Portrait of Sam Russell

Sam Russell

Acting

Biography

Samuel Thomas Holmes (born July 21st, 1989), better known as Sam Russell, is a British improv comedian, standup comedian, writer and radio producer. He is a member of Shoot From The Hip (SFTH), an award-winning, TikTok-viral British improv group. Within the group, he is known for his confidence on stage, his inappropriate/dirty jokes, his ability to mimic animal sounds, and his red plaid shirts. His notable roles as part of SFTH include Scottish Batman in "The Midnight Mystery" and Old Lady Margaery in "The Unrelenting Aubergine". He is also known for the quote "What a twist!" whenever he is surprised by a plot twist. As a writer, he has written the fantasy audio serial Evergreen, which is voiced by his mother, the actress Catherine Russell.

Born: July 21, 1989

Filmography

2025
Shoot From The Hip #1

as Self / YouTuber / Voice in the Wind / News Reporter / Pigeon

2025
The Last Lullaby

as Self / Hans' Wife / The Children / Susan / Imhotep

2025
The Sins of the Gardener

as Self / Percy / Astrid's Father / Kees' Roommate

2025
The Game Of Truth And Tea

as Self / Winthorpe / Jimmy

2025
The Office Affair

as Self / Joe Maggliano / Detective Blake / Darlene

2025
The Screams of the Damned

as Self / John David / Jonathan

2025
The Lollipop Lady's Revenge

as Self / Nathan Matthews / Harry / Tesla Salesman

2025
We Buried The Wrong Guy

as Self / Big Jimmy

2025
I Don't Want To Visit Grandma

as Self / Imhotep / Mum / Jesus (voice)

2025
The Haunted Diary Entry

as Self / Physician / T. X. Lawrence / Kevin

2025
Never Give Annabelle A Gun

as Self / Mr. Parker / Barkeep / Bank Manager / Sheriff / Cow

2025
The Enigma Of The High Visionary

as Self / Thomas Junior / Leila

2025
The Bard with a Scar

as Self / Frank Noblin / Tree

2025
The Creak In The Attic

as Self / Jim Broadbent / John's Mother (voice)

2025
Sorry About My Nan

as Self / Michael Big Jamie Jimbob / Lucy's Mother

2025
The Off-Season

as Self / Mrs Daltrey / Geoffrey / Charlie Fitzgibbons / Marie Antoinette / Gibson / Scarlett Johansson

2025
And So It Begun

as Self / Michael / Mr Polar Bear / Brains

2025
The Hobnob Affair

as Self / Blacksmith-Baker / Lucy / David

2025
The Final Baker Of Baker Street

as Self / John Watson / Margaret / Tortured Violin (voice)

2025
The Pilot's Final Flight

as Self / Mr Meringue / Gas Attendant / Hitchhiker

2025
Green Leaves On A Summer's Day

as Self / Little Hampton

2025
Clarissa's DIY Wedding

as Self / Mrs. Jenkins / Mark's Father / Father Petrovsky / Actor

2025
Death for a Dollar

as Self / Danny / Bill's Father / Many Fingers Percy / Tony / Mexican Farmer

2024
Jingle Boys

as Self / Jack / Mr Father Christmas / John / Alice / Doctor Keith

2024
Divorces and Teddy Bears

as Self / Santa Claus / Elf / Kieran

2024
The Hare Who Wore A Sweater

as Self / Barry / Hare

2024
Strange Noises From The Hole In The Wall

as Self / Benjamin "Billy" Timothy

2024
The Grape Depression

as Self / Maria Clarissio / Alessandra the Blue Fairy

2024
The Phantom Of Hornchurch

as Self / Phantom Begruvia / Julian's Father

2024
Toby's Secret Pocket

as Self / Toby's Wife / Constable Doohickey / Comptroller

2024
Moist And Magical

as Self / Grandson

2024
WEST END BIG BOYS

as Self / Cletus A. Jackman / NASA Guy / Hunting Dad / Miffles / Loompa Loompadoo / Translator

2024
The Lighthouse

as Self / Mario the Sheep / James / Grant

2024
The Unrelenting Aubergine

as Self / Old Lady Margaery

2024
Wine Under The Bridge

as Self / Bertie the Goat / Villager / Troll-Mother / Troll-Brother

2024
Caesar and Juliet

as Self / Maximillian / Mrs Capulet / Romanian Driver

2024
The Mystery Of The Midnight Circus

as Self / John Watson / Deidre / J. B. Rockefeller

2024
Priscilla's Final Petal

as Self / Rumpold / Earl of Saxony

2024
The Evil Make-A-Wish Kid

as Self / Marty Jr.

2024
Susan's Holiday

as Self / Javier / Xavier / Javier's Neighbour

2023
The Milkman

as Self / David Jeffrey / Bartender / Headmistress

2023
HUGE

as Self / Somerset Arsonist / FedEx / Simon / Patient / Old Larry / Dr. Thinklebuere

2023
2023
The Leftenmost Window

as Self / Egbert's Wife / British Soldier / Unicyclist

2023
The Prime Minister's First Day

as Self / Mrs James / King Charles / Beauregard #1 / Prince Andrew

2023
The Excited Chinchilla

as Self / Husband / Franz Haberburg / Gavin / Police Officer

2023
The Ingredients

as Self / Dina / Woman in Restaurant / Sketch Artist / English Mafia Member

2023
The Cardboard Stegosaurus

as Self / Chip / Pierre

2023
Wild, Wet & Worrisome

as Self / Geoff / Siren / Coast Guard #1 / Coast Guard #2

2023
No! I Always Loved That Caravan!

as Self / Son / Arthur Scargill / American Driver

2023
All Eyes on Nigel

as Self / Uncle Sam / Arabella / Mr. Michael Havisham

2023
BUS

as Self / Arthur B. D. / Communist #1 / Flatmate #1 / Receptionist

2023
Inside the Mysterious Cube

as Self / Bubba / Cube Army Leader

2022
The Midnight Mystery

as Self / Lady Lafayette / Scottish Batman

2022
Once Upon a Time I Killed Mum

as Self / Bumsley / Tarquin

2022
The OOPSIE DAISY Bulge

as Self / Royal Advisor / Chloé / French Kraken

2022
Too Big To Be A Jockey

as Self / Gavin / Son #1 / Son #2 / Franklin

2022
Long Johns - STRIKE!

as Self / The Sergeant / Bob

2022
The Dark Moons of Slough

as Self / Witch Sister #2 / Ascaroth

2022
Lost In Your Eyes

as Self / Amanda

2022
The Meringue Haberdashery

as Self / Don Juan (Employee)

2018
Oh My God, Is This A Joke?

as Self / Hans von Purple Buerer / Husband / Unspecified Beast