Sam Clark

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Sam Clark
Background information
Birth name Samuel James Clark
Born (1987-10-18) 18 October 1987
Adelaide, Australia
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres Pop rock
Occupations actor, singer-songwriter
Instruments Guitar, keyboards
Years active 2007–present (acting)
2009–present (singing)
Labels Independent
Website http://samclarkofficial.com/

Samuel James Clark (born 18 October 1987), known simply as Sam Clark, is an Australian actor, singer-songwriter from Adelaide, South Australia, best known for his role as Ringo Brown on the Australian soap opera, Neighbours. Clark made his musical debut in 2009 with the hit single "Broken", which peaked at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart[1] His third single "Devastated" also peaked at number one on the same chart.[2] In August 2010, Clark released his debut studio album, Take Me Home.

Early life

Clark is a graduate of St Peter's College, Adelaide, and was a keen participant in several high school theatre productions, including a main role in West Side Story. In 2006, Clark formed a group (originally a duo) called, Solid White Line with members, Jake Long and James Brown.[3]

Acting career

Clark won the role of Ringo Brown after auditioning for a nation-wide Dolly Magazine competition with Adelaide Kane; as the winner, he won a three month contract with the show, which has since been extended. Clark made his Neighbours debut on 24 January 2007. The character is actually three years younger than Clark's actual age.[4] Clark went through a long audition process compared with other Neighbours cast members, as he had to audition four times. On entering the show, Clark described Ringo as a "good-hearted kid", who does the normal things that a 16-year-old kid does.[4] In 2009, it was announced that Clark was to take a three month break from Neighbours to focus on his music career.[5] Clark returned to filming in February 2010.[6] In July 2010, Clark announced that he would be leaving Neighbours in order to focus more on his music career. He said "I love acting and I'm definitely going to strive for further success in that part of my life, however music has always been a passion and I want to give it my all right now."[7]

In 2012, Clark appeared in P. J. Hogan's Mental, alongside Toni Collette and Anthony LaPaglia.[8]

Music career

2009–present: Take Me Home

Main article: Take Me Home (Sam Clark album)

Since 2009, Clark has released his music through PLW Entertainment. "Broken" the debut single from Clark, was released in November 2009[9] The single peaked at number thirty nine on the ARIA Singles Chart[10] It has had a better impact on other charts where it peaked at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart and at number eleven on the Australian Singles Charts (chart only for Australian origin)[1] The second single, "Send Me a Sign" was released on 22 April 2010[11] and first premiered during an episode of Neighbours, where Clark sang it in character as Ringo Brown.[12] The single failed to make an impact on the charts and had no physical release.

In July 2010, Clark released his third single, "Devastated"[13] which debuted at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart.[2] This single included the bonus track of "Suddenly", Clark's modern take on the original song by Angry Anderson, which was played in an episode of Neighbours during his character's (Ringo Brown) wedding to Donna Freedman (Margot Robbie).[14] In August 2010, Clark began a five week national tour across Australia, visiting fifty schools to promote the single and to also talk about his commitment to giving blood as an ambassador for the Red Cross Blood Service.[15] Clark's debut album, Take Me Home was released on 20 August[16]

Clark is rumored to be working with Grammy Award winning songwriter Bill Grainer on his next release.

Discography

Sam Clark discography
Releases
↙Studio albums 1
↙EPs 1
↙Singles 3
↙Music videos 3

Studio albums

Year Album details Chart positions ARIA certifications
AUS
2010 Take Me Home — —

Extended plays

Title Album details
My Own Way
  • Released: 4 November 2011[18]
  • Label: Samuel Clark
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
AUS
2009 "Broken" 39 Take Me Home
2010 "Send Me a Sign" —
"Devastated" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or receive certification

Music videos

Year Title Director
2009 "Broken" —
2010 "Send Me a Sign" —
"Devastated" Joel Kohn[19]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007–10 Neighbours Ringo Brown Regular role
2012 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Paul Waddington Episode: "Death at Victoria Dock"
2012 Mental Trout Film

Awards and nominations

Year Award Nomination Result
2007 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer[20] Nominated
2008 TV Week Logie Awards Most Popular New Male Talent Nominated
2009 Inside Soap Awards Sexiest Male[21] Nominated
2010 CLEO Bachelor of the Year Himself[22] Nominated

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sam Clark's debut single Broken holds Top spot Retrieved 3 May 2010
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Top 50 Physical Singles Chart Retrieved 23 August 2010
  3. ↑ About Solid White Line notes – Retrieved 21 August 2010
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nicholson, Sarah (6 February 2007). "What Girls Want". The Courier-Mail (News Limited). Retrieved 3 February 2010. 
  5. ↑ "Sam to take a break". Holy Soap. Channel Five. 4 September 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2010. 
  6. ↑ "Second Sam Clark song on Neighbours". Metro (Associated Newspapers). 11 February 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2010. 
  7. ↑ "Sam clark set to leave Neighbours". RTE Ten. Retrieved 21 August 2010. 
  8. ↑ "Mental starts to walk red carpet at AIMC opening night". Australian International Movie Convention. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2012. 
  9. ↑ Broken – Single by Sam Clark iTunes Store – Retrieved 21 August 2010
  10. ↑ Sam Clark – Broken australian-charts.com – Retrieved 21 August 2010
  11. ↑ Send Me A Sign – single by Sam Clark iTunes Store – Retrieved 21 August 2010
  12. ↑ SAM CLARK : Send Me A Sign Retrieved 3 May 2010
  13. ↑ Devastated – Single by Sam Clark iTunes Store – Retrieved 21 August 2010
  14. ↑ "Win a signed Sam Clark CD!". Holy Soap. Channel Five. Retrieved 16 October 2010. 
  15. ↑ Star on tour to spread message of 'blood' Retrieved 21 August 2010
  16. ↑ Take Me Home | Sam Clark The Groove Merchants – Retrieved 21 August 2010
  17. ↑ Take Me Home Sam Clark | Sanity Retrieved 21 August 2010
  18. ↑ "My Own Way - EP". iTunes Store. Retrieved 3 July 2012. 
  19. ↑ YouTube – Sam Clark – Devastated video notes – Retrieved 21 August 2010
  20. ↑ Green, Kris (3 July 2007). "Inside Soap Awards 2007: The Nominations". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi. Retrieved 11 June 2010. 
  21. ↑ "Inside Soap Awards 2009: Nominees". Sky. BSkyB. Retrieved 29 June 2010. 
  22. ↑ Bachelor2010 Samuel Clark Retrieved 22 August 2010

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