Sam Malone(IV)
- Actor
Originally from Mississippi, Sam Malone has built his life and career in New Orleans, surrounded by a large and loving extended family. He began his journey in performance at Louisiana State University under the tutelage of the late, great John Dennis. After graduation, he performed professionally on stage, including August Wilson's Jitney with Anthony Bean Community Theatre and William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.
Sam went on to earn a Master's degree in Theatre with a concentration in Performance at the University of New Orleans, culminating in his thesis production as Hamlet. He later returned to the stage to play Polonius in Tulane Shakespeare's 2019 production of Hamlet.
Some of Sam Malone's most significant recent credits in film and television include Warner Bros.' feature Sinners, directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, in which Sam plays the pivotal role of Terry opposite Michael B. Jordan. Sinners became a cultural and box-office success, grossing over $365 million worldwide and receiving praise as one of Coogler's boldest works.
Sam also starred in Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins' limited series The Underground Railroad on Amazon Prime, where he garnered the leading guest star role as Moses. The series received widespread critical acclaim and was named Time Magazine's #1 Television Show of the Year. On Showtime's Golden Globe-nominated limited series Your Honor, Sam recurred as Chris Cutler opposite Bryan Cranston, while his film credits include Netflix's #1 feature Synchronic, alongside Anthony Mackie. He also appeared in Jamie Foxx's films Project Power and The Burial.
Additional television credits include the Imagen Award-winning series Queen of the South as Sylvestre, Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story as Detective Stiles, FOX's 24: Legacy as Andre opposite Ashley Thomas and Anna Diop, Kingdom Business as Dex (recurring, 2 seasons), and AMC's Parish as Det. Doucet (recurring). He also appeared in the final episode of Katori Hall's acclaimed series P-Valley and will return in the highly anticipated release of Season 3.
Sam Malone continues to study the craft of acting with Diana Castle at the Imagined Life Studios in Los Angeles. He is represented by his highly respected manager, Tori Robertson of Vault Agency, alongside his remarkable Arise Agency team, led by Matt Jackson.
Off-screen, Sam is a devoted husband and father of two, balancing family life with a busy career. A licensed life insurance broker in over 25 states, he is a passionate advocate for financial literacy, helping ensure people have access to tools that prevent generational debt and support building generational wealth. He also gives back to his New Orleans community, supporting local organizations, food drives, homeless shelters, quality housing initiatives, and the Children's Hospital.
Sam went on to earn a Master's degree in Theatre with a concentration in Performance at the University of New Orleans, culminating in his thesis production as Hamlet. He later returned to the stage to play Polonius in Tulane Shakespeare's 2019 production of Hamlet.
Some of Sam Malone's most significant recent credits in film and television include Warner Bros.' feature Sinners, directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, in which Sam plays the pivotal role of Terry opposite Michael B. Jordan. Sinners became a cultural and box-office success, grossing over $365 million worldwide and receiving praise as one of Coogler's boldest works.
Sam also starred in Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins' limited series The Underground Railroad on Amazon Prime, where he garnered the leading guest star role as Moses. The series received widespread critical acclaim and was named Time Magazine's #1 Television Show of the Year. On Showtime's Golden Globe-nominated limited series Your Honor, Sam recurred as Chris Cutler opposite Bryan Cranston, while his film credits include Netflix's #1 feature Synchronic, alongside Anthony Mackie. He also appeared in Jamie Foxx's films Project Power and The Burial.
Additional television credits include the Imagen Award-winning series Queen of the South as Sylvestre, Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story as Detective Stiles, FOX's 24: Legacy as Andre opposite Ashley Thomas and Anna Diop, Kingdom Business as Dex (recurring, 2 seasons), and AMC's Parish as Det. Doucet (recurring). He also appeared in the final episode of Katori Hall's acclaimed series P-Valley and will return in the highly anticipated release of Season 3.
Sam Malone continues to study the craft of acting with Diana Castle at the Imagined Life Studios in Los Angeles. He is represented by his highly respected manager, Tori Robertson of Vault Agency, alongside his remarkable Arise Agency team, led by Matt Jackson.
Off-screen, Sam is a devoted husband and father of two, balancing family life with a busy career. A licensed life insurance broker in over 25 states, he is a passionate advocate for financial literacy, helping ensure people have access to tools that prevent generational debt and support building generational wealth. He also gives back to his New Orleans community, supporting local organizations, food drives, homeless shelters, quality housing initiatives, and the Children's Hospital.
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