Angus Sampson Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Children, Career, Awards, Movies, IMDb

Angus Sampson is an Australian actor, filmmaker, director, producer and writer who first gained public attention co‑hosting the ABC youth program Recovery during the late 1990s, before branching into film and television.

Over time, his role as Tucker in the Insidious horror franchise, his memorable turn as the Organic Mechanic in Mad Max: Fury Road, and his performances in Fargo and The Lincoln Lawyer helped establish him as a versatile and intriguing presence in both Australian and international screens.

Profile

• Full name: Angus Murray Lincoln Sampson
• Nickname: Gussy
• Date of birth: 12 February 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Profession: Actor, director, producer, writer, voice artist
• Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: Father: Graham
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Married
• Children: Two sons (approximate ages: 14 and 11)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: British Isles
• Net worth: USD 10,000,000

Early Life and education

Angus Sampson is now at the age of 46 (born 12 February 1979).

He grew up in Sydney and attended Trinity Grammar School in Summer Hill, followed by boarding at The Armidale School in northern New South Wales.

After completing secondary school, he graduated from the AWARD School, a notable creative training institution, in 2002.

Personal Life

Angus Sampson is currently married and has two children born in 2009 and 2012, but further details are intentionally withheld to protect their privacy.

Career

Angus Sampson began his career co‑hosting Recovery, an ABC youth music show, from 1996 to 2000.

He later appeared on The 10:30 Slot, and participated in scripted television such as The Secret Life of Us, Stingers, Greeks on the Roof, and Thank God You’re Here.

In film, his early work includes Dags (1998), Darkness Falls, Footy Legends (2006), and the Hitler in the Bull suit in Where the Wild Things Are (2009).

His role as Tucker, a low‑tech paranormal investigator—in Insidious (2010) and its sequels was both a creative and career turning point.

Beyond acting, he co‑wrote, co‑directed, produced, and starred in The Mule (2014).

He gained further acclaim playing Bear Gerhardt in the second season of Fargo (2015), plus roles like the Organic Mechanic in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and its 2024 prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

On television, he also appears in Shut Eye, The Walking Dead, Reservation Dogs, Our Flag Means Death, The Lincoln Lawyer, Bump, and Heartbreak High.

In addition to screen work, he has directed over 40 commercials, works as a voice artist on projects including Gen:Lock, Doomlands, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, and has narrated for the Les Norton series.

Awards

He has been nominated for several awards, including AACTA Best Supporting Actor for 100 Bloody Acres (2014) and The Mule, as well as recognition for his creative involvement.

His work on Fargo earned Golden Globe nominations (Best Limited Series), and Mad Max: Fury Road garnered an Academy Award nomination and a Peabody Award for the season on which he appeared.

Net worth

Angus Sampson’s estimated net worth is approximately USD 10,000,000, primarily earned through his acting, producing, directing, and creative roles.

Social Media

• Instagram: @dollydoctor
• X (Twitter): @AngusSampson

Filmography

• Dags (1998)
• Smile & Wave (short)
• Darkness Falls
• Razor Eaters
• You and Your Stupid Mate
• Footy Legends (2006)
• Kokoda
• Rats and Cats
• Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
• I Love You Too
• Summer Coda
• Insidious (2010)
• Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
• 100 Bloody Acres
• Insidious: Chapter 2
• The Mule (2014)
• Now Add Honey
• Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
• Insidious: Chapter 3
• Insidious: The Last Key
• Benji
• Winchester
• Mortal Kombat (voice of Goro)
• Insidious: The Red Door
• Next Goal Wins
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga