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Sam Rockwell

Bio: Sam Rockwell (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for playing distressed police officer Jason Dixon in Martin McDonagh’s crime drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Born: Tue, Nov 05 1968
Birthplace: Daly City, California, USA
Sam Rockwell is 56 years old
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Poster of The Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys 2
Sam Rockwell will be 56 in The Bad Guys 2 as 'Mr. Wolf (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 2025
Poster of The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis
The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis
Sam Rockwell was 56 in The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis as 'Mr. Wolf (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 2025
Poster of IF
IF
Sam Rockwell was 55 in IF as 'Guardian Dog (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 2024
Poster of Argylle
Argylle
Sam Rockwell was 55 in Argylle as 'Aidan Wilde'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 2024
Poster of See How They Run
See How They Run
Sam Rockwell was 53 in See How They Run as 'Inspector Stoppard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2022
Poster of Maraschino Ruby
Maraschino Ruby
Sam Rockwell was 53 in Maraschino Ruby as 'Wolf (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 2022
Poster of The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys
Sam Rockwell was 53 in The Bad Guys as 'Wolf (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 2022
Poster of The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan
Sam Rockwell was 51 in The One and Only Ivan as 'Ivan (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of Trolls World Tour
Trolls World Tour
Sam Rockwell was 51 in Trolls World Tour as 'Hickory (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 2020
Poster of Richard Jewell
Richard Jewell
Sam Rockwell was 51 in Richard Jewell as 'Watson Bryant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 2019
Poster of Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Sam Rockwell was 51 in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 26 2019
Poster of Jojo Rabbit
Jojo Rabbit
Sam Rockwell was 50 in Jojo Rabbit as 'Captain Klenzendorf'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2019
Poster of The Best of Enemies
The Best of Enemies
Sam Rockwell was 50 in The Best of Enemies as 'Claiborne Paul Ellis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2019
Poster of Vice
Vice
Sam Rockwell was 50 in Vice as 'George W. Bush'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2018
Poster of Blue Iguana
Blue Iguana
Sam Rockwell was 49 in Blue Iguana as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 2018
Poster of Blaze
Blaze
Sam Rockwell was 49 in Blaze as 'Oilman 3'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2018
Poster of The Origins of Ebbing
The Origins of Ebbing
Sam Rockwell was 49 in The Origins of Ebbing as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 2018
Poster of Mute
Mute
Sam Rockwell was 49 in Mute as 'Sam Bell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2018
Poster of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Sam Rockwell was 49 in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as 'Jason Dixon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Woman Walks Ahead
Woman Walks Ahead
Sam Rockwell was 48 in Woman Walks Ahead as 'Silas Groves'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 2017
Poster of The Dark of Night
The Dark of Night
Sam Rockwell was 48 in The Dark of Night as 'Officer Witt'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 2017
Poster of Axis
Axis
Sam Rockwell was 48 in Axis as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Mr. Right
Mr. Right
Sam Rockwell was 47 in Mr. Right as 'Mr. Right'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 29 2016
Poster of Don Verdean
Don Verdean
Sam Rockwell was 47 in Don Verdean as 'Don Verdean'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2015
Poster of Digging for Fire
Digging for Fire
Sam Rockwell was 46 in Digging for Fire as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2015
Poster of Poltergeist
Poltergeist
Sam Rockwell was 46 in Poltergeist as 'Eric Bowen'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 2015
Poster of Walking the Mile
Walking the Mile
Sam Rockwell was 46 in Walking the Mile as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 2014
Poster of Laggies
Laggies
Sam Rockwell was 45 in Laggies as 'Craig Hunter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Loitering with Intent
Loitering with Intent
Sam Rockwell was 45 in Loitering with Intent as 'Wayne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 2014
Poster of Better Living Through Chemistry
Better Living Through Chemistry
Sam Rockwell was 45 in Better Living Through Chemistry as 'Douglas Varney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2014
Poster of Showing Up
Showing Up
Sam Rockwell was 45 in Showing Up as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King
Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King
Sam Rockwell was 45 in Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King as 'Justin Hammer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 2014
Poster of A Case of You
A Case of You
Sam Rockwell was 45 in A Case of You as 'Gary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2013
Poster of Schooled: The Price of College Sports
Schooled: The Price of College Sports
Sam Rockwell was 44 in Schooled: The Price of College Sports as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 2013
Poster of A Single Shot
A Single Shot
Sam Rockwell was 44 in A Single Shot as 'John Moon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back
Sam Rockwell was 44 in The Way Way Back as 'Owen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of Trust Me
Trust Me
Sam Rockwell was 44 in Trust Me as 'Aldo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 2013
