Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British, American |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | The Portland Hospital, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Samuel John Nivola
12/10/2026
Sam Nivola took the lead in the Hulu series Phony, playing a teenager who wakes up in hospital after a car accident and suspects his mother has been replaced by an impostor. Connie Britton plays his mother in the show. The role marked a return to television after his supporting work on The White Lotus.
15/05/2026
Driver's Ed, the teen comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly, was released in United States cinemas with Sam Nivola in a leading role as Jeremy. The film also stars Kumail Nanjiani and Molly Shannon. It had earlier premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Samuel John Nivola |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Saint Ann's School, New York City, America |
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| College/University | Columbia University, New York City, America |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Photography |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Iris Apatow |
| Partner Status | Reported to be in a relationship with actress Iris Apatow since 2024 |
Family
| Father | Alessandro Nivola |
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| Mother | Emily Mortimer |
| Siblings | May Nivola |
Career
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| Notable Works |
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| Director | He directed the short film, Neighborhood Watch for the project With/In (2021), focusing on stories during the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||||
| Production Company | He runs the production company, Cold Worm. | ||||
| Upcoming Projects | Driver's Ed (2025) directed by Bobby Farrelly; Phony (Hulu series with Connie Britton received series order in 2025) | ||||
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Favourites
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Style Quotient
| Walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week for Miu Miu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He spent his early childhood in Notting Hill, England and later moved to Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. | |
| 2. Despite his early interest in drama classes, he initially hesitated to pursue acting due to parental guidance. | |
| 3. He found set life challenging growing up, wishing instead to enjoy teenage activities like video games. | |
| 4. At age 14, he developed a passion for visual storytelling after subscribing to Criterion Channel. | |
| 5. He has collaborated with family members on several productions, including his debut series with his mother and a film with his sister. | |
| 6. In 2021, he wrote and directed a short film about the quarantine experience, affirming his emerging directorial skills. | |
| 7. He runs Cold Worm Production, which has produced two feature films and a short directed by him. |
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