Sam Anselmo
Damian "Sam Anselmo" Porfirio, and formerly "Damian Costello" is an Italian-American Actor, Producer, Director and Musician. He was born in Knoxville Tennessee on March 15th, 1988 to parents Karl Porfirio and Della Mason (divorced, 1989) Sam started out as a natural musician (drummer) and played his first shows, "The Nashville Review" and "The Virginia Opry" at the age of 8 years old. He played his first professional paid gig at age 9 on Carnival Cruise Lines as a guest entertainer with permission from his father, to play in a band that his mother sang for. Sam was a natural musician, but an even more natural film maker. He found an old 16mm camera and a VHC camera in a basement of family members home, and was allowed to keep them. He started making stop-start style films, war films using fire crackers and smoke, and played multiple characters. He went on to start shooting hi8 and Super16mm with some friends, but still didn't truly understand the technical side of things. Sam earned a chance to go to Nashville Film School at the age of 17 and graduated at the top of the class in his 1 year tech course. He went on to get a business degree however, when his father told him "Son, don't get a theatre or music degree. Those are natural talents. Get a degree that let people know you can't be bullied!" and Sam listened. He got a 5 year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration partially from MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University) and finished the degree with online courses at University of Phoenix (accredited) Sam went on to work for Cruise Ships again at the age of 18. He worked with Norwegian Cruises and Princess Cruise lines. With Princess Cruise Lines he did a major 104 day tour that was for the elite of the elite (passengers) and got to travel to over 46 countries during this tour. He was a drummer and a stand up comedian as well as a guest entertainer to fill in anytime other talents backed out. Sam's younger brother, Tre F Porfirio (Senior Airman of the US Air Force) was shot in 2009 3 times in the back by a rouge agent (Pakistani Islamic Terror Group) in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. Sam heard the news while he was working on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean, when the United States Government and Family got a hold of him in the middle of the ocean via satellite phone to break the news. However the news was good as his brother was still alive! Tre managed to recover over the course of 9 months, but almost a year to the day passed away from his injuries. Sam went into a dark depression and decided to move to the country of Brazil. His first week there, and shortly after the passing of his brother, Sam was robbed at gunpoint and almost killed. He decided he wanted to fight back, so he linked up with a Vigilante Civilian Police group (Policia Civil) of Sao Paulo Brazil and decided to fight against the cartels in the favelas. Sam trained for months and began engaging in small skirmish combat in the urbanized favelas of the southern regions of Brazil, losing more than 11 friends and associates along the way, almost getting killed several times himself. One night while out at a bar, contemplating leaving the country to return to the United States, a man was murdered in the chair next to Sam. This was the final straw, and he left one week later. However, there were positive things in Brazil! Sam worked as a translator form Portuguese to English after being fluent in the languages of Portuguese and advanced Spanish. He played several lead roles for English Learning series, and commercials as well as advertisements for English schools on the popular Globo network. Sam moved back to the United States in 2016 to Atlanta Georgia to get some acting work, but soon decided he wanted to live more centralized as he enjoys traveling. He now resides on 40+ acres in Southern Missouri on the Arkansas Border. He's been in several films, including the award winning "Vincent's Vow" and many festival shorts with DuMoreFilms and award winning cinematographer David Watson. Sam adopted his name "Sam Anselmo" in the year 2022 after the passing of his Nonno (Grandfather, in Italian) as his grandfathers name was "Anselmo Porfirio". However when Anselmo moved to the United States, he used the nickname "Sam". So at the time "Damian Costello" decided to honor his grandfather after a 2 year hiatus from 2020 to early 2022 and return as SAM ANSELMO! He is currently working on several major projects and is very excited. He resides with his wife, Christie Porfirio and their 2 daughters Jazzy and Rylie-Mae, along with their German Sheppard Service and Security Dog Bella. Sam loves to make movies and help others, and he hates social media. You can still find him though on Facebook and Instagram against his will, as his management with GUMO TALENT AGENCY recommends he stays active. "Be kind to others. Forget politics and religion, forget labels. Just show love to someone, no matter what. If they hate you, that's their problem. Don't ever give up! If you don't give up, you can never fail, and follow the rule MOMENTO MORRI!" last but not least he'd like to say "If you ever thought I was a joke, at least I made you laugh."
