Sam Straley Biography: Net Worth, Age, Girlfriend, Height, Movies, Parents, Ethnicity, Awards

Samuel Vincent Straley, popularly known as Sam Straley, is an American actor, producer, and writer.

He gained recognition after starring as Lawrence Cleary in the ABC period sitcom The Kids Are Alright before expanding his television career with the lead role of Lloyd “Shrub” Mallet in the Fox comedy series Welcome to Flatch.

Alongside acting, he has also built a career as a producer and writer, contributing to several independent film projects.

Sam Straley
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Samuel Vincent Straley
Stage Name:	Sam Straley
Born:	July 13, 1995 (age 31 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
State Of Origin:	Ohio
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	5 feet 11 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Straley
Siblings:	Two sisters
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Writer
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life and Education

Sam Straley, currently at the age of 31 years old, was born on July 13, 1995, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

He grew up in Anderson Township, where his interest in film was influenced by his grandfather, Roger Grooms, a respected film critic who often introduced him to classic and contemporary movies.

His parents divorced when he was very young. Following the split, he lived with his mother at his maternal grandmother’s house for a period. He has two sisters.

He has often noted that his real-life family dynamic was quite the contrast to his breakout role in The Kids Are Alright, where he played the eldest of eight brothers.

He later attended Anderson High School, where he became actively involved in theatre. After graduating from high school in 2013, Straley moved to Chicago to study acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University.

He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting in 2017 and performed in several stage productions, including 12 Angry Men and The Merchant of Venice, during his time at the university.

Personal Life

Sam Straley is single and has never been married. He does not have any children and has kept his dating life out of the public eye, with no confirmed relationships publicly known.

He divides his time between California and his home state of Ohio, depending on his filming schedule, while continuing to pursue acting, writing, and producing.

Career

Sam Straley began his screen career with guest appearances in television series including Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.

His breakthrough came in 2018 when he was cast as Lawrence Cleary in the ABC comedy series The Kids Are Alright, earning recognition for his performance as the eldest sibling in the family sitcom.

Following the show’s conclusion, he landed another major role as Lloyd “Shrub” Mallet in the Fox mockumentary comedy Welcome to Flatch, which ran from 2022 to 2023. During the series, he also expanded his behind-the-scenes experience as a producer.

Beyond network television, Straley has appeared in films such as Hala, Once Upon a River, Waiting for the Light to Change, and Positive Reinforcement. He also portrayed Christian Holmes in the Hulu miniseries The Dropout.

In addition to acting, he has written and produced independent short films, demonstrating his interest in storytelling both in front of and behind the camera.

Net Worth

Sam Straley has an estimated net worth of $500,000. He earns primarily from acting, producing, writing, and independent film projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sam_straley

Filmography

• Emily (2015)
• Cellar (2016)
• Bernadette (2018)
• The Kids Are Alright (2018)
• Electric Dreams (2018)
• Chicago P.D. (2018)
• Hala (2019)
• Teacher (2019)
• Once Upon a River (2019)
• Chicago Med (2020)
• The Dropout (2022)
• Nerves (2022)
• Waiting for the Light to Change (2022)
• Welcome to Flatch (2022–2023)
• Call Me Kat (2022)
• Positive Reinforcement (2024)
• Swiped (2025)
• Supper (2026)

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