Samantha Ferris
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Samantha Ferris was born November 2nd, 1968 in Vancouver, B.C. to
Roy and Jane Ferris, a rather gregarious couple of brits who
migrated to Canada in the early 60s. From the day she was born, it
was obvious that Samantha was destined to do something with her
vocal chords….whether that was to be good or bad wasn’t determined
yet.
Upon graduating from high school Samantha moved to Whistler, B.C.
with the dream of becoming the next world champion freestyle skier,
but soon realized that this was just not enough in the spotlight for
her. Sam soon moved into the media industry and there she stayed
for many years, working on local tv and radio stations in
Vancouver. Alas, this still didn’t fill the need for vocal
exuberance, and through the mid 90’s Sam bounced around many
careers; Music business, sales, more radio, tv hosting positions,
but when she was 28 a light went on in her head. Her father had
just died, she hated her current job and she had just broken up with
her boyfriend when she realized; life was too short do to what you
don’t want to do so go after your dream…or at least die trying.
At 28, Samantha walked into Pacific Artists Management in Vancouver
asking to be represented. She had no experience, no resume, and no
real training but a lot of tenacity and confidence. Using her media
background, Samantha spent her first year as an actor doing small
reporter parts on local tv shows and movies shot in Vancouver. It
was obvious at that by the age of 30, she had found her calling and
has been a fulltime working actor ever since.
With a voice like gravel and an unshakable confidence, Samantha has
put together an impressive acting resume over the last 10 years.
She has landed lead roles in highly acclaimed tv shows like Beggars
and Choosers, The 4400, and the Showtime feature The Ranch. She has
also been a popular recurring guest star on Supernatural Stargate
The Chris Isaak Show and the short lived but widely revered series
The Evidence. Other work includes series work on Smallville, the L
Word, Battlestar Gallactica, Reunion, and numerous TV and big screen
features, including the soon to be released 2 part mini series
Impact with David James Elliot, James Cromwell and Natasha
Henstridge.
Samantha lives in her hometown of Vancouver, B.C. with her cat
Kramer where she continues to act and work in radio. Sam hates
spiders, her favourite colour is purple, and if she could be stuck
on a desert island for the rest of her life, she would choose to
take actor Sam Rockwell with her. And maybe a Dave Mathews CD.