Sam Anthony
Sam Anthony is known for Dear Miss (2021), The McCalls Family Signing Day (2018) and Judas (2018).
Sam Anton
Sam Anton is known for Sarabham (2014).
Sam Anton
Sam Anton was born on 30 December 1985 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a director and writer, known for Gurkha (2019), Buddy (2024) and Enakku Innoru Per Irukku (2016).
Sam Aotaki
Sam Aotaki was born on January 30, 1994 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and director, known for XOXO (2016), The Young Kieslowski (2014) and Asian School Girls (2014).
Sam Appel
Sam Appel was born on August 8, 1871 in Magdalena, Jalisco, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Revenge (1928), The Lion's Claws (1918) and Give Us This Night (1936). He died on June 18, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sam Arnold
Sam Arnold is a former ATP Touring Tennis Professional, SAG-AFTRA Actor & Sports Broadcaster. He was born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1969 to Helen Arnold, a registered nurse & John Arnold, a former iron-man & pro surfer on the World Surf League. His sisters are Rebecca Arnold (in Bahrain) & Olivia Arnold (in Cairns). Sam is a 7th generation Australian, with his ancestry dating back to the first settlers to land on the HMS Buffalo in Adelaide, South Australia in 1836. He grew up in Seacliff & graduated at St Peter's College, before relocating to the United States in 1988 to attend UCLA & pursue his career in Broadcast Journalism & as a touring tennis professional on the ITF & ATP circuit. In 1993, Sam retired prematurely from the ATP Tour, following the sudden death of his mother to cancer. Having become the 'Tennis Coach to the Stars' in Beverly Hills, Sam was invited to play tennis with US President Bill Clinton in 1996, which saw him land opportunities in the acting industry & become registered actor with SAG-AFTRA. Sam's first Hollywood appearance was in 1998 as an American Solider in the Thin Red Line, filmed in Bramston Beach, Far North Queensland. This led to many small roles in American drama series such as Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Profiler, JAG, Third Rock from the Sun, Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Charmed. He later accepted acting roles in Lethal Weapon 4, starring fellow Aussie, Mel Gibson, plus Blast from the Past, Pearl Harbor, Action, Star Trek: Insurrection, Con-Air & the Presidio. A chance meeting with Arnold Schwarzenegger at St Monica's Church in Santa Monica, also led to a role as a parishioner in the movie, End of Days. In 1999, Sam travelled to Tokyo for a role with SAG-AFTRA in a Japanese film called Messengers, starring Naoko Iijima. He then met his first Japanese wife, Sayaka & decided to remain in Japan to film Senrigan, Pearl Harbour, Space Travelers, Lost in Translation, Godzilla: Final Wars, Memoirs of a Geisha & Letters from Iwo Jima, starring Ken Watanabe. In 2007, at the age of 37 yrs, Sam collapsed in Macau Airport & was rushed to hospital in critical condition. He managed to return to Adelaide & was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer, spending the three months in palliative care & two years receiving chemotherapy treatment & a bone marrow transplant. Against all odds, he survived. Whilst in hospital in Adelaide, Sam's 2nd Filipino wife, Clara, gave birth to his son, Sydney, in 2007 & then abducted him in 2014. Sam later moved to Gold Coast in Queensland, & continues to work as a Sportscaster & an actor for SAG-AFTRA. For acting inquiries & auditions, Sam can be contacted at... [email protected]
Sam Asante
Sam Asante is an actor, known for Star Trek: Discovery (2017), The Handmaid's Tale (2017) and Rev (2020).
Sam Asghari
Sam Asghari is an American Actor that is Up and coming in the TV/FILM industry. Sam was born in the country of Iran, he then migrated to the United States in the year of 2006 with his father. In High school Sam Played American Football at Westlake high school in Southern California, he was also involved with acting on stage at the schools drama program. After graduating high school Sam continued with Football and Drama program in college, after college Sam decided to get involve with the fitness industry and help people with achieving goals, Sam lost about 100 pounds and became an inspiration for the people around him. After having a big following on social media mostly fitness driven people Sam just began he's career in both TV and Film just a few years ago.
Sam Ash
Sam Ash was born on August 28, 1884 in Campbell County, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for Stage Mother (1933), Kiss and Make-Up (1934) and Circus Shadows (1935). He died on October 20, 1951 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.