A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78
First publishedJul 13, 06:12 UTC
Last updatedJul 14, 13:58 UTC · 11m ago
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Sam Neill, a 78-year-old New Zealand actor, died after contracting pneumonia, according to his co-star.
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Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor who has died aged 78, will forever be most associated with the film that made him an international star: Jurassic Park. The 1993 blockbuster dominated his filmography and sparked a series of sequels and reboots - including the recent Jurassic World series, in which he reprised his role as palaeontologist Dr Alan Grant. But there was much more to Neill's career than escaping Velociraptors in the visitor centre of a billionaire's tropical island. Across a career spanning five decades, Neill showed himself to be an actor of depth, capable of taking on a wide range of roles in films ranging from box office hits to acclaimed arthouse movies.
Sam Neill, a famous actor, died at 78. He was known for his role in Jurassic Park. He had been battling cancer, but was cancer-free until he got pneumonia.
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Sam Neill, a 78-year-old New Zealand actor, died after contracting pneumonia, according to his co-star.
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Laura Dern Honors ‘Jurassic Park’ Co-Star Sam Neill as a ‘True and Noble Gentleman’ and ‘My Dream Leading Man’: ‘I Will Love You Forever, Dr. Alan Grant’
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