Sam Douglas
| Sam Douglas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Douglas Samuel Waters 17 June 1957 Banbury, England |
| Nationality | English/American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Sam Douglas (born Douglas Samuel Waters; 17 June 1957) is an English-American actor best known for his role as private detective Scott Shelby in the PlayStation 3 video game Heavy Rain,[1] as King Herod in The Bible miniseries for the History Channel, and as Rosebud in the movie Snatch. He has had several other roles in films, television, commercials, and on stage.
Education
He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Simpson College, Iowa, and in directing from the Oklahoma City University School of Drama. At both places of study he was under the tutorship of Alan Langdon.
Theatre
He has played in several theatres in US and UK such as the Royal National Theatre, Greenwich Theatre, Royal Court Theatre and Savoy Theatre. Some of the plays include: Edmond at the Royal Court Theatre, London; A Raisin in the Sun and Porgy and Bess at the Savoy Theatre; The Darker Face of the Earth and A Streetcar Named Desire at the Royal National Theatre in London; and On The Waterfront with Steven Berkoff. Sam Douglas is also a Theatre Director from the Actors Space in New York and runs professional method acting workshops in London and Oxford, based on the Stanislavski's system under Alan Langdon at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets | American Tourist | Filming |
| 2016 | Factory Farm | John | In pre-production |
| 2016 | Sunset Park | The Sledge | Filming |
| 2015 | The Rezort | Big Guy | |
| 2013 | The Sweeter Side of Life | Dino Ravettino | |
| 2011 | Cleanskin | Harry | |
| 2011 | Colombiana | William Woodward | |
| 2008 | Franklyn | Soul | |
| 2007 | How to Lose Friends & Alienate People | Barman | |
| 2007 | The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey | Wallis Woodman | |
| 2007 | The Tonto Woman | Bonnet | |
| 2006 | Perfume: The Story of a Murderer | Grimal | |
| 2006 | Final Contract: Death on Delivery | Strasser | |
| 2005 | Derailed | Homicide Detective | |
| 2005 | Dot.Kill | Detective Ryker | |
| 2004 | Beyond the Sea | Jackie Gleeson | |
| 2004 | Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London | US President | |
| 2004 | Method | Mr. Hinkley | |
| 2003 | Octane | Detective | |
| 2003 | Al's Lads ( Capone's Boys in US) | Fats | |
| 2000 | Snatch | Rosebud | |
| 1999 | Eyes Wide Shut | Cab Driver | |
| 1998 | The Snatching of Bookie Bob | Little Isador | |
| 1997 | Fight and Revenge | Captain Holcroft | |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element | Chief NY Cop | |
| 1996 | Mission: Impossible | KGB | |
| 1995 | Hackers | English Teacher | |
| 1989 | Batman | Mafia Lawyer | |
| 1988 | The Dressmaker | Cpl. Zawadski | |
| 1987 | The Fourth Protocol | Russian Soldier | |
| 1986 | The American Way | Vietnam Vet | |
| 1985 | Death Wish 3 | Policeman | |
| 1985 | Dreamchild | 4th Reporter | |
| 1985 | Claudia | Ginsberg | |
| 1984 | The Razor's Edge | Man At Kissing Booth |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Magnum Opus | US Ambassador Bullitt | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Bad Education | Mitchell's Dad | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | The Bible | King Herod | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Money | Taxi Driver | 1 episode |
| 2006 | If... | Fraser | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Lexx | General Klebstock | 1 episode |
| 2000 | King of the Hill | Delivery Guy | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Highlander | Baxter | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Doctor Finlay | Sgt Steve Fullerton | 3 episodes |
| 1993 | Jeeves and Wooster | Captain Corrigan | 1 episode |
| 1992 | Jeeves and Wooster | Captain Corrigan | 2 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Game | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Heavy Rain | Scott Shelby |
References
- ↑ "Reality blurs between Heavy Rain characters and actors". Arstechnica. 17 February 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
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