Sam Anderson (Tamil actor)
Sam Anderson is an Indian actor. He played the lead role in the Tamil film Yaarukku Yararo and became popular on the internet for his "feeble dance moves and feebler acting skills".[1] His acting skills are frequently ridiculed in the social media, alongside fellow actor "Power Star" Srinivasan.
Sam Anderson | |
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Born | Anderson Samuel[1] 1 April 1977 Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
Early life
He was born in Erode, Tamil Nadu and originally ran a courier delivery business,[1] with an employee base of five[2] in Salem. Anderson was inspired by the Tamil film Chocolate (2001), and decided to turn his life towards the cinema industry. Before he worked as a staff in Time IIT coaching institution in Erode.
Career
Anderson played the lead role David, in the film Yaaruku Yaaro, produced by his uncle, and released in four theatres in Tamil Nadu.[2] For the sake of the film, Anderson Samuel changed his name to Sam Anderson,[1] and practised acting, story-writing and dancing in front of a mirror.[2]
Yaaruku Yaaro ran for 25 days in the 4 theatres released. The film was released in parts on YouTube, and "went viral" on the Internet.[1][2] Anderson states "What is the secret of my success? It could be because everything went wrong in my first attempt".[1]
After his debut, he appeared in many cameo roles in Tamil films.[3][4]
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Yaaruku Yaaro | David | |
2007 | Chennai 600028 | David | |
2012 | Siripu Varalana Porupu Naanga Illa | Gnana Prakash | short |
2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Kumar | Cameo appearance |
2013 | Sonna Puriyathu | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2013 | Thalaivaa | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2013 | Biriyani | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2014 | Goli Soda | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2015 | Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai | Bommai | |
2015 | Maharani Kottai | ||
2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | Das' henchman |
References
- "Sam Anderson from Erode goes viral". The Times of India. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- "இவனா இப்படினு ரீ-என்ட்ரி கொடுக்குறேன் இருங்க..." - 'ராசாத்தி' சாம் ஆண்டர்சன் அப்போ இப்போ கதை - 8". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- "Premji teams up with Sam Anderson". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- "Mirchi Shiva with Sam Anderson". Behindwoods. Retrieved 24 November 2012.