Poster of Seven Psychopaths
Seven Psychopaths
Sam Rockwell was 43 in Seven Psychopaths as 'Billy Bickle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of The Sitter
The Sitter
Sam Rockwell was 43 in The Sitter as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2011
Poster of Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens
Sam Rockwell was 42 in Cowboys & Aliens as 'Doc'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2011
Poster of Gettysburg
Gettysburg
Sam Rockwell was 42 in Gettysburg as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2011
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Sam Rockwell was 41 in Conviction as 'Kenny Waters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2
Sam Rockwell was 41 in Iron Man 2 as 'Justin Hammer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 2010
Poster of F--k
F--k
Sam Rockwell was 41 in F--k as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2010
Poster of Everybody's Fine
Everybody's Fine
Sam Rockwell was 41 in Everybody's Fine as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2009
Poster of Gentlemen Broncos
Gentlemen Broncos
Sam Rockwell was 40 in Gentlemen Broncos as 'Bronco / Brutus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 2009
Poster of G-Force
G-Force
Sam Rockwell was 40 in G-Force as 'Darwin the Guinea Pig (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of Moon
Moon
Sam Rockwell was 40 in Moon as 'Sam Bell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 2009
Poster of The Winning Season
The Winning Season
Sam Rockwell was 40 in The Winning Season as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2009
Poster of I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale
Sam Rockwell was 40 in I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2009
Poster of Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon
Sam Rockwell was 39 in Frost/Nixon as 'James Reston Jr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 2008
Poster of Choke
Choke
Sam Rockwell was 39 in Choke as 'Victor Mancini'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw
The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw
Sam Rockwell was 39 in The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of Woman In Burka
Woman In Burka
Sam Rockwell was 39 in Woman In Burka as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Sam Rockwell was 38 in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford as 'Charley Ford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Snow Angels
Snow Angels
Sam Rockwell was 38 in Snow Angels as 'Glenn Marchand'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2007
Poster of Joshua
Joshua
Sam Rockwell was 38 in Joshua as 'Brad Cairn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2007
Poster of Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Sam Rockwell was 36 in Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 05 2005
Poster of Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Sam Rockwell was 36 in Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 2005
Poster of Nobody Wants Your Film
Nobody Wants Your Film
Sam Rockwell was 36 in Nobody Wants Your Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 2005
Poster of Robin's Big Date
Robin's Big Date
Sam Rockwell was 36 in Robin's Big Date as 'The Bat-Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 04 2005
Poster of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Sam Rockwell was 36 in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as 'Zaphod Beeblebrox'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 2005
Poster of Piccadilly Jim
Piccadilly Jim
Sam Rockwell was 35 in Piccadilly Jim as 'Jim Crocker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 2004
Poster of Matchstick Men
Matchstick Men
Sam Rockwell was 34 in Matchstick Men as 'Frank Mercer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2003
Poster of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Sam Rockwell was 34 in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind as 'Chuck Barris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 2002
Poster of Stella Shorts 1998-2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
Sam Rockwell was 34 in Stella Shorts 1998-2002 as 'Pizza Guy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 2002
Poster of Welcome to Collinwood
Welcome to Collinwood
Sam Rockwell was 33 in Welcome to Collinwood as 'Pero'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2002
Poster of 13 Moons
13 Moons
Sam Rockwell was 33 in 13 Moons as 'Rick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Heist
Heist
Sam Rockwell was 33 in Heist as 'Jimmy Silk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2001
Poster of Made
Made
Sam Rockwell was 32 in Made as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2001
Poster of BigLove
BigLove
Sam Rockwell was 32 in BigLove as 'Nate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Sam Rockwell was 31 in Charlie's Angels as 'Eric Knox'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2000
Poster of Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile
Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile
Sam Rockwell was 31 in Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 2000
Poster of Galaxy Quest
Galaxy Quest
Sam Rockwell was 31 in Galaxy Quest as 'Guy Fleegman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of The Green Mile
The Green Mile
Sam Rockwell was 31 in The Green Mile as ''Wild Bill' Wharton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Sam Rockwell was 30 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Francis Flute'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1999
Poster of Jerry and Tom
Jerry and Tom
Sam Rockwell was 30 in Jerry and Tom as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1998
Poster of Celebrity
Celebrity
Sam Rockwell was 29 in Celebrity as 'Darrow Entourage'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1998
Poster of Safe Men
Safe Men
Sam Rockwell was 29 in Safe Men as 'Samuel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1998
