Sam Coleman Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Career

Samuel Joseph Coleman, professionally known as Sam Coleman, is an English actor and writer who rose to international recognition through his role as young Hodor, Wyllis, in the sixth season of the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones.

His performance in the character’s origin story introduced him to a global audience and helped establish him as a promising young actor. He later appeared in feature films including Leatherface and Lords of Chaos while also developing his interests in writing, performance poetry, and creative work.

Sam Coleman
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Real Name:	Samuel Joseph Coleman
Stage Name:	Sam Coleman
Born:	September 26, 1996 (age 29 years old)
Place of Birth:	High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White British
Height:	6 feet 0 inches
Religion:	Atheism
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Coleman
Occupation:	Actor, Writer, Performance Poet
Net Worth:	$400,000

Early Life and Education

Sam Coleman was born on September 26, 1996, in High Wycombe, England, and is 30 years old. He spent his early childhood in High Wycombe before his family later moved to East Sussex. His interest in performing developed when he was still a child, with his mother enrolling him in a local theater group at the age of five to help build his confidence.

Coleman continued his education while developing his performance abilities through dance and theater training. He studied at the Jacqueline Fox School of Dance and later attended the East Sussex School of Performing Arts, where he further developed his movement and dramatic performance skills. He eventually pursued higher education with a focus on English literature and creative writing, complementing his acting career with an interest in poetry and written expression.

Personal Life

Sam Coleman is unmarried and has no publicly known children. He keeps his romantic life largely private and has not publicly disclosed details about a current partner or significant past relationships.

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Coleman follows a vegan lifestyle, which he adopted in 2015 because of his views concerning animal welfare and environmental issues. Away from acting, he has also been involved in performance poetry, writing, and community activism in the United Kingdom.

Career

Sam Coleman began performing professionally through regional musical theater productions and concert work in the United Kingdom. His major breakthrough came in 2016 when he was cast as young Hodor, originally known as Wyllis, in the sixth season of Game of Thrones. He appeared in the episode “Home,” which explored Hodor’s past and revealed the traumatic event behind his famous name.

Following his Game of Thrones appearance, Coleman moved into feature films. In 2017, he portrayed Bud in the horror film Leatherface, a prequel to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He later played Jon Metalion Kristiansen in the biographical music drama Lords of Chaos, which focused on the early Norwegian black metal scene.

Coleman continued building his film credits with appearances in the Western A Fistful of Lead and the dark comedy The Loneliest Boy in the World, in which he played Don. Alongside his screen career, he has pursued performance poetry and other creative projects, allowing him to combine his interests in acting, writing, and live performance.

Net Worth

Sam Coleman has an estimated net worth of $400,000. His income has primarily come from acting roles in television and feature films, including Game of Thrones, Leatherface, Lords of Chaos, and The Loneliest Boy in the World. He has also generated additional earnings through theater, poetry performances, and writing-related work.

Social Media

• Instagram: @samcolemanactor

Filmography

• Game of Thrones (2016)
• The Prince of Denmark (2016)
• Metallica: ManUNkind (2016)
• Leatherface (2017)
• A Fistful of Lead (2018)
• Lords of Chaos (2018)
• The Loneliest Boy in the World (2022)

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