| Birth date | July 13, 1995 (age 31) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Education | The Theatre School at DePaul University |
Sam Straley (born July 13, 1995) is an American actor.
Early life and education
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Straley studied in Anderson High School until his graduation in 2013.[1] He graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2017.[2]
Career
Straley started his acting career in 2016, shortly before graduating from college. He got the roles of Nathan Ward and Tyler Whitlock in the television series Chicago P.D. which was produced by Dick Wolf for Wolf Entertainment.
He played as Bully 1 in the sci-fi series Electric Dreams, then as Archie Kinsler in the film Bernadette alongside Marilyn Bass and James Psathas,[3] and finally, in the television sitcom, The Kids Are Alright as Lawrence Cleary.[4]
In 2022, Sam starred in the miniseries The Dropout, which premiered on Hulu on March 3, 2022. Also, he was part of the cast of the docu-comedy Welcome to Flatch, which premiered on Fox on March 17, 2022.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bernadette | Archie Kinsler | |
| 2019 | Hala | Evan | |
| 2019 | Teacher | Scott | |
| 2020 | Once Upon a River | Billy Murray |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016, 2018 | Chicago P.D. | Tyler Whitlock / Nathan Ward | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Electric Dreams | Bully 1 | Episode: "Safe and Sound" |
| 2018–2019 | The Kids Are Alright | Lawrence Cleary | Main role |
| 2020 | Chicago Med | Harlan | Episode: "It May Not Be Forever" |
| 2022 | The Dropout | Christian Holmes | Recurring role, miniseries |
| 2022–2023 | Welcome to Flatch | Lloyd "Shrub" Mallet | Main role; also executive producer |
References
- ^ Miller, Bruce. "Sam Straley discovers Hollywood is all right, too". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Bishop, Eleanor (2022-03-10). "Actor Sam Straley Pulls from His Hometown Roots for "Welcome to Flatch"". Cincinnati Magazine. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Krey, Zoe (2015-07-17). "DePaul film 'Bernadette' gains a quick following". The DePaulia. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Catholic Upbringing Helps Sam Straley Make Sure 'The Kids Are Alright'". WVXU. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Streamed & Screened: An interview with Sam Straley and Holmes of 'Welcome to Flatch' plus a new horror film hits theaters and a set of thrillers to watch at home!". Culpeper Star-Exponent. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Farwell, Eric (2022-03-16). "With 'Welcome to Flatch,' Paul Feig Comes Home". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links
- Sam Straley at IMDb
- Sam Straley on Instagram