Samuel Barnett, 1980
Actors · April 25, 1980
Samuel Barnett
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Samuel Barnett is 46 years old, born April 25, 1980 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Samuel Barnett is an English actor born in 1980. He gained recognition for stage and film work in *The History Boys* by Alan Bennett, and later played the lead role of Dirk Gently in the 2016 BBC America adaptation *Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency*. His television credits include the BBC comedy *Twenty Twelve* and the Showtime drama *Penny Dreadful*. As a Taurus, Barnett brings grounded intensity to his roles across stage, film, and screen.
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Biography
Samuel Barnett is an English actor born on 25 April 1980. He achieved recognition for his work on the stage and film versions of *The History Boys* by Alan Bennett, bringing depth to both theatrical and cinematic interpretations of the same role. Barnett's television performances span comedy and drama: he appeared in the BBC comedy *Twenty Twelve* and the Showtime series *Penny Dreadful*. In 2016, he played the lead role of Dirk Gently in *Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency*, the BBC America adaptation of Douglas Adams' book series. His career spans stage, film, television, and radio. As a Taurus with Life Path 11, Barnett embodies the sign's steady focus and the numerological traits of visionary intensity, channeling these qualities into character work that ranges from contemporary comedy to dark fantasy drama. Actors like Barnett perform across multiple mediums, developing characters through rehearsal, direction, and collaboration with writers and directors.
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Trivia
- Barnett reprised his role from the stage production of *The History Boys* for the 2006 film adaptation, a rare continuity across both mediums.
- He starred in *Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency* as the eccentric detective investigating interconnected mysteries.
- His work spans radio, a medium less visible than screen but central to British acting tradition.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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Frequently asked
- How old is Samuel Barnett?
- Samuel Barnett is 46 years old (born April 25, 1980).
- When is Samuel Barnett's birthday?
- Samuel Barnett was born on April 25, 1980.
- What is Samuel Barnett's zodiac sign?
- Samuel Barnett is a Taurus, born April 25, 1980.
- What is Samuel Barnett's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Samuel Barnett was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Samuel Barnett from?
- Samuel Barnett is from United Kingdom.
- What does Samuel Barnett do?
- Samuel Barnett is a actor.
- Is Samuel Barnett still alive?
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