Poster of Lawn Dogs
Lawn Dogs
Sam Rockwell was 29 in Lawn Dogs as 'Trent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1997
Poster of Subway Stories
Subway Stories
Sam Rockwell was 28 in Subway Stories as 'Man Eating (segment "Sax Cantor Riff")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1997
Poster of Drunks
Drunks
Sam Rockwell was 28 in Drunks as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of Arresting Gena
Arresting Gena
Sam Rockwell was 28 in Arresting Gena as 'Sonny'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1997
Poster of Box of Moonlight
Box of Moonlight
Sam Rockwell was 27 in Box of Moonlight as 'The Kid'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1996
Poster of Basquiat
Basquiat
Sam Rockwell was 27 in Basquiat as 'Thug, Officer Weddeker, Randy Borland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1996
Poster of Mercy
Mercy
Sam Rockwell was 26 in Mercy as 'Matty'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1995
Poster of Glory Daze
Glory Daze
Sam Rockwell was 26 in Glory Daze as 'Rob'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of The Search for One-eye Jimmy
The Search for One-eye Jimmy
Sam Rockwell was 26 in The Search for One-eye Jimmy as 'One-eye Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1994
Poster of Somebody to Love
Somebody to Love
Sam Rockwell was 25 in Somebody to Love as 'Polish Guy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1994
Poster of In the Soup
In the Soup
Sam Rockwell was 23 in In the Soup as 'Pauli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1992
Poster of Light Sleeper
Light Sleeper
Sam Rockwell was 23 in Light Sleeper as 'Jealous'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Happy Hell Night
Happy Hell Night
Sam Rockwell was 23 in Happy Hell Night as 'Young Henry Collins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 13 1992
Poster of Jack and His Friends
Jack and His Friends
Sam Rockwell was 23 in Jack and His Friends as 'Louie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Strictly Business
Strictly Business
Sam Rockwell was 23 in Strictly Business as 'Gary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1991
Poster of Clownhouse
Clownhouse
Sam Rockwell was 21 in Clownhouse as 'Randy Collins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1990
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Sam Rockwell was 21 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as 'Head Thug'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1990
Poster of Over The Limit
Over The Limit
Sam Rockwell was 21 in Over The Limit as 'Jason'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1990
Poster of Last Exit to Brooklyn
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Sam Rockwell was 20 in Last Exit to Brooklyn as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1989
Poster of The Adventures of Drunky
The Adventures of Drunky
Sam Rockwell will be 56+ in The Adventures of Drunky as 'Drunky'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Heart
The Heart
Sam Rockwell will be 56+ in The Heart
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Wild Horse
Wild Horse
Sam Rockwell will be 56+ in Wild Horse
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Stuntnuts: The Movie
Stuntnuts: The Movie
Sam Rockwell will be 56+ in Stuntnuts: The Movie
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of A Guy Walks Into a Bar
A Guy Walks Into a Bar
Sam Rockwell will be 56+ in A Guy Walks Into a Bar
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of DNA
DNA
Sam Rockwell will be 56+ in DNA
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Sam Rockwell will be 56+ in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Last Movie Stars
The Last Movie Stars
Sam Rockwell was 53+ in The Last Movie Stars as 'Stuart Rosenberg (voice), Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2022
Poster of The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys
Sam Rockwell was 53+ in The Bad Guys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Sam Rockwell was 52+ in What If...? as 'Justin Hammer (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Sam Rockwell was 51+ in Home Movie: The Princess Bride as 'Westley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Fosse/Verdon
Fosse/Verdon
Sam Rockwell was 50+ in Fosse/Verdon as 'Bob Fosse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2019
Poster of F is for Family
F is for Family
Sam Rockwell was 47+ in F is for Family as 'Vic (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 18 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Sam Rockwell was 46+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Sam Rockwell was 46+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Sam Rockwell was 46+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Sam Rockwell was 45+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Sam Rockwell was 45+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Sam Rockwell was 45+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Drunk History
Drunk History
Sam Rockwell was 44+ in Drunk History as 'Bugsy Siegal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 2013
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Sam Rockwell was 40+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Unscripted
Unscripted
Sam Rockwell was 36+ in Unscripted as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005
Poster of Prince Street
Prince Street
Sam Rockwell was 28+ in Prince Street
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 06 1997
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Sam Rockwell was 24+ in NYPD Blue as 'Billy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Sam Rockwell was 16+ in The Equalizer as 'Slick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Sam Rockwell was 6+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
Sam Rockwell was 3+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Jason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Sam Rockwell was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953