| Sam Heughan Quick Info |
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| Height | 6 ft 2½ in |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 30, 1980 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Sam Heughan is a Scottish actor, voiceover artist, producer, author, and entrepreneur who is best known for having been cast as Jamie Fraser in Outlander, a historical drama television series based on the novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. For this role, he received various accolades including the 2015 EWwy Award for “Best Actor in a Drama Series”, the 2017 People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor”, and the 2019 Saturn Award for “Best Actor on a Television Series”. Moreover, he has also been cast in projects like Doctors, River City, Island at War, A Princess for Christmas, To Olivia, The Spy Who Dumped Me, The Adventure Show, and Midsomer Murders.
Born Name
Sam Roland Heughan
Nick Name
Sam
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Balmaclellan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Nationality
Education
Heughan first joined Kells Primary School. At the age of 12, he shifted to James Gillespie’s High School where he stayed for only a year when he decided to make a transfer to Edinburgh Rudolph Steiner School.
Upon his high school graduation, Sam continued his education at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama from where he got a diploma in 2003.
In June 2019, he received his honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling “in recognition for his outstanding contribution to acting and charitable endeavors” while the following month, the University of Glasgow honored him with his second honorary doctorate in recognition of his artistic success and his charitable work.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Producer, Author, Entrepreneur
Family
- Mother – Chrissie Heughan (Artist, Artisan Papermaker)
- Siblings – Cirdan Heughan (Brother)
Manager
Sam has been signed with –
- United Agents Ltd., Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
- United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2½ in or 189 cm
Weight
89 kg or 196 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Sam Heughan has dated –
Amy Shiels (2013, 2018-Present) – In 2013, a RUMOR linked Sam Heughan and the actress, Amy Shiels. In 2018, again rumors of their dating started surfacing on the internet.Abbie Salt (2014) – Sam was RUMORed to be dating actress Abbie Salt in 2014.Cody Kennedy (2014) – In 2014, Heughan had a fling with American actress Cody Kennedy.Caitriona Balfe (2014) – It was RUMORed that he hooked up with Irish actress, producer, and former fashion model Caitriona Balfe in the year 2014.Mackenzie Mauzy (2017-2018) – In 2017, Sam and actress Mackenzie Mauzy started dating. They were seen together in 2018 also during some of the red carpet appearances. But, gradually, their relationship fizzled out. Though, there was no official news about their separation.Race / Ethnicity
White
Sam Heughan is of Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Blonde (Natural)
He sometimes dyes his hair in different shades such as ginger, etc.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long and wavy hairstyle
- Blonde hair color
- Short beard
Religion
Anglican / Episcopalian
Best Known For
His role as Jamie Fraser in the TV series Outlander
First Film
Sam first acted in the short movie Small Moments in 2001.
However, he played his first featured role in the film Young Alexander the Great (2010) as Alexander.
First TV Show
In 2004, Sam performed in the ITV series Island at War as Philip Dorr. He appeared in a total of 5 episodes.
First Theatre Show
In 2002, Sam acted as John in the theatrical show Outlying Islands. The act took place in the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs in London.
Sam Heughan Favorite Things
- Location to film in Scotland – Kinloch Rannoch (Village in Scotland), Loch Rannoch (Lake Rannoch), Mountain Schiehallion
- Meal – Eggs in the breakfast
- Number – 5
Source – Travel and Leisure, Us Magazine
Sam Heughan Facts
When he was 5, Heughan’s family shifted to New Galloway.He moved to Edinburgh at the age of 12.Before Sam joined the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, he spent two years traveling and working.He co-starred as Prince Ashton, the prince of Castlebury and son of Edward, in the 2011 made-for-television comedy-drama film, A Princess for Christmas, and this performance got him nominated for the 2011 Grace Award for “Most Inspiring Performance in Television”.In 2016, Sam became Barbour’s Global Brand Ambassador.He loves science fiction movies such as Alien (1979) and TV series such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999).In August 2014, Heughan became a philanthropist for YTAS (Youth Theatre Arts Scotland).In 2015, for his acts in the TV series Outlander, Sam received the Gold Derby TV Award for “Drama Lead Actor” in the year 2015.He provided vocals to the character of Mirror Master in the video game Lego DC Super-Villains in 2018.In December 2020, he was announced as the winner of the “Sexiest Celebrity of 2020” poll that was conducted by Just Jared.He launched his own whisky brand The Sassenach in 2020.In November 2020, he released a book co-written by him and actor Graham McTavish, titled ‘Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other‘.In February 2021, during an interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show, he revealed that his parents named him “Sam” after the character Samwise Gamgee in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series.In the past, Sam had auditioned for the role of Superman in the 2006 movie Superman Returns. However, the role was eventually played by Brandon Routh.In the past, Sam had auditioned for the role of James Bond in Bond 21. However, the role was eventually played by Daniel Craig.He learned to drive at the age of 35.The very first car he could properly drive was a yellow Fiat 500.He prefers eating eggs with ketchup.He also started an organization My Peak Challenge in 2015 which is a community of people working towards their personal goals related to training and nutrition. The organization also raises money for different charities.Sam loves being anonymous.Sam has written the foreword of the book There’s Always the Hills by Cameron McNeish.As a small child, he used to wear Buddy Holly’s corrective glasses. He didn’t like them.In school days, he has played musical instruments like trumpet and trombone.When he was filming season 4 of Outlander, in 2018, he ran 2 marathons (Stirling and EMF Edinburgh Marathons) in a month. Both times, he made a new personal record and beat his previous record by a minute. With these marathons, he was also able to raise £38,224 for charity.He is obsessed with watching documentaries and non-fiction stories.Sam writes in capital letters.He never sneezes once, always twice.Sam believes in astrology.Until 24 years of age, he was a pescatarian (doesn’t eat meat but fish).He stayed in North London for 12 years.He has 2 biggest fears – getting stuck inside an elevator and having no water at all.He loves American football.As a teenager, he has worked at an African café.Once a bee stung him on his cheek when he was in Cape Town, South Africa.He once traveled to Thailand for some weeks to train in Muay Thai.He likes cycling in foreign cities.Sam likes cooking (not eating) just to unwind.In October 2022, Sam released his first memoir, Waypoints: My Scottish Journey.He suffers from a “low-level eating disorder.”ncG1vNJzZmiglZa5tbTYnJylnZJjsLC5jqyYpmWYmsKotMCnZg%3D%3D
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