Overview

• Sam Neill, known for his role in 'Jurassic Park,' opened up about his birth name, Nigel Neill, which he changed to avoid bullying.
• Neill shared that his decision to adopt the nickname 'Sam' was influenced by his love for Western films and a desire to distance himself from negative childhood experiences.
• The actor expressed that having the name 'Nigel' led to cruel nicknames and was a disadvantage in his early life.
• Sam Neill's latest project, 'Apples Never Fall,' is currently streaming on Peacock, marking his return to acting following a battle with cancer.
• Neill has been in remission from angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and continues to work while managing his health.