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Samuel was born in [[Hamilton, Victoria]], the son of Maree and Clifford Samuel.<ref>http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/who/article/-/7458950/aussie-eclipse-star-xavier-samuel/</ref> He grew up in [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]] and graduated from [[Rostrevor College]] in 2001. Despite completing his senior secondary years at Rostrevor College, he undertook final year drama at [[Christian Brothers College]] under the tutelage of Amanda Portus. During the same year, he played the part of Tom Snout (the wall) in Rostrevor College’s production of [[William Shakespeare]]’s ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'' as well as playing the part of Belvile in CBC’s production of [[Aphra Behn]]’s ''[[The Rover]]'' (The Banished Cavaliers). He attended [[Flinders University]] Drama Centre in 2005 where he studied under renowned acting teacher Professor Julie Holledge. He played [[Hamlet]] in the graduate production. |
Samuel was born in [[Hamilton, Victoria]], the son of Maree and Clifford Samuel.<ref>http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/who/article/-/7458950/aussie-eclipse-star-xavier-samuel/</ref> He grew up in [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]] and graduated from [[Rostrevor College]] in 2001. Despite completing his senior secondary years at Rostrevor College, he undertook final year drama at [[Christian Brothers College]] under the tutelage of Amanda Portus. During the same year, he played the part of Tom Snout (the wall) in Rostrevor College’s production of [[William Shakespeare]]’s ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'' as well as playing the part of Belvile in CBC’s production of [[Aphra Behn]]’s ''[[The Rover]]'' (The Banished Cavaliers). He attended [[Flinders University]] Drama Centre in 2005 where he studied under renowned acting teacher Professor Julie Holledge. He played [[Hamlet]] in the graduate production. |
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Xavier Samuel made his debut on an Australian TV show named ''[[McLeod's Daughters]]'' in 2003. He also starred in the Australian horror movie, ''[[Road Train]]'', as Marcus. He as also acted in Australian movie ''[[Drowning]]'' with ''[[Elephant Princess]]'' star ''[[Miles Szanto]]''. |
Xavier Samuel made his debut on an Australian TV show named ''[[McLeod's Daughters]]'' in 2003. He also starred in the Australian horror movie, ''[[Road Train]]'', as Marcus. He as also acted in Australian movie ''[[Drowning]]'' with ''[[Elephant Princess]]'' star ''[[Miles Szanto]]''. |
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Xavier is currently dating model, Shermine Shahrivar according to Just Jared.com |
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== The Twilight Saga Eclipse== |
== The Twilight Saga Eclipse== |
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Xavier Samuel | |
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 Xavier Samuel at the London Premiere of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, 2010 | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Xavier Samuel (born 10 December 1983) is an Australian actor. He has appeared in leading roles in the feature films September[1][2][3], Further We Search[4] and Newcastle,[5] and in July 2009, was cast to play Riley Biers in Eclipse, the third movie in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight franchise.
Background
Samuel was born in Hamilton, Victoria, the son of Maree and Clifford Samuel.[6] He grew up in Adelaide, South Australia and graduated from Rostrevor College in 2001. Despite completing his senior secondary years at Rostrevor College, he undertook final year drama at Christian Brothers College under the tutelage of Amanda Portus. During the same year, he played the part of Tom Snout (the wall) in Rostrevor College’s production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream as well as playing the part of Belvile in CBC’s production of Aphra Behn’s The Rover (The Banished Cavaliers). He attended Flinders University Drama Centre in 2005 where he studied under renowned acting teacher Professor Julie Holledge. He played Hamlet in the graduate production. Xavier Samuel made his debut on an Australian TV show named McLeod's Daughters in 2003. He also starred in the Australian horror movie, Road Train, as Marcus. He as also acted in Australian movie Drowning with Elephant Princess star Miles Szanto.
Personal life
Xavier is currently dating model, Shermine Shahrivar according to Just Jared.com
The Twilight Saga Eclipse
Xavier played Riley Biers in the third installment of The Twilight Saga. The film starts with him walking out of a pub after having a good time then being turned into a vampire. He is a troubled new born vampire who is manipulated by vampire Victoria.
Career
Theatre
| Year | Play | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Two Weeks with the Queen | Colin | Windmill Performing Arts |
| Osama the Hero | The Old Fitzroy Theatre | ||
| 2007 | Mercury Fur | Griffin Theatre |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | McLeod's Daughters | Jason | 1 episode |
| 2006 | 2:37 | Theo | |
| Angela's Decision | Will Turner | ||
| 2007 | September | Ed Anderson | |
| 2008 | Newcastle | Fergus | |
| Dream Life | Boyd | Television film | |
| 2009 | Drowning | Dan | short film |
| The Loved Ones | Brent | ||
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Riley Biers | |
| Road Train | Marcus | a.k.a. Road Kill | |
| 2011 | Anonymous | Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton |
References
- ^ Schembri, Jim (29 November 2007). "September (Film reviews)". The Age. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
- ^ Maddox, Gary (27 November 2006). "Tender tale takes shape in the dust". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
- ^ Edwards, Russell (14 September 2007). "September (Australia)". Variety. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
- ^ subcultureentertainment.com | Further We Search
- ^ Dunn, Emily (14 April 2008). "Baby face surfs into Big Apple". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
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