Sam Strike

Sam Strike
Born Samuel Harry Strike
(1994-01-18) 18 January 1994
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 2012–present
Television EastEnders (2013–14)
Give Out Girls (2013)
M.I. High (2013–14)
Silent Witness (2016)

Samuel Harry "Sam" Strike (born 18 January 1994) is an English actor best known for playing Johnny Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders[1][2] and Daniel 'Dan' Morgan in the CBBC series M.I. High.

Life and career

Strike was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He starred in two revival series of CBBC's M.I. High as Dan Morgan from 2013–14.[3] In 2014, Strike guest starred in episode two of comedy series Give Out Girls as 15-year-old named Luke, whom Marilyn dates.[4] Strike was voted the 18th hottest lad of 2014 in a fan vote ran by sugarscape.com [5]

EastEnders (2013–14)

In 2013, Strike was cast in his most famous role to date playing Johnny Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Strike's character was introduced as part of the Carter family. He is the son of Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). He made his first appearance on 26 December 2013.

His portrayal of Johnny was met with critical praise, specifically the scenes where Johnny came out to his father. Both Strike's and Dyer's sensitive performances during this scene were praised.[6] On this particular scene, Strike said, "With that scene where Johnny comes out to Mick, I was really nervous the night it aired, because you want it to look convincing but then you want to do justice by the people that have been there and done it. It was a real proving ground for me, because it was the first time I actually had to do any proper drama acting." In an online video on the official website, Strike said, "I've had letters and Danny's had letters saying that we'd helped people to come out, and it makes things worth it."[7]

On 14 November 2014, Strike announced that he would be leaving EastEnders and that he had already filmed his final scenes.[8] His character departed on 23 December 2014[9] but made a special appearance on the 25 December episode.

After Strike's departure, EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins said that he has no plans to recast the character of Johnny and that the "door is wide open" for Strike to return. He also added that he would "hope that Sam would come back".[10] However, in February 2016 it was announced that the character would be recast to a new actor.[11]

Current projects (2015–present)

Strike has been cast in upcoming crime drama film Bonded By Blood 2, which is set to be released in March 2016[12]

Strike had been cast as Jackson Sawyer, the teenager who became Leatherface,[13] in the upcoming The Texas Chain Saw Massacre prequel Leatherface,[14] Starring alongside Stephen Dorff, the film which is set to be released in late 2016 revolves around a teenage Leatherface who escapes from a mental hospital with three other inmates, kidnaps a young nurse and takes her on a road trip from hell. Along the way, they are pursued by an equally deranged lawman out for revenge. It is written by Seth M. Sherwood and set to be directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo.[15] Filming began 18 May 2015 in Bulgaria[16] and ended on 19 June 2015. He also starred in Silent Witness in January 2016.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013–2014 M.I. High[17] Daniel "Dan" Morgan/ Billy Series 6–7.
2014 Give Out Girls Luke Series 1, episode 2: "The Hot Boy".
2013–2014 EastEnders[18] Johnny Carter 122 episodes.
2015 The Dog Ate My Homework[19] Himself Series 2, episode 7.
2016 Silent Witness[20] David Hamilton Series 19, episode 1 & 2.

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Bonded by Blood 2 Dean Boshell Sequel- release date March, 2016
2016 Leatherface Jackson Sawyer Post-production

Adverts

Year Title Role Notes
2014 EastEnders World Cup[21] Johnny Carter

Online

Year Title Role Notes
2014 On Set With...Sam Strike[22] Himself Web mini-series

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2014 British Soap Award Spectacular Scene of the Year (Johnny comes out to Mick, with Danny Dyer) EastEnders Won
2014 Attitude Award Media Recognition Award (Johnny comes out to Mick, with Danny Dyer) Won

References

  1. ↑ Rigby, Sam (29 October 2013). "'EastEnders': First picture of Danny Dyer's Carter family". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Brown, David (29 October 2013). "Danny Dyer's new Walford family – first look cast picture". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  3. ↑ http://www.cultbox.co.uk/interviews/syndicated/sam-strike-mi-high-interview
  4. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a604955/eastenders-sam-strike-joins-diana-vickers-in-give-out-girls.html#~p08PTQc7Bmn08w
  5. ↑ http://www.sugarscape.com/lads/news/g133/sugarscapes-hottest-lads-2014-the-results/?slide=33
  6. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a551193/eastenders-sam-strike-proud-of-johnny-carter-plot-reaction.html
  7. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01s1vwm
  8. ↑ https://twitter.com/SamStrike/status/533207820205047808
  9. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/i745216-8/eastenders-4981-2014-12-23-linda-says-a-tearful-goodbye-to-johnny.html
  10. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a617901/eastenders-boss-door-wide-open-for-sam-strike-return.html#~p08vSUSnUbwlsx
  11. ↑ Brown, David (6 February 2016). "EastEnders to recast the role of Johnny Carter". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  12. ↑ http://www.screendaily.com/news/bonded-by-blood-sequel-readies/5081405.article?referrer=RSS&utm_source=1%26WT.tsrc%3Dtwitter%26WT.mc_id%3Dtwitter_twitterfeed_productionnews&utm_medium=twitter
  13. ↑ Have the “INSIDE” Duo Found Their “LEATHERFACE”?
  14. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2620590/
  15. ↑ Young Leatherface Found for Prequel?
  16. ↑ http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/movie/texas-chainsaw-4
  17. ↑ Martin, William (16 August 2013). "'MI High' to return for Series 7 in 2014". cultbox.co.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  18. ↑ "Johnny Carter". BBC. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  19. ↑ "The Dog Ate My Homework Home - Series 2, Episode 7". BBC. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  20. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s2/eastenders/news/a641806/ex-eastenders-actor-sam-strike-to-guest-star-in-new-silent-witness.html#~p9W1ByzE7upYnv
  21. ↑ "EastEnders World Cup". BBC. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  22. ↑ "On set with... Sam Strike". BBC. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.

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