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Sam Huntington

 
Actor: Sam Huntington
  • Born: Apr 01, 1982 in Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '90s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Comedy
  • Career Highlights: Freshman Orientation, Fanboys, Sleepover
  • First Major Screen Credit: Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)

Biography

The red-haired and slightly ruddy-faced American character actor Sam Huntington first established his reputation with supporting roles in a series of goofy, off-the-wall comedies such as Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), Detroit Rock City (1999), and actor-cum-director Thomas Haden Church's stoner farce Rolling Kansas (2002). Huntington shifted genres and delivered a respectable (if unremarkable) lead performance under the aegis of another actor-turned-helmer, William Katt, in the family-oriented coming-of-age drama River's End (2005). Unfortunately, it received mostly negative reviews and severely limited distribution that kept it out of most mainstream theaters. In 2006, however, Huntington earned greater recognition with a memorable turn as newspaper photographer Jimmy Olsen in the blockbuster Superman Returns. In fall 2007, he took on a regular role as a Neanderthal on the bizarre ad campaign-turned-sitcom Cavemen. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
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Sam Huntington
Born April 1, 1982 (1982-04-01) (age 27)
Peterborough, New Hampshire, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1996–present
Spouse(s) Rachel Klein (2006-present)
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Sam Huntington (born April 1, 1982) is an American actor.

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Biography

Personal life

Huntington was born in Peterborough, New Hampshire. His mother, Christine Stabile, owned and operated the Black Box Theatre, where Huntington started his career.[1] Huntington's great-uncle was actor Ralph Bellamy. When Bellamy died, his Academy Award for lifetime achievement was given to Huntington.

On August 12, 2006 he married his girlfriend of five years, actress Rachel Klein. The two wed in Huntington's hometown before heading off to Turtle Island Resort in Fiji for their honeymoon.

Career

Huntington's first role was in the 1996 television movie Harvest of Fire, which starred Lolita Davidovich. He then appeared opposite Tim Allen in Disney's Jungle 2 Jungle the following year. Roles in the films Detroit Rock City, Not Another Teen Movie, Rolling Kansas, Home of Phobia, In Enemy Hands and River's End followed, alongside guest appearances on CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Law & Order, and Veronica Mars. He was also in the History Channel documentary The States when it covered New Hampshire.

Most recently, Huntington starred as Jimmy Olsen in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns. His most recent film was the comedy Fanboys.

Filmography

Title (Year) Role
Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) Mimi-Siku
Detroit Rock City (1999) Jeremiah ‘Jam’ Bruce
Not Another Teen Movie (2001) Ox
Rolling Kansas (2003) Dinkadoo Murphy
Home of Phobia (2004) Clay Adams
In Enemy Hands (2004) U.S.S. Swordfish: Virgil Wright
Raising Genius (2004) Bic
Sleepover (2004) Ren
Molding Clay (2005) Clay Watkins
Safety Glass (2005) (pre-production)
Superman Returns (2006) Jimmy Olsen
Fanboys (2009) Eric Bottler
Two Dreadful Children (2007) Voice
Freshman Orientation (2007) Clay Adams

Television

  • Cavemen .... Andy (1 episode) Episode #1.1 .... Andy
  • The States (2007) the history channel documentary
"A Trip to the Dentist" (2005) .... Luke
"You Think You Know Somebody" (2004) .... Luke
"Til Death Do We Part" (2005) TV Episode .... Connor Mulcahy
Murder in a Flash (2004) TV Episode .... Justin Gillespie
  • Harvest of Fire (1996) (TV) .... Nathan Hostetler

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Preceded by
Justin Whalin
Actors to portray Jimmy Olsen
2006
Succeeded by
Aaron Ashmore

 
 
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Fanboys (2007 Comedy Film)
Detroit Rock City (1999 Comedy Film)
Rolling Kansas (2002 Comedy Film)

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