Sam Rockwell is an acclaimed American actor best known for his performances in films such as Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Matchstick Men, and Moon.
Sam Rockwell was born on November 5, 1968, in Daly City, California. He inherited his artistic inclinations from his parents, Penny Hess and Pete Rockwell. After his parents divorced when he was five, Sam moved to San Francisco to live with his father, while spending summers in New York with his mother.
He initially attended Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts but eventually dropped out. He completed his high school education through an alternative program at Urban Pioneers, where he reignited his interest in acting. Following graduation, he relocated to New York City to seriously pursue a career in the performing arts.
Sam Rockwell's professional acting debut occurred in the early 1990s. He gained early visibility with a performance in the 1989 cult horror film Clownhouse, while still in high school. At age 10, he had already begun acting, appearing in a small theater production alongside his mother. After moving to New York, he trained for two years at the William Esper Studio, honing the skills that would define his future in film and television.
Over his more than 30-year career, Rockwell has delivered dynamic performances in a wide range of genres. He received praise for his roles in Lawn Dogs, Charlie’s Angels, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, as well as more character-driven parts like those in Choke and Moon. Notable for his versatility, he has established himself as a respected figure in Hollywood.
In 2019, Rockwell earned an Emmy Award nomination for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his portrayal of Bob Fosse in the FX series Fosse/Verdon. This performance further confirmed his ability to handle complex, biographical roles.
Sam Rockwell has been in a longtime relationship with actress and model Leslie Bibb. The pair met in 2007 while both were working on a film in Los Angeles. Though they have not married and do not have children, they remain a committed couple, often attending events together and supporting each other’s careers.
| Birth Date: | 5 Nov, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Daly City |
| residence: | Los Angeles County |
| Education: | William Esper Studio |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
