Samuel James Clark (born 18 October 1987) is an Australian actor, singer-songwriter, best known for his role as Ringo Brown on the Australian soap opera, Neighbours and Leo in the Fox/Paramount live musical television special Grease: Live. Clark made his musical debut in 2009 with the single "Broken", which peaked at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart[2] His third single "Devastated" also peaked at number one on the same chart.[3] In August 2010, Clark released his debut studio album, Take Me Home.
Clark was born in Adelaide.[4] He is a graduate of St. Andrew's Primary School and St Peter's College, and was a keen participant in several high school theatre productions, including a main role in West Side Story. In 2006, Clark formed a group (originally a duo) called, Solid White Line with members, Jake Long and James Brown.[5]
Acting careeredit
Clark won the role of Ringo Brown after auditioning for a nationwide Dolly Magazine competition with Adelaide Kane; as the winner, he won a three-month contract with the show, which was later extended. Clark made his Neighbours debut on 24 January 2007. The character was actually three years younger than Clark's actual age.[6] Clark went through a long audition process compared with other Neighbours cast members, as he had to audition four times. On entering the show, Clark described Ringo as a "good-hearted kid", who does the normal things that a 16-year-old kid does.[6] For his portrayal of Ringo, Clark earned a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent.[7]
In 2009, Clark took a three-month break from Neighbours to focus on his music career.[8] He returned to filming in February 2010.[9] That July, Clark announced that he would be leaving Neighbours in order to focus more on his music career. He said "I love acting and I'm definitely going to strive for further success in that part of my life, however music has always been a passion and I want to give it my all right now."[10]
Since 2009, Clark has released his music through PLW Entertainment. "Broken" the debut single from Clark, was released in November 2009[14] The single peaked at number thirty nine on the ARIA Singles Chart[15] It has had a better impact on other charts where it peaked at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart and at number eleven on the Australian Singles Charts (chart only for Australian origin)[2] The second single, "Send Me a Sign" was released on 22 April 2010[16] and first premiered during an episode of Neighbours, where Clark sang it in character as Ringo Brown.[17] The single failed to make an impact on the charts and had no physical release.
In July 2010, Clark released his third single, "Devastated"[18] which debuted at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart.[3] This single included the bonus track of "Suddenly", Clark's modern take on the original song by Angry Anderson, which was played in an episode of Neighbours during his character's (Ringo Brown) wedding to Donna Freedman (Margot Robbie).[19] In August 2010, Clark began a five-week national tour across Australia, visiting fifty schools to promote the single and to also talk about his commitment to giving blood as an ambassador for the Red Cross Blood Service.[20] Clark's debut album Take Me Home was released on 20 August[21]
2011–present: My Own Wayedit
In November 2011, Clark made his first independent release with EP My Own Way. He described the sound as "more folk and acoustic".[12] The following year, he made an appearance at Bents Park as part of the South Tyneside Summer Festival concerts, alongside Matt Cardle and Ryan O'Shaughnessy.[22]
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Samuel James Clark born 18 October 1987 is an Australian actor singer songwriter best known for his role as Ringo Brown on the Australian soap opera Neighbours and Leo in the Fox Paramount live musical television special Grease Live Clark made his musical debut in 2009 with the single Broken which peaked at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart 2 His third single Devastated also peaked at number one on the same chart 3 In August 2010 Clark released his debut studio album Take Me Home Sam ClarkBackground informationBirth nameSamuel James Clark 1 Born 1987 10 18 18 October 1987 age 36 Adelaide AustraliaOriginMelbourne AustraliaGenresSinger Songwriter Pop rockOccupation s Actor singer songwriterInstrument s Guitar Loop pedalYears active2007 present acting 2009 present singing LabelsIndependentWebsitesamclarkofficial com Contents 1 Early life 2 Acting career 3 Music career 3 1 2009 2010 Take Me Home 3 2 2011 present My Own Way 4 Discography 4 1 Studio albums 4 2 Extended plays 4 3 Singles 4 4 Music videos 5 Filmography 6 Awards and nominations 7 References 8 External linksEarly life editClark was born in Adelaide 4 He is a graduate of St Andrew s Primary School and St Peter s College and was a keen participant in several high school theatre productions including a main role in West Side Story In 2006 Clark formed a group originally a duo called Solid White Line with members Jake Long and James Brown 5 Acting career editClark won the role of Ringo Brown after auditioning for a nationwide Dolly Magazine competition with Adelaide Kane as the winner he won a three month contract with the show which was later extended Clark made his Neighbours debut on 24 January 2007 The character was actually three years younger than Clark s actual age 6 Clark went through a long audition process compared with other Neighbours cast members as he had to audition four times On entering the show Clark described Ringo as a good hearted kid who does the normal things that a 16 year old kid does 6 For his portrayal of Ringo Clark earned a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent 7 In 2009 Clark took a three month break from Neighbours to focus on his music career 8 He returned to filming in February 2010 9 That July Clark announced that he would be leaving Neighbours in order to focus more on his music career He said I love acting and I m definitely going to strive for further success in that part of my life however music has always been a passion and I want to give it my all right now 10 In 2012 Clark appeared in P J Hogan s Mental alongside