Home / EntertainmentMitchell HagemanMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·13 Jul, 2026 11:00 PM6 mins to readNew Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has died age 78. Video / Getty / Madman Entertainment / Miramax / Universal PicturesSir Sam Neill has died, aged 78, leaving a five-decade legacy of iconic roles and on-screen appearances. We take a look at his best, most notable moments on TV and film.
Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Northern Ireland, it was moving to New Zealand that helped foster Sir Sam
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