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Sam O'Reilly

Melbourne based actor and voice artist

My Bio

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I grew up surrounded by a love of theatre, cinema and music, and have successfully pursued a career in the arts in various capacities, including considerable experience in front of the camera.
Perfect for Thug, Criminal, Drug Addict and Neo Nazi types, and on the other end of the spectrum, the Kindly Dad, Farmer or Tradie. Cop, Soldier, Office Worker and Hipster Barista are also well within my range, and I am particularly suited for Action Sports and Outdoorsy types. I live for the outdoors, I have spent all my life kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain bike riding, snowboarding, inline skating and more recently scuba diving. I love Old School Hip Hop, and I know it's weird but I am a big Vanilla Ice fan. My dream came true back in 2008 when I not only met him but worked with him. On his next visit to Australia he asked me to be his DJ and backing vocalist at his performance at V Fest in 2009. I have been his Melbourne contact ever since.
I run a company Samurai AV. In the early days we worked in electronics servicing, event production and building radio stations but now we are a Film and Photography production company so you will find me on sets most of the time even when I am not in front of the camera.

Bio

My Showreel

Showreel

My Work

Work

My Characters

Characters

My Voice

I have been voicing commercials, corporate videos and short films for the last 15 years. You can listen to my voice demo here

Voice

I never was able to do karate. That's calling me a good actor. I act like I can do anything.

Pat Morita - Mr Miyagi

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CV

My Acting CV

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May  2020

Brave Acting Studio - American Accent Course with Tyler Coppin

American Accent Levels 1  with the very talented Tyler Coppin.

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May  2020

May  2020

Brave Acting Studio - American Accent Course with Tyler Coppin

Brave Acting Studio - American Accent Course with Tyler Coppin

American Accent Level 1 with the very talented Tyler Coppin.

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2020

Acting Coaching

with Andy McPhee

Regular acting coaching with Australian actor Andy McPhee based in LA

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2020

Voice Acting Training and Coaching

with Rhona Rhees

4 week Commercial and Animation voice acting course and regular coaching with Australian voice actor Rhona Rhees based in Vancouver

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Mar 2020

"Shit" Feature Film - Craig

A domestic violence scene set at a backyard house party. With the help of a fight choreographer and stunt coordinator we were able to safely pull off a pretty heavy but amazing scene.

Feb 2020

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Howard Fine Acting School - Scene Study

During the course I was lucky enough to be paired up with the very talented and experienced Canadian actor Andee Frizzell, who has had recurring roles in Battlestar Galactica and Stargate Atlantis. I learned as much from her as I did from the course. We really delved into the backstory of our characters, creating the world from which we had come from.

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Jan 2020

Captivate - Stage Combat Workshop

Stage combat workshop with stunt choreographer NJ Price. Training in slapping, punching, falling, kicking and general fighting plus all of the safety to go with that.

Bubba Pizza

Nov 2019

Bubba  Pizza TVC

This Servo Worker, surprisingly being served a free pizza

Jack Links TVC

August 2019

Jack Links TVC

After doing my research into the role of a secret agent making sure his clients get their dose of Beef Jerky, I have now become addicted to the salty goodness.    A great ad Directed by Lucas Testro

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Feb 2019

Acting course Brave Studios Melbourne

Brave Studios was a fantastic space to hone my craft.
I completed Intro to acting (levels 1 and 2) and then Actors Workshop Techniques

May 2019-July 2019

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Howard Fine Acting School - Improv course with Jimmy Eaton

A short course in Improv taught by the very talented Jimmy Eaton. I learned to think on my toes, not think about the script but be extremely present.

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July 2018

'Backing up Bilitis' Short Film - Pub Thug

Directed by Abbie Pobjoy this Swinburne Film School short film explores the history of the Queers scene in 1970s Melbourne.

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Nov 2016

Catch of the Day TVC - Bad Santa

I do my own Choreography!
My portrayal of a dancing bad Santa should never be shown to young children but was a great way to promote Catch of the Day

Untogethered

Oct 2016

'Untogethered' Short film - Brother David

A short Sci Fi film for Swinburne University students. Playing Brother David in a futuristic cult.

Visa Paywave TVC

Sep 2011

Visa TVC

My first TVC role
Playing an office worker eating a sandwich in unison with two other officeworkers with shaved heads. Promoting the launch of Visa's Paywave

Anti Homophobia TVC

Feb 2012

Anti Homophobia TVC

Playing a gay footballer being harrassed in a change room. This campaign was played on the big screens at the MCG and other stadiums during the preliminary AFL games in 2013.

My Specs

Height: 175cm 5'9
Weight: 86kg
Pants: 34 waist, 32 leg
Shirt: L
Shoe: 43 Euro 10 US
Build: Stocky
Hair: Brunette with shaved hair
Beard: Ginger and White
Complexion: Caucasian
Age Range: 30-40
Tattoos: Right upper arm, right forearm, left ankle, right ankle and lower back
Piercings: left ear pierced but no jewellery

Contact

Contact

Thank you, I will be in contact soon!

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