Haslemere, Surrey.
• In 2004, he played Karl Radford, an alcoholic priest, in The Bill before becoming a series regular.
• He has appeared in Holby City, Casualty, and Doctor Who.
• In 2015, he won the Best Global Short award for Viking, alongside his brother Ben Callis.