Samuel Blenkin

Samuel Blenkin is an English actor who gained recognition for his work on both the stage and screen. He first rose to prominence after being cast in a major theatrical production in London's West End, and he has since gone on to appear in several high-profile television series and stage projects.

Born in 1996, Blenkin was raised in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. He became a member of the National Youth Theatre and pursued formal acting training by auditioning for drama programs. At the age of 18, he secured admission to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, eventually graduating in 2017.

Blenkin made his professional stage debut during his studies when he was selected to take over the role of Scorpius Malfoy in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at London's Palace Theatre. He performed in this role from 2017 to 2018. Following his stage debut, he transitioned into television roles, appearing as Adam Parker in the series Peaky Blinders in 2019 and as Piotr in an episode of the BBC-Netflix series Dracula in 2020. He also secured a role as Will Shaxberd in the series The Sandman.

His television career continued to expand with a variety of notable roles in major productions. In 2023, he portrayed Thomas Caine in the prequel series The Continental: From the World of John Wick and starred as Davis McCardle in the "Loch Henry" episode of Black Mirror. The following year, he portrayed Prince Charles in the historical miniseries Mary & George, which focused on the life of Mary Villiers.

In addition to his screen work, Blenkin returned to major theatrical performances and futuristic roles. He was cast as Boy Kavalier in the FX series Alien: Earth, released in August 2025. On stage, he landed the lead role of Prince Hamlet in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Hamlet Hail to the Thief, a show incorporating music from Radiohead's 2003 album that debuted in 2025.

Outside of his acting endeavors, Blenkin engages in music, performing alternative folk compositions centered around themes such as love, loss, and apocalyptic scenarios. He has a younger brother, and as of August 2025, he remains unattached while prioritizing his professional career.