Sam Heughan

Date of Birth: April 30, 1980

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Sam Heughan is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Jamie Fraser in the Starz series “Outlander,” adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s book series. Born in Balmaclellan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, Sam pursued his passion for acting at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow. He began his career in theater before transitioning to television and film. Heughan’s breakthrough came with “Outlander,” which premiered in 2014. His portrayal of Jamie Fraser has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Beyond “Outlander,” he has appeared in films like “The Spy Who Dumped Me” and “Bloodshot.” Heughan is also an entrepreneur, co-founding the whisky brand Sassenach Spirits and the My Peak Challenge fitness initiative, which supports various charities.

5 Interesting Facts about Sam Heughan

1. Heughan was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performer in 2003.

2. He is a licensed distiller and launched his own whisky brand, Sassenach Spirits, in 2020.

3. He ran the Stirling Marathon in 2018, raising funds for blood cancer charity Bloodwise.

4. Sam is an avid supporter of the Youth Theatre Arts Scotland and has served as its patron.

5. Heughan has published a memoir titled “Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other” with his “Outlander” co-star Graham McTavish.