my childhood hero. i spent countless hours in my backyard copying his mannerisms and wanting to grow up a paleontologist just because of him.
this one really hurts.
Laura Dern has paid tribute to the late Sam Neill after his tragic passing.
“Sam was my beloved lifetime friend… He showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness and love always with the driest of wit.
A true and noble gentleman, who was wrapped up in my dream leading man. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.”
Steven Spielberg has written a tribute about the late Sam Neill after his tragic passing.
“I owe a debt of gratitude to Roger Donaldson, Gilliam Armstrong, Graham Baker and Phillip Noyce for casting Sam Neill in the roles in which he was so brilliant that brought him to my attention and led to his playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park.
Sam was exceptionally collaborative. It was a stretch for him to play a character who acted as though children were messy and smelly because this was the opposite of the loving father he was to his children.
I adored making all the Jurassic movies with him. Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our Jurassic family and Sam will never be forgotten by us or his many millions of fans around the world.”
Sam Neill died today and this clip broke me. 🦖
Jeff Goldblum, Sam, and Laura Dern reliving the chaos theory scene with that signature charm, soft hands talk, and pure magic. One final perfect Jurassic moment from an absolute legend.
RIP Dr. Alan Grant. What’s your all time favorite Sam Neill scene or memory? Share it below ❤️
Actor Sam Neill was asked what was the greatest lesson he learned from his parents.
He recalled his mother’s simple but profound advice:
“Sometimes you just have to pull yourself together. It’s a tough lesson, but it’s a good one.”
Wise words from a man who lived his life with grace and dignity.
Rest in peace, Sam Neill.