6 Sam Neill Movies and TV Shows to Remember the Beloved Actor By: From Jurassic Park to Peaky Blinders

Sam Neill’s most iconic performance and role, as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has been recognized by fans worldwide. The 1993 Steven Spielberg blockbuster earned him cemented his place as one of Hollywood's most recognizable adventure heroes, and he reprised his iconic role in Jurassic Park III (in 2001), followed by Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Throughout his career, his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant has been his most iconic.

The 1993 historical romance features Holly Hunter, Sam Neill, Harvey Keitel, and Anna Paquin. Sam co-starred as the wealthy Scottish landowner Alisdair Stewart in Jane Campion’s Oscar-winning film. It was one of his most acclaimed dramatic performances.

Sam Neill portrayed Chief Inspector Chester Campbell, a ruthless and corrupt police officer, in BBC's Peaky Blinders. Appearing across the show's first two seasons, Campbell served as the primary antagonist, tasked with bringing Tommy Shelby and the Shelby family to justice. Neill's compelling performance made the character one of the series' most memorable and popular villains.

The 1990 action thriller The Hunt for Red October featured Sam as Captain Vasily Borodin, a loyal and thoughtful First Officer on the Soviet Typhoon-class submarine, Red October. His role quickly became a fan favorite with his unique approach and his longtime dream of living in Montana and marrying an American woman.

The Peacock limited series, Apples Never Fall, featured Sam Neill as Stan Delaney. A former tennis academy owner turned primary suspect in his wife’s disappearance is quite an exciting watch. Fans witnessed dark family secrets unravel as a complex, aggressive male lead grappled with his emotions and resentments. The series also stars Jake Lacy, Georgia Flood, Annette Bening, Essie Randles, Conor Merrigan Turner, Alison Brie, and more.

Netflix’s mystery-thriller series Untamed featured Sam as Paul Souter, a seasoned chief park ranger at Yosemite National Park. It became one of the actor’s final television performances. Along with him, the slow-burn crime thriller featured Eric Bana, Lily Santiago, Wilson Bathel, Josh Randall, Rosemarie DeWitt, and more.