Sammy Lee Nnamdi whose real name is Onwuasoanya Samuel Nnamdi is a popular Nigerian actor, script writer, producer, television personality and a model.
He was born on the 31st of October, 1989 in Kaduna State in the northern part of Nigeria. He hails from Udi, a community in Enugu State of Nigeria.
Educational Background
Sammy had his primary and secondary education in Enugu State where he obtained his first and secondary school certificates respectively. He later went to Abia State University for his tertiary education.
His Acting Career
Sammy began his acting career in 2014 after joining the Nigerian Movie Industry, (Nollywood).
He rose to fame and recognition in Nollywood after starring in a hit movie “Ifunanya and Keke Driver”. He has since featured in a number of Nollywood movies.
He is creative, skillful and highly talented Nollywood actor. He is gifted at interpreting movie roles and can as well accept any character in movies. Again, his style of acting is such that gives acting real life situation.
He has over 70 movies to his credit, some of which include African Maidens, Men of Goodwill, The Promise, Stingy Millionaire, Enemies Masquerade, Sacred Staff, Magic Queen, Ojukwu the Warlord, Corporate Maidens, Boy Obi among others.
He acts in romantic, tragic, epic and action movies alongside the big stars in the industry like Ken Erics, Tonto Dikeh, Jim Iyke, Ini Edo, Sylvester Madu, Yul Edochie, Regina Daniels Rachael Okonkwo and others.
He is also a script writer, a motivational speaker and a successful businessman.
He believes in social justice and uses his gifted style of writing to preach fairness, equality and social justice. Many believe that Sam is a source of inspiration to the up-coming young talented actors in Nigeria.
Awards
Sammy Lee brilliant performances are not without recognition. He has in the course of his acting career earned some nominations. They include:
- Best New Act to watch at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
- Most promising actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.
His Net Worth
Sammy Lee Nnamdi is a renowned Nollywood actor, rated one of the richest and most influential with a net worth of about $100,000.