Sam Claflin has been an integral part of many popular movies and television series over the years. He has starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Hunger Games, Peaky Blinders, and Adrift to name a few. In recent years, his performance in Enola Holmes and The Nightingale has helped him gain more prominence.
Thanks to the continued success of his projects, Sam has gained a huge following. Moreover, people have shown interest in knowing more about the talented actor. So, in this biography, we will learn more about Claflin’s childhood, family, career, relationship, and more.
Where Is Sam Claflin From?
The Enola Holmes star was born Samuel George Claflin in Ipswich, Suffolk, England on June 27, 1986. He grew up alongside his four brothers, two older, Daniel Claflin and Benjamin Claflin, and a younger Joseph Claflin. The brothers were raised in Norwich, Norfolk, and share a close bond.
Sam Claflin’s parents are Mark Claflin, a finance officer, and Susan Claflin, a teaching assistant. The talented actor is very close with his father and mother and does not hesitate to share his love for them on social media. Moreover, they were the ones who persuaded Sam to take up acting along with one of his teachers.
But acting was not what Claflin had in mind as a young boy. Rather, he had a keen interest in soccer and played the sport throughout his childhood. But sadly he broke his ankle and felt that the injury would prevent him from playing professionally. After this, he took acting seriously and his journey started at Costessey High School. He was also a member of the Norwich City School of Excellence.
Claflin took up performing arts courses at Norwich City College in 2003 and did well. He went on to graduate from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2009. Moreover, he was also involved in the production at the Norwich Theatre Royal. Well, despite not being able to fulfill his dream of playing for Norwich FC, he has helped make the city proud with his success in acting.
When Did Sam Claflin’s Professional Journey Start?
Soon after his graduation from LAMDA in 2009, Sam Claflin booked his first on-screen role. His debut came in 2010 when he played the character Richard in the mini-series The Pillars of the Earth. This was followed by his appearance in the TV movie The Lost Future and another mini-series, Any Human Heart that year. He then portrayed the late soccer player Duncan Edwards in the 2011 film United, which was based on the events of the Munich air disaster in 1958.
Sam Claflin’s acting career took off after his appearance in the 2011 blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. He then appeared in many other successful projects such as White Heat, Snow White and the Huntsman, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Quiet Ones, Love, Rosie, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2. He reprised his role of William in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, the sequel to Snow White.
The Norwich native then starred in movies such as Me Before You, My Cousin Rachel, Adrift, The Nightingale, The Corrupted, Charlie’s Angels, and more. In 2019, Sam joined the cast of the hit series Peaky Blinders playing the fascist politician, Oswald Mosley. He appeared in 11 episodes between 2019 and 2022 and has been a part of the main cast. Claflin has also worked on projects such as Enola Holmes, Every Breath You Take, Last Night in Soho, and Book of Love.
Besides the aforementioned projects, the talented actor is set to star in much-awaited movies and shows such as Daisy Jones & The Six, Watch the Skies, and The Bagman. There is no doubt that with time, we will see a massive rise in Sam Claflin’s net worth and fame.
Does Sam Claflin Have A Girlfriend?
Well, the answer to the much-asked question is Yes, Sam Claflin does have a girlfriend. The English actor confirmed his relationship with Cassie Amato in September 2022 but the pair had been giving hints for a while. Before making it official, Sam and Cassie would comment on each other’s Instagram posts constantly.
Moreover, Sam Claflin’s girlfriend also took to her social media to give the fans a small glimpse of the relationship early on. Since making it official, the couple has not hesitated to share their love for each other.
But this is not the first high-profile relationship for the Enola Holmes star. He was previously married to fellow actor Laura Haddock for six years. Sam and Laura had met during the audition for My Week with Marilyn and started dating soon after. The former pair tied the knot in July 2013 but announced their separation in August 2019.
While their relationship did not stand the test of time, the talented actor did welcome two children with his ex-wife. Laura and Sam Claflin’s son, Pip Claflin was born in December 2015 while their youngest kid, a daughter named Margot Claflin was born in January 2018. Sam is currently enjoying his time with his beautiful girlfriend and his two kids.