Toni Collette and Anthony LaPaglia 11 He also wrote four songs for the soundtrack 12 In 2016 Clark made his U S television debut as Leo Craterface Balmudo in the Fox Paramount live musical television special Grease Live alongside Vanessa Hudgens Julianne Hough and Aaron Tveit under the direction of Tommy Kail Hamilton 13 Music career edit2009 2010 Take Me Home edit Main article Take Me Home Sam Clark album Since 2009 Clark has released his music through PLW Entertainment Broken the debut single from Clark was released in November 2009 14 The single peaked at number thirty nine on the ARIA Singles Chart 15 It has had a better impact on other charts where it peaked at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart and at number eleven on the Australian Singles Charts chart only for Australian origin 2 The second single Send Me a Sign was released on 22 April 2010 16 and first premiered during an episode of Neighbours where Clark sang it in character as Ringo Brown 17 The single failed to make an impact on the charts and had no physical release In July 2010 Clark released his third single Devastated 18 which debuted at number one on the Australian Physical Singles Chart 3 This single included the bonus track of Suddenly Clark s modern take on the original song by Angry Anderson which was played in an episode of Neighbours during his character s Ringo Brown wedding to Donna Freedman Margot Robbie 19 In August 2010 Clark began a five week national tour across Australia visiting fifty schools to promote the single and to also talk about his commitment to giving blood as an ambassador for the Red Cross Blood Service 20 Clark s debut album Take Me Home was released on 20 August 21 2011 present My Own Way edit In November 2011 Clark made his first independent release with EP My Own Way He described the sound as more folk and acoustic 12 The following year he made an appearance at Bents Park as part of the South Tyneside Summer Festival concerts alongside Matt Cardle and Ryan O Shaughnessy 22 Discography editSam Clark discographyStudio albums1Music videos3EPs1Singles3 Studio albums edit Title Album details Take Me Home Released 20 August 2010 23 Label PLW Entertainment Format CD digital download Extended plays edit Title EP details My Own Way Released 4 November 2011 24 Label Samuel Clark Formats CD digital download Singles edit Year Single Chart positions Album AUS 2009 Broken 39 Take Me Home 2010 Send Me a Sign Devastated denotes releases that did not chart or receive certification Music videos edit Year Title Director 2009 Broken Tom Marks 2010 Send Me a Sign Joel Kohn Devastated Joel Kohn 25 Filmography editYear Title Role Notes 2007 2010 Neighbours Ringo Brown Series regular 2012 Miss Fisher s Murder Mysteries Paul Waddington 2012 Mental Trout 2016 Dance Night Obsession Officer Kirby 2016 Monday at 11 01 AM Bellhop 2016 Grease Live Leo Balmudo 2018 Friends from College David Beckham impersonator 2019 Tell Me I Love You Ben O Shea 2022 Death Camp AustinAwards and nominations editYear Award Category Work Result Ref 2007 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Neighbours Nominated 26 2008 Logie Awards Most Popular New Male Talent Nominated 7 2009 Inside Soap Awards Sexiest Male Nominated 27 2010 CLEO Bachelor of the Year Bachelor of the Year Nominated 28 References edit My Melbourne Sam Clark The Sydney Morning Herald 31 October 2011 Retrieved 25 February 2017 subscription required a b Sam Clark s debut single Broken holds Top spot Archived 7 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 3 May 2010 a b Top 50 Physical Singles Chart Retrieved 23 August 2010 Archived 11 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine O Hanlon Paul 6 October 2016 Adelaide Film Festival goes rogue Australian Times Retrieved 25 February 2017 About Solid White Line notes Retrieved 21 August 2010 a b Nicholson Sarah 6 February 2007 What Girls Want The Courier Mail Retrieved 3 February 2010 a b Full list of nominations for the 50th Logie awards Sunshine Coast Daily 7 April 2008 Retrieved 25 February 2017 Sam to take a break Holy Soap Five 4 September 2009 Archived from the original on 8 September 2009 Retrieved 12 March 2010 Second Sam Clark song on Neighbours Metro 11 February 2010 Retrieved 12 March 2010 Sam clark set to leave Neighbours RTE Ten Archived from the original on 28 July 2010 Retrieved 21 August 2010 Mental starts to walk red carpet at AIMC opening night PDF Australian International Movie Convention 20 July 2012 Archived from the original PDF on 18 October 2012 Retrieved 24 July 2012 a b Sam Clark digs a new role The Advertiser 19 June 2012 Retrieved 25 February 2017 Former Neighbours star hits the stage TV Week 2 February 2016 Archived from the original on 27 March 2016 Retrieved 25 February 2017 Broken Single by Sam Clark iTunes Store Retrieved 21 August 2010 Sam Clark Broken australian charts com Retrieved 21 August 2010 Send Me A Sign single by Sam Clark iTunes Store Retrieved 21 August 2010 SAM CLARK Send Me A Sign Retrieved 3 May 2010 Devastated Single by Sam Clark iTunes Store Retrieved 21 August 2010 Win a signed Sam Clark CD Holy Soap Channel Five Archived from the original on 19 October 2010 Retrieved 16 October 2010 Star on tour to spread message of blood Retrieved 21 August 2010 Archived 1 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine Take Me Home Sam Clark The Groove Merchants Retrieved 21 August 2010 Prince Daniel 17 July 2012 X Factor champ Matt Cardle next up at festival Shields Gazette Retrieved 25 February 2017 Take Me Home Sam Clark Sanity Retrieved 21 August 2010 My Own Way EP iTunes Store Retrieved 3 July 2012 dead link YouTube Sam Clark Devastated video notes Retrieved 21 August 2010 Green Kris 3 July 2007 Inside Soap Awards 2007 The Nominations Digital Spy Hachette Filipacchi Retrieved 11 June 2010 Inside Soap Awards 2009 Nominees Sky BSkyB Archived from the original on 16 July 2011 Retrieved 29 June 2010 Bachelor2010 Samuel Clark Retrieved 22 August 2010 dead link External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sam Clark Official website Sam Clark at IMDb Sam Clark on SoundCloud Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sam Clark amp oldid 1215199633, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
