Sam Neill’s final interview: ‘I’ve had to overcome the ordinariness of my appearance’

The actor, who has died aged 78, recently answered Guardian readers’ questions about missing out on James Bond, the true terrors of Jurassic Park and why he called his most fecund cow Helena Bonham Carter Sam Neill’s 20 best performances A life in pictures ‘A true gentleman’: actors, directors and leaders pay tribute to Sam Neill Obituary Neill interviewed in 2023 , 2024 and 2026 Did you consult a canine expert about how best to regress into a dog in Dean Spanley? WomanofWolfville There was no consultation. I’ve studied dogs – wittingly or unwittingly – over the years, so the portrayal came fr

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