Samuel Anderson Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Parents, Movies, TV Series, Girlfriend

Samuel Anderson is an English actor celebrated for his versatility across theatre, television, and film.

He first gained prominence by originating the role of Crowther in the National Theatre production of The History Boys (2004), a performance he reprised in the 2006 film adaptation.

Anderson is widely recognized for his portrayal of Danny Pink, a teacher and companion to Clara Oswald in the eighth series of BBC’s Doctor Who (2014), as well as his roles as Ross Kirk on Emmerdale and Fingers in the beloved sitcom Gavin & Stacey.

Samuel Anderson
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Samuel Anderson
Born:	April 27 1982 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Handsworth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Height:	1.8 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Anderson
Siblings:	2
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1.1 Million

Early Life and Education

Samuel Anderson was born on April 27, 1982, in Handsworth, Birmingham, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.

He has two sisters who live with a rare genetic condition known as PRMT7 deficiency, which causes severe developmental delays and decreased muscle tone. Anderson attended Stuart Bathurst, a Catholic secondary school, until the age of fifteen.

He then trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London, honing the craft that would launch his professional career. His ethnicity is mixed Irish and Jamaican, and his religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Samuel Anderson began his professional journey by originating the role of Crowther in the 2004 National Theatre production of Alan Bennett’s The History Boys.

He subsequently performed the role in Broadway, Sydney, Wellington, and Hong Kong productions, as well as in the acclaimed 2006 film adaptation directed by Nicholas Hytner.

His early television work included appearances in Hex for Sky One (2004) and Totally Frank for Channel 4 (2006–2007), before landing his first major recurring role in 2007 as Fingers in the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, a character he reprised in 2009 and again in the 2024 Christmas special.

From October 2007 to January 2009, Anderson appeared as a series regular on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, playing police officer Ross Kirk in storylines that included an affair with Donna Windsor-Dingle and wrongful imprisonment for murder.

In 2014, he joined the cast of Doctor Who as Danny Pink, a mathematics teacher at Coal Hill School and romantic interest to companion Clara Oswald, appearing in 11 episodes opposite Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor. During this period, he also starred as deputy store manager Daniel Wilson in the Sky1 sitcom Trollied (2014–2017).

Samuel Anderson continued to build an impressive resume with roles in the Netflix science fiction series Another Life (2019–2021) as holographic AI William, the Channel 4 comedy Loaded (2017), and the crime drama Landscapers (2021).

His film work includes supporting parts in The Lady in the Van (2015), Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), Sweetheart (2021), Falling into Place (2023), and the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black (2024). In 2025, he joined the cast of the BBC comedy series Amandaland as Mal.

He appeared in the crime drama Shetland as procurator fiscal Matt Blake, demonstrating his enduring presence on British television.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @theblackpaddy

Personal Life

Samuel Anderson has largely kept his personal life private and does not maintain a public presence on social media. He has no children and his relationship status is not publicly known.

Anderson has two sisters who live with PRMT7 deficiency, a rare genetic condition; they are the oldest known individuals living with this condition.

He has spoken about his protective feelings toward them, recalling that as a child he would see “red mist” if strangers gave them a “funny look”.

Filmography

• · The History Boys (2006)
• · The Lady in the Van (2015)
• · Pleasure Island (2015)
• · Genesis (2018)
• · Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
• · Sweetheart (2021)
• · Falling into Place (2023)
• · Embers (2023)
• · Back to Black (2024)

Net Worth

Samuel Anderson has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.1 million.

His wealth has been accumulated through a consistent and diverse acting career spanning over two decades, including major roles in high-profile productions such as Doctor Who, Gavin & Stacey, Emmerdale, and the Netflix series Another Life.