Sam Swainsbury (born 23 August 1990) is an English actor, known for his roles as Jason in the BBC sitcom Mum and the Stonehenge TV reporter in Thor: The Dark World.
Early life
Swainsbury was born in Colchester and grew up in Halstead, Essex. He attended Holy Trinity School. He participated in workshops at the Quay Theatre in Sudbury.
Career
In 2013, Swainsbury featured on the film Thor: The Dark World, he played a Stonehenge TV News Reporter. From 2016 to 2019, he starred in the BBC sitcom Mum, as Jason. In 2017, Swainsbury appeared on Fearless, a six-part British crime thriller drama series, he played Kevin Russell, a 37-year-old man who insists he was wrongly imprisoned for 14 years for the murder of Linda Simms. In 2019, he appeared in an episode of the ITV drama Victoria as Dr John Snow.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jacob | Simmons | Short film |
| 2012 | EPiSODE | FBI Special Agent King | Short film |
| 2013 | House of Knives | Paul Verlaine | Short film |
| 2013 | Thor: The Dark World | Stonehenge TV News Reporter | |
| 2015 | The Cannibal in the Jungle | Gary Ward Recon | |
| 2016 | The Unfolding | Radio Expert 2 | |
| 2017 | Annie Waits | Johnny | Short film |
| 2019 | Fisherman's Friends | Rowan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Jekyll | Estate Agent | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Harley Street | Tim | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Doctors | PC Wes Harding | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Call the Midwife | Alan Bridges | Episode: "Christmas Special" |
| 2015 | Atlantis | Nestor | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2019 | Mum | Jason | Main role |
| 2017 | Fearless | Kevin Russell | 6 episodes |
| 2019 | Victoria | Dr. John Snow | Episode: "Foreign Bodies" |
| 2023 | Ruby Speaking | Mark | Main role |
| 2023 | Hullraisers | Jason Pickles | 4 episodes |
| 2024 | The Red King | Father Douglas Carrisford | Main role |
| Ludwig | Mr Bishop | 1 episode | |
| Dalgliesh: Cover Her Face | DI Clive Roscoe | 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ian Charleson Awards | Ian Charleson Award | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Nominated | |
| The Merchant of Venice |
References
- Goff, Charley (3 April 2019). "Colchester born Sam Swainsbury stars in Fisherman's Friends". Daily Gazette & Essex County Standard. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- "This 'Mum' Actor Has A Totally Unexpected Connection To The Marvel Universe". Bustle. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- Hughes, Sarah. "Mum, BBC2, finale, review: this perfect ending will be one of the most wonderful TV moments of the year". Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "An interview with actor Sam Swainsbury". www.culturecalling.com. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "Meet the characters and cast of Fearless". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "Meet the cast of Victoria series 3". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "Mum's Sam Swainsbury on his pride at playing an unsung hero in Victoria". www.whatsontv.co.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- Cormack, Morgan (15 April 2024). "The Red King: Release date, trailer and latest news for Alibi drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 April 2024.