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Sam Claflin

Sam Claflin is an English actor who graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2009. He started his acting career in television before landing his first film role as Philip Swift in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011).

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1958: Munich air disaster

In 1958, the Munich air disaster occurred, an event which was the center of the BBC TV drama 'United', in which Sam Claflin portrayed footballer Duncan Edwards in April 2011.

June 1986: Birth of Samuel George Claflin

On 27 June 1986, Samuel George Claflin was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, to Mark and Sue Claflin.

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1989: Birth of Joseph Claflin

In 1989, Sam Claflin's younger brother, Joseph Claflin, who is also an actor, was born.

2003: Performing Arts at Norwich City College

In 2003, Sam Claflin took up Performing Arts at Norwich City College, further solidifying his path towards acting.

2009: Graduation from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

In 2009, Sam Claflin graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, marking the beginning of his professional acting career.

April 2010: Cast as Philip Swift in Pirates of the Caribbean

In April 2010, Sam Claflin was cast as Philip Swift in 2011's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

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2010: Acting debut in television miniseries

In 2010, Sam Claflin made his acting debut, appearing in two television miniseries: The Pillars of the Earth as Richard and Any Human Heart as young Logan Mountstuart.

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March 2011: Cast as Thomas in Seventh Son

In March 2011, Sam Claflin was initially cast as Thomas in Seventh Son, but was later replaced.

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April 2011: Portrayal of Duncan Edwards in United

In April 2011, Sam Claflin portrayed footballer Duncan Edwards in the BBC TV drama United, which centered on the events of the 1958 Munich air disaster.

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2011: Appearance in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

In 2011, Sam Claflin appeared as Philip Swift in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, receiving a nomination for "Best Male Newcomer" at the 17th Empire Awards for the film.

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2011: First film role in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

In 2011, Sam Claflin had his first film role as Philip Swift in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, marking his debut in a major motion picture.

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2011: Started dating Laura Haddock

In 2011, Sam Claflin started dating actress Laura Haddock after meeting her in an audition for My Week with Marilyn.

August 2012: Cast as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games

On 22 August 2012, Lionsgate announced that Sam Claflin had been cast as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games film series.

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2012: Appearance in White Heat and Snow White and the Huntsman

In 2012, Sam Claflin appeared as Jack in the miniseries White Heat and played a supporting role as William in the film Snow White and the Huntsman. He also received a nomination at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards for "Best Movie Breakout".

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February 2013: Cast as Alex in Love, Rosie

In February 2013, Sam Claflin was cast as Alex in the film adaptation of Cecelia Ahern's novel Where Rainbows End, distributed as Love, Rosie in some territories.

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July 2013: Marriage to Laura Haddock

In July 2013, Sam Claflin married actress Laura Haddock in a private ceremony.

November 2013: Release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

In November 2013, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, starring Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair, was released to general acclaim.

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2013: Casting in The Quiet Ones

In 2012, Sam Claflin was cast in the lead role for Hammer Films' The Quiet Ones, which was filmed in mid-2013.

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2013: Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games film series

In 2013, Sam Claflin gained wider recognition for playing Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games film series.

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April 2014: Release of The Quiet Ones

The movie 'The Quiet Ones' in which Sam Claflin played a lead role, which was filmed in mid-2013, was released in April 2014.

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November 2014: Release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

In November 2014, Sam Claflin reprised his role as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.

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2014: Starring in Love, Rosie

In 2014, Sam Claflin starred in the romantic comedy drama film Love, Rosie.

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November 2015: Release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

In November 2015, Sam Claflin reprised his role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

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2015: The Hunger Games film series

In 2015, Sam Claflin continued his role as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games film series.

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2016: Reprising role in The Huntsman: Winter's War and starring in Me Before You

In 2016, Sam Claflin reprised his role as William in The Huntsman: Winter's War and starred in Me Before You.

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2016: Starring role in Me Before You

In 2016, Sam Claflin starred in Me Before You, adding to his portfolio of romantic film roles.

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2017: Critical acclaim for role in Journey's End

In 2017, Sam Claflin gained critical acclaim for his role of Captain Stanhope in the war drama Journey's End.

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2018: Joining Peaky Blinders

In 2018, Sam Claflin joined the fifth season of the BBC television drama Peaky Blinders as Oswald Mosley.

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2018: Starring in Adrift

In 2018, Sam Claflin starred in Adrift.

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2018: Starring roles in Adrift and The Nightingale

In 2018, Sam Claflin starred in the films Adrift and The Nightingale, expanding his range of film roles.

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August 2019: Announcement of legal separation from Laura Haddock

On 20 August 2019, Sam Claflin and Laura Haddock announced their legal separation.

2019: Portrayal of Oswald Mosley in Peaky Blinders

From 2019 to 2022, Sam Claflin portrayed Oswald Mosley in the television series Peaky Blinders, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

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2019: Starring in The Corrupted and Charlie's Angels

In 2019, Sam Claflin starred in The Corrupted and the reboot of Charlie's Angels.

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September 2020: Co-starring in Enola Holmes

In September 2020, Sam Claflin co-starred as Mycroft Holmes in the Netflix original film Enola Holmes.

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2020: Portrayal of Mycroft Holmes in Enola Holmes

In 2020, Sam Claflin portrayed Mycroft Holmes in the mystery film Enola Holmes, adding to his diverse roles.

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2022: Portrayal of Oswald Mosley in Peaky Blinders

From 2019 to 2022, Sam Claflin portrayed Oswald Mosley in the television series Peaky Blinders, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

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March 2023: Daisy Jones & the Six premiere and Aurora album release

In March 2023, Sam Claflin starred as Billy Dunne in Daisy Jones & the Six, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 3 March 2023. He also performed vocals on Aurora, the fictional album by the band, released on 1 March 2023.

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2023: Portrayal of Billy Dunne in Daisy Jones & the Six

In 2023, Sam Claflin played Billy Dunne in the musical drama series Daisy Jones & the Six, earning him a Golden Globe nomination.

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