Sam Neill is a New Zealand actor, director, producer, and writer who shot to international fame playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III . He was also part of the blockbuster hit Jurassic World: Dominion . Sam began his acting career in New Zealand and gained recognition with the film Sleeping Dogs . He then moved to Australia and bagged the lead role in My Brilliant Career. Thereafter, he appeared in a series of movies like Omen III: The Final Conflict , Possession , A Cry in the Dark, and The Piano, which brought him further fame. His film credits in subsequent years include Sweet Country , Hunt for the Wilderpeople , The Daughter, and The Hunter . Apart from films, the veteran actor has been a part of numerous television productions, including Reilly, Ace of Spies , Merlin , The Tudors, and Peaky Blinders . Sam Neill has also narrated, directed, produced, and written numerous documentaries. For his work in cinema and television, he was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1991 and a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007. Besides being an actor, he is also a farmer and "winepreneur." This book details the early life of Neill, his career, his affairs, his winery, and several other facts that will interest you. Did you know that Neill hates golf? Click the Buy button to read the fascinating story about the New Zealand actor.