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Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park

Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park
BBC Arts Monday 13 July 2026, 12:10 UTC 1 min read
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The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
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