Samm Levine Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Nationality, Instagram, Wife, Siblings

Samuel Franklin Levine, known professionally as Samm Levine, is an American actor and comedian best known for his portrayal of Neal Schweiber on the cult classic NBC series Freaks and Geeks and as Private First Class Hirschberg in Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-winning film Inglourious Basterds.

With a career spanning over two decades, he has appeared in more than 60 films and television shows, establishing himself as a versatile character actor in comedy and drama.

He is also a regular competitor and former champion on Collider’s Movie Trivia Schmoedown and served as sidekick on Kevin Pollak’s internet talk show.

Samm Levine
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Samuel Franklin Levine
Stage Name:	Samm Levine
Born:	March 12, 1982 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Harris Levine, Lynne Levine
Spouse:	Rachel Cushing (m. 2022)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor, Comedian
Net Worth:	$1 Million

Early Life and Education

Samm Levine was born Samuel Franklin Levine on March 12, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Harris Levine, a dentist, and Lynne Levine, a mortgage broker.

He was raised in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where he spent his formative years, with no public information about any siblings.

From a young age, Levine showed an interest in performance, beginning stand-up comedy at bar mitzvahs at age 12, which led to advice from actress Lisa Kudrow to pursue auditions in Manhattan.

His ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Samm Levine began his professional acting career in 1997 with a guest appearance on the soap opera One Life to Live.

His breakout role came in 1999 when he was cast as Neal Schweiber, a member of the “geek” clique, on the critically acclaimed but short-lived NBC series Freaks and Geeks.

The following year, he reunited with producer Judd Apatow for another coming-of-age series, Undeclared. He made his feature film debut in the teen spoof Not Another Teen Movie in 2001.

In 2009, Levine landed a memorable role as Private First Class Hirschberg in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, a role he secured after learning Tarantino was a fan of Freaks and Geeks.

He has since appeared in over 60 films and television shows, including Club Dread, Pulse, Sydney White, Drones, and guest spots on Entourage, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and NCIS. Levine also became a regular sidekick and fill-in host on Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show from its inception in 2009.

In the 2010s, Levine expanded his presence in the comedy and trivia world, becoming a regular competitor on Collider’s Movie Trivia Schmoedown.

He won the singles championship in December 2017 and the team championship in May 2018, later returning as a competitor in 2022.

His later career includes recurring roles on The Goldbergs (as Mr. Crosby) and Minx, as well as appearances in City of Dreams (2023), Getting Lost (2024), and the upcoming Fiendsgiving (2026).

His influence in pop culture remains strong through his extensive filmography and fan engagement at conventions and on the podcast circuit.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @sammlevine

Personal Life

Samm Levine is married to Rachel Cushing, a film editor and fellow Movie Trivia Schmoedown competitor.

The couple announced their engagement in March 2020 and married in May 2022 at the Ebell of Los Angeles.

Levine has been open about his passion for horror films and frequently participates in charity events, including the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, which raises funds for Children’s Mercy Hospital.

He also engages with fans through personalized videos on the Cameo platform.

Filmography

• Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
• · Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
• · Undeclared (2001)
• · Club Dread (2004)
• · Pulse (2006)
• · Sydney White (2007)
• · Inglourious Basterds (2009)
• · Made for Each Other (2009)
• · Drones (2010)
• · Jobs (2013)
• · Vacation (2015)
• · Apple of My Eye (2017)
• · The Last Blockbuster (2020)
• · Adverse (2020)
• · City of Dreams (2023)
• · Getting Lost (2024)
• · Butterfly in the Sky (2024)
• · Fiendsgiving (2026)

Net Worth

Samm Levine’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

His wealth has been accumulated through his extensive acting career in film and television, with notable roles in Freaks and Geeks, Inglourious Basterds, and numerous guest appearances.