Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Writer |
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| Nationality | British and American |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Sam Nivola
26/10/2026
Sam Nivola was cast as one of the leads in Grandgear, a major studio film from Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki and Sony Pictures. The project, Yamazaki's first large studio production, is set for release on 14/01/2028 and is his English-language debut. Nivola's casting follows his critically praised performance in the third season of The White Lotus.
15/05/2026
The teen comedy Driver's Ed, in which Sam Nivola plays Jeremy, received its United States release. The film, directed by Bobby Farrelly, also stars Kumail Nanjiani and Molly Shannon.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Samuel John Nivola is a British and American actor, director and writer, known for film and television roles including White Noise, Eileen, The White Lotus, The Perfect Couple and the Hulu series Phony. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Saint Ann's School |
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| University | Columbia University |
Personal Life
| Childhood | Spent early childhood in Notting Hill, London, then grew up in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, New York City. |
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Relationships & More
| Parents | Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola, both actors |
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| Sibling | May Nivola, actor |
| Partner | Iris Apatow, actress (in a relationship since 2024) |
Family
| Father | Alessandro Nivola |
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| Mother | Emily Mortimer |
| Sibling | May Nivola |
| Paternal grandfather | Costantino Nivola, sculptor |
Career
| Film |
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| Television |
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| Writing and directing | Neighborhood Watch (2021), short film written and directed by him |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grandson of the Sardinian-born sculptor Costantino Nivola. | |
| 2. Wrote and directed the 2021 short Neighborhood Watch, in which his parents and sister also appeared. | |
| 3. Earned a nomination for an Actor Award for ensemble performance in a drama series for The White Lotus. | |
| 4. Has said he landed his first major film role, in White Noise, without help from his parents' agents. |
