Samuel Blenkin

Samuel Benjamin Blenkin (born 1 April 1996) is an English actor and director.^[2] He gained prominence portraying Scorpius Malfoy in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2017–2018) and has appeared in series such as Peaky Blinders (2019), Atlanta (2022), Black Mirror (2023) and Alien: Earth (2025).

Samuel Blenkin
Blenkin in 2025
Born	(1996-04-01) 1 April 1996 (age 29)[1] Cheltenham, England
Alma mater	Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Occupations	Actor, director
Years active	2017–present

Early life and education

Samuel Blenkin was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2017. During his studies, he was cast as Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which marked his professional stage debut. He is also a member of the National Youth Theatre.^[3]

Career

In 2017, Blenkin began his professional acting career by taking over the role of Scorpius Malfoy in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London.^[4]

He appeared in the critically acclaimed series Peaky Blinders in 2019, portraying Adam Parker. In 2020, Blenkin had a role in the BBC-Netflix series Dracula as Piotr in the episode "Blood Vessel". He also starred in The Sandman as Will Shaxberd.^[5]

In 2023, Blenkin played Thomas Caine in The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a prequel series to the John Wick franchise.^[6] The same year, he appeared in Black Mirror, playing Davis McCardle in the episode "Loch Henry".^[7]

In 2024, Blenkin portrayed Prince Charles in the miniseries Mary & George, which explored the life of Mary Villiers.^[8] He appears in the FX series Alien: Earth, portraying Boy Kavalier, which was released on 12 August 2025.^[9]

Personal life

In addition to his acting career, Blenkin is involved in music. He has performed alternative folk songs exploring themes of love, loss, and the apocalypse.^[10]

As of August 2025, he is single and is focused on his blossoming career. ^[11]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2020	Misbehaviour	Lawrence
2021	The French Dispatch	Cadet #4
2025	Mickey 17	Delinquent Borrower

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2018	Doctors	Jamie McCain	Episode: "The Importance of Being Allergic"
2019	Grantchester	Adam Carter	Episode #4.6
	Pennyworth	Jason Ripper	2 episodes
	Peaky Blinders	Adam Parker	2 episodes
2020	Dracula	Piotr	Episode: "Blood Vessel"
2022	Atlanta	Wiley	Episode: "Cancer Attack"
	The Sandman	Will Shaxberd	Episode: "The Sound of Her Wings"
	The Witcher: Blood Origin	Avallac'h	3 episodes
2023	The Continental: From the World of John Wick	Thomas Caine	Episode: "Loyalty to the Master"
	Black Mirror	Davis McCardle	Episode: "Loch Henry"
2024	Mary & George	Prince Charles	Miniseries
2025	Alien: Earth	Boy Kavalier	8 episodes

Theatre

Year	Title	Role	Venue	Notes
2017–2018	Harry Potter and the Cursed Child	Scorpius Malfoy	Palace Theatre, London	West End production
2025	Hamlet Hail To The Thief	Hamlet	Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon	a collaboration with Radiohead's Thom Yorke