山姆·特拉梅尔

Tony Award-nominee Sam Trammell may be most widely recognized as "Sam Merlotte" in HBO's AFI award-winning series True Blood (2008). The 艾伦·鲍尔-created fantasy drama set ratings records for the network over its seven year run. He co-starred in the feature film 南希·德鲁和隐藏的楼梯 (2019). He starred opposite 克丽丝·梅斯 in 不可能的事 (2019). He appeared in Netflix's dramatic series The Order (2019) and starred in Sony Television's Reckoning. He appeared on Homeland (2011) as Vice-President Benjamin Hayes.

In 2014, Trammell co-starred in the 星运里的错 (2014), based on the best-selling novel, with 谢琳·伍德蕾 and 劳拉·邓恩. He co-wrote, co-produced and starred in the indie film 吊坠余波 (2015). His additional film credits include 我怒了 (2016) with 约翰·特拉沃尔塔, Imperium (2016) opposite 托妮·科莱特, 三代人 (2015), with 娜奥米·沃茨, 苏珊·萨兰登 and 艾丽·范宁. He completed production on the indie films Hospitality (2018) opposite 埃曼纽尔·施莱琪,and La Gran Promesa (2017) by Mexican filmmaker Jorge Ramírez Suárez. He was a series regular on Maximum Bob (1998), Trinity (1998) and Going to California (2001).

A theater veteran, Trammell earned a Tony nomination and the Clarence Derwent Award and Theater World Awards for his role in "Ah, Wilderness!" at Lincoln Center. His extensive on and off Broadway, as well as regional credits, include "Kit Marlowe" at The Public Theater, "Dealer's Choice" at the Manhattan Theater Club, "Ancestral Voices" at Lincoln Center, "My Night With Reg" with The New Group, "Rope" with The Drama Dept, "If Memory Serves" at the Promenade Theater, and "Our Town" at Williamstown.

A native of Louisiana and West Virginia, Trammell graduated from Brown University and the Sorbonne with a Bachelor of Arts in Semiotics. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his family. He is an advocate for clean oceans and beaches and works with the non-profit organization Oceana.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1998 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for a revival of 尤金·奥尼尔's "Ah, Wilderness!"

Sam and his girlfriend, 蜜西·雅格, are expecting twins later this year. They met eight years ago while working together on Broadway [March 7, 2011].

Twin boys were born on August 9, 2011.

Sam is the only cast member on True Blood (2008) who is actually from Louisiana.

Has two siblings: brother Paul and sister Elizabeth.