Sam Lawrence

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Sam Lawrence

 Actor  Presenter  Musician

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  • Playing Age: from 19 to 26
    Location: Coventry
    Gender: Male

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About Me

I am an out-going individual with a variety of talents, I am an actor foremost and also a jazz singer. I am a Theatre and Performance Studies student at Warwick University and have experience in TIE, devised theatre and classical acting.


Acting


Experience

 -  Commercials
 -  Corporate
 -  Film (Professional)
 -  Film (Student)
 -  Music Videos
 -  Promotions
 -  Radio
 -  Theatre (Fringe)
 -  Theatre (Professional)
 -  TIE/TYA
 -  TV


Accents

 -  Birmingham
 -  Cockney
 -  Essex
 -  Geordie
 -  Liverpudlian
 -  London
 -  Posh
 -  RP
 -  Scottish
 -  South London
 -  Southern England
 -  Welsh
 -  General American
 -  Midwest Farm & Ranch
 -  New York City
 -  Texas
 -  Indian
 -  Polish
 -  RP
 -  South African


Employment History & Experience

I have been acting since the age of 12, appearing in a number of productions at school and university, often in leads. I also have experience in voiceover, working on the BBC's online venture "BBCJam" as a child.

Amateur Theatre and School:
- Lord of the Flies, 2010
- Merchant of Venice (as Shylock), 2011
- Steven Berkoff's WEST (as Mike), 2012
- Little Shop of Horrors (as The Dentist), 2013
- Out of the Bag Productions' Sleight of Mind (Ed Fringe), 2013
- The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (as Professor Kirk), 2014

Warwick University:
- The Merchant of Venice (as Gratiano), 2014
- This Blasted Heath (as Chaos), 2015
- Partner's Rapt (as Carl/Coriolanus), 2015


Presenting


Experience

 -  Commercials
 -  Corporate
 -  Internet/ Web
 -  Promotions
 -  TV
 -  Voiceover


Specialist Areas

 -  Art
 -  Comedy
 -  Education
 -  Event
 -  Film
 -  Food & Drink
 -  Game / Quiz Shows
 -  Internet/ Web
 -  Lifestyle
 -  Media
 -  Music
 -  News/ Current Affairs
 -  Performing Arts
 -  Psychic
 -  Radio
 -  Sport
 -  TV Shows
 -  Video Gaming
 -  Voiceover


Employment History & Experience

I have experience presenting a number of shows including talent shows and dance competitions. From 2013-2014, I compèred and performed with the Halliford Swing Band.


Music


Experience

 -  Cabaret Solo
 -  Cruise Ships
 -  Holiday Resorts
 -  Solo


Vocal Skills

 -  Pop
 -  Tenor


Employment History & Experience

I am a professional jazz singer, performing in bars and restaurants across the south east. I am signed to a small independent record label and released my debut single "No Diggity ft. Billy C" in 2014 which peaked in the Itunes UK Top 75. I am aiming to release my EP in early 2016.


Physical Details

Ethnicity:
White/ Caucasian
Skin Colour:
white
Height:
5 ft 10 in
Weight:
14 st 1 lb
Build:
Average
Dress Size:
n/a
Chest:
43 in
Waist:
34 in
Hips:
n/a
Shoe Size:
8.5 UK
Eye Colour:
Brown
Hair Colour:
Brown
Hair Length:
Medium
Hair Style:
Straight

Languages Spoken


 -  English

Experience & Qualifications


General Experience

I have studied drama for the last 5 years through GCSE and into Degree level. During which I have gained experience in directing producing and marketing. In 2015 I worked at Camp Echo in New York, hosting a number of events and organising the two productions there. I have considerable experience in working with children in theatre from the ages of 12-18.



Qualifications & Training

GCSE Theatre: A*
A-Level Theatre: A*
Theatre and Performance Studies (BA) from University of Warwick - 2014-2017


Other Information

Relevant Skills

I am a outgoing, creative person who enjoys many aspects of making entertainment. I am never happier than when making people happy! I take pride in maintaining a professional attitude where-ever I am working.

Interests & Hobbies

I enjoy seeing live music, socialising, going to the theatre and indulging in good food! I also play blues harmonica which is something I am containing to improve.

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