Samuel Blenkin (born 1 April 1996) is a British actor and director. He gained prominence portraying Scorpius Malfoy in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2017–2018) and has appeared in series such as Peaky Blinders (2019), Atlanta (2022), and Black Mirror (2023).
Early life and education
Samuel Blenkin was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2017. During his studies, he was cast as Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which marked his professional stage debut. He is also a member of the National Youth Theatre.[1]
Career
In 2017, Blenkin began his professional acting career by taking over the role of Scorpius Malfoy in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London.[2]
He appeared in the critically acclaimed series Peaky Blinders in 2019, portraying Adam Parker. In 2020, Blenkin had a role in the BBC-Netflix series Dracula as Piotr in the episode "Blood Vessel". He also starred in The Sandman as Will Shaxberd.[3]
In 2023, Blenkin played Miles in The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a prequel series to the John Wick franchise.[4] The same year, he appeared in Black Mirror, playing Davis McCardle in the episode "Loch Henry".[5]
In 2024, Blenkin portrayed Prince Charles in the miniseries Mary & George, which explored the life of Mary Villiers.[6] He is set to appear in the upcoming FX series Alien: Earth, portraying Boy Kavalier, scheduled for release in 2025.[7]
Personal life
In addition to his acting career, Blenkin is involved in music. He has performed alternative folk songs exploring themes of love, loss, and the apocalypse.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Misbehaviour | Lawrence | |
| 2021 | The French Dispatch | Cadet #4 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Doctors | Jamie McCain | Episode: "The Importance of Being Allergic" |
| 2019 | Grantchester | Adam Carter | Episode #4.6 |
| Pennyworth | Jason Ripper | 2 episodes | |
| Peaky Blinders | Adam Parker | 2 episodes | |
| 2020 | Dracula | Piotr | Episode: "Blood Vessel" |
| 2022 | Atlanta | Wiley | Episode: "Cancer Attack" |
| The Sandman | Will Shaxberd | Episode: "The Sound of Her Wings" | |
| The Witcher: Blood Origin | Avallac'h | 3 episodes | |
| 2023 | The Continental: From the World of John Wick | Miles | Episode: "Loyalty to the Master" |
| Black Mirror | Davis McCardle | Episode: "Loch Henry" | |
| 2024 | Mary & George | Prince Charles | Miniseries |
| 2025 | Alien: Earth | Boy Kavalier | Upcoming series |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Scorpius Malfoy | Palace Theatre, London | West End production |
References
- ^ "Samuel Blenkin (BA Acting)". Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
- ^ "Samuel Blenkin". Broadway World.
- ^ "The Sandman Cast and Characters". Screen Rant. 5 August 2022.
- ^ "The Continental: Meet the Cast". Den of Geek. 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Black Mirror Season 6 Cast: Every Actor & Character". Collider. 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Mary & George: Everything You Need to Know". Radio Times. 14 December 2024.
- ^ "FX's Alien: Earth original series coming in Summer 2025, only on Hulu". ABC News. 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Samuel Blenkin - Green Note". Green Note.
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