In which film did Sam Neill first play palaeontologist Dr Alan Grant?
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Neill played Dr Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park in 1993.
In which part of the United Kingdom was Sam Neill born?
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Neill was born in Omagh, Northern Ireland, before his family moved to New Zealand.
Neill’s vineyards were in which New Zealand wine region?
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All of his Two Paddocks vineyards were in Central Otago, in the South Island.
What was the name of Neill’s wine company?
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Neill founded Two Paddocks in 1993.
Which Jane Campion film, a 1993 Palme d’Or winner, featured Neill as a repressed settler?
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Neill played Alisdair Stewart in The Piano, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Which grape variety was Two Paddocks chiefly known for?
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Two Paddocks concentrates on Pinot Noir, with Riesling as its second variety.
In The Hunt for Red October, Neill played an officer aboard what kind of vessel?
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He played a senior officer on the Soviet submarine Red October in the 1990 thriller.
Which series cast Neill as Inspector Chester Campbell?
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Neill played the ruthless Inspector Campbell in the first two series of Peaky Blinders.
Sam was a nickname. What was Neill’s actual first name?
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He was born Nigel John Dermot Neill and adopted the name Sam at school.
Neill starred with Nicole Kidman in which 1989 thriller set at sea?
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Dead Calm (1989) paired Neill with a young Nicole Kidman.
Sam Neill Quiz: Easy Challenge
Getting Started
A few gaps to fill – the harder tiers are waiting.
Solid Knowledge
A good score. Try the Medium tier next.
Full Marks Territory
Excellent. The Legendary tier is where it gets difficult.
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