Samuel Marcus
| Samuel Marcus | |
|---|---|
 Marcus after appearing as a guest bartender on Watch What Happens: Live in 2015. | |
| Born |
Samuel Marcus Egber January 23, 1996 Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | The People's Couch, Teens React |
Samuel Marcus (born Samuel Marcus Egber; January 23, 1996)[1] is an American actor and internet/television personality notable for appearing on the Bravo show The People's Couch.[2] He is also known for being one of the original teens on The Fine Brothers' YouTube channel where he can be seen on Teens React[3] and is heavily featured in their gaming episodes.[4] Every episode he is seen by millions of people worldwide.[5]
Life and career
Personal life
Marcus was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and is the third son of Andrew and Julie Egber. He began acting in local theatre productions at an early age. His first role in theatre was playing a Lost Boy in Peter Pan.[6]
He was raised in Potomac, Maryland where he attended Winston Churchill High School for one semester before moving to Los Angeles, California with his father at the age of 15 to pursue his career as an actor in film and television.[5] His mother and younger brother followed shortly after. The summer before he moved to Los Angeles, he attended the famous performing arts summer camp Stagedoor Manor.[6]
After moving to California, he began attending Laurel Springs School online so he could pursue his career full-time, while still receiving his high school education. He passed the California High School Proficiency Exam at the age of 16 and began attending Los Angeles Valley College. Both of his parents are of Russian and Polish descent. He has three brothers. His oldest brother, Alexander, is a naval officer in the United States Navy. His other two brothers are named Devin and Jack.
Marcus made his Off Broadway debut playing the lead role in a two-man play at The Barrow Group Theatre in New York City when he was 15 years old.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The People's Couch | 2013-Present | Series Regular/Himself | Two seasons; 29 episodes on Bravo |
| Teens React | 2011-Present | Series Regular/Himself | 28+ episodes; The Fine Brothers |
| Coat Room | 2014 | Joe Jr. | Short Film |
| The Bling Ring | 2013 | Teen Party Goer | |
| Key & Peele | 2013 | Student | Episode: "Substitute Teacher" |
| The Hippo | 2012 | Dougie Brixley | Short Film |
| Criminal Minds | 2012 | Billy Wilson | Episode: "A Thin Line" |
References
- ↑ Brandi Glanville and Jeff Lewis on Watch What Happens Live + Aftershow. Bravo TV (Video web). Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ K, Farrah (21 April 2014). "TwoCents and Five Questions with The Egber Family". TwoCentsTV. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ Teens React to Thrift Shop (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. The Fine Brothers (Video web). Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ Five Nights at Freddy's (Teens React: Gaming). The Fine Brothers (Video web). Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Maser, Jordan (8 October 2013). "Former CHS student goes onto Bravo". The Observer. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Darius Buckley (July 20, 2013). Sam Egber Interview Part 1 (Video). Teen America Show. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
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