Sam Neil parents: Meet Dermot Neill, Priscilla Neill

Sir Nigel John Dermot “Sam” Neill KNZM is a New Zealand actor. Neill’s 53-year career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an “international leading man”, he has been regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

Sam Neil parents: Meet Dermot Neill, Priscilla Neill

Sam Neil was born into a middle-class family. He is the son of Dermot Neill and Priscilla Neill.

Dermot Neill an army officer, was a second-generation New Zealander. Dermot was the grandson of Percival “Percy” Neill who left Belfast, Ireland, and moved to Melbourne, Australia, to join a firm of merchants. Four years later, in 1863, he moved to New Zealand, settling in Dunedin. He was the son of a wine merchant importing wine from France.

Dermot Neill was stationed in Northern Ireland, serving with the Royal Irish Fusiliers. His family owned Neill and Co. which is later part of the listed hospitality group Wilson Neill.

Priscilla Neill was English. She was a homemaker. The couple were blessed with two sons, Sam Neil and Michael Neill, and also the grandparents of Elena Neill and Tim Neill.

Source: Ghanafuo.com

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