Samantha Mathis, 1970
Actors · May 12, 1970
Samantha Mathis
★ HOW OLD IS SAMANTHA MATHIS?
Samantha Mathis is 56 years old, born May 12, 1970 in United States · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Samantha Mathis broke through with Pump Up the Volume (1990) and spent three decades threading between indie films and prestige projects—from FernGully to American Psycho to Billions. Born May 12, 1970, in the US, she also led SAG-AFTRA's actors division from 2015 to 2019. Taurus energy: grounded, persistent, building behind the scenes.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Samantha Mathis made her film debut in Pump Up the Volume (1990), launching a career that spanned blockbuster animation, prestige drama, and cult cinema. She co-starred in FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), Super Mario Bros. (1993), Little Women (1994), The American President (1995), and Broken Arrow (1996), establishing herself as a reliable supporting presence across genres. Later roles included American Psycho (2000), The Punisher (2004), and Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012). On television, she held recurring roles as New York City Councilwoman Justine Feraldo on The Strain and as Taylor Mason Capital COO Sara Hammon on Billions. Born May 12, 1970, in the US, Mathis is the daughter of actress Bibi Besch. Beyond acting, she served as Vice President, Actors/Performers of SAG-AFTRA from 2015 to 2019, taking a leadership role in the union. Her life-path number 7 suggests introspection and mastery; her Taurus placement reflects steadiness across a portfolio career. Actors typically balance live performance, film and television work, and public representation—roles Mathis has inhabited across four decades.
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Trivia
- Her mother, Bibi Besch, was also an actress.
- She served as Vice President, Actors/Performers of SAG-AFTRA from 2015 to 2019.
- She appeared in both the Super Mario Bros. live-action film (1993) and the critically acclaimed American Psycho (2000).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Samantha Mathis release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Samantha Mathis?
- Samantha Mathis is 56 years old (born May 12, 1970).
- When is Samantha Mathis's birthday?
- Samantha Mathis was born on May 12, 1970.
- What is Samantha Mathis's zodiac sign?
- Samantha Mathis is a Taurus, born May 12, 1970.
- What is Samantha Mathis's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Samantha Mathis was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Samantha Mathis from?
- Samantha Mathis is from United States.
- What does Samantha Mathis do?
- Samantha Mathis is a actor.
- Is Samantha Mathis still alive?
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