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Sam Huntington (born April 1, 1982[2]) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Josh Levison on the Syfy series Being Human (2011–2014), Mimi-Siku in the Tim Allen film Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) and Jimmy Olsen in the superhero film Superman Returns (2006). He also played the recurring role of Mitchie Mendelson on the Fox series Rosewood (2015–2017). His other notable credits include the feature films Detroit Rock City (1999), Not Another Teen Movie (2001), Fanboys (2009), Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2011), Veronica Mars (2014), Sully (2016), and The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023).

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Early life

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Huntington was born on April 1, 1982 to David Sherwood Huntington Jr. and Christine Stabile in Peterborough, New Hampshire, and raised in Hancock.[3][4] His mother owned and operated the Black Box Theatre, where Huntington started his career.[5] Huntington's great-uncle was actor Ralph Bellamy.[6]

Career

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Huntington's first role was in the 1995 instructional video "Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide" playing the character "Joystick Johnny", starring Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry. Huntington's second role was in the 1996 television movie Harvest of Fire, which starred Lolita Davidovich. He then appeared opposite Tim Allen in Disney's Jungle 2 Jungle the following year. He has appeared in films Detroit Rock City, Not Another Teen Movie, Sleepover, Rolling Kansas, Freshman Orientation, In Enemy Hands and River's End. He has guest starred in CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Law & Order, and Veronica Mars. He was also in the History Channel's documentary The States, when it covered New Hampshire.[5]

Huntington appeared in Bryan Singer's 2006 film Superman Returns as Jimmy Olsen. He starred in the 2009 comedy film Fanboys, and again co-starred with Superman actor Brandon Routh in the live action film adaptation of Dylan Dog: Dead of Night.[7]

In 2011, he was cast in the Syfy television series Being Human as Josh Levison, a werewolf. The series lasted four 13-episode seasons (a total of 52 episodes), and its final episode aired in April 2014.[8] He also served as a guest on the second season of the reality television game show Face Off.

From autumn 2015 through spring 2017, Huntington appeared as the "special guest star"[9] in his recurring role of quirky coroner Mitchie Mendelson on the Fox series Rosewood. The series was cancelled in May 2017 after two seasons.

On December 7, 2017, Huntington appeared briefly in the role of (detective) Sammy in USA Network's telefilm Psych: The Movie.

Personal life

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Huntington married actress and producer Rachel Klein in 2006.[10][5] Together they have two children.[11][12][13]

Filmography

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Year Production Role Notes
1995 Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide Joystick Johnny Instructional video
1996 Harvest of Fire Nathan Hostetler TV movie; uncredited
1997 Jungle 2 Jungle Mimi-Siku Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor[14]
1997 Law & Order Terry Lawlor 1 episode
1999 Detroit Rock City Jam
2001 Not Another Teen Movie Ox
2003 Rolling Kansas Dinkadoo Murphy
2004 Freshman Orientation Clay
2004 In Enemy Hands Virgil Wright
2004 Raising Genius Bic
2004 Sleepover Ren
2004 CSI: Miami Justin Gillespie 1 episode
2005 River's End Clay Watkins
2004–05 Veronica Mars Luke[15] 2 episodes
  1. "You Think You Know Somebody"
  2. "A Trip to the Dentist"
2005 CSI: NY Connor Mulcahy 1 episode
2006 Superman Returns Jimmy Olsen
2006 Superman Returns: The Video Game Video game; voice role
2007 Two Dreadful Children TV movie; voice role
2007 It's a Mall World Dean TV mini-series
2008 Looking Up Dresses Jade Williams short
2007–08 Cavemen Andy Claybrook 8 episodes
2009 Fanboys Eric[16]
2010 Human Target John Gray 1 episode
2010 Tug
2010 Glen Martin DDS 1 episode; voice
2011 Dylan Dog: Dead of Night Marcus
2011–14 Being Human Josh Levison[17][18] Starring role
2012 Warehouse 13 Ethan
2013 Three Night Stand Carl Lead role
2014 Veronica Mars Luke Haldeman
2014 The Throwaways Drew Reynolds
2016 Finding Sofia Alex Starring role
2016 The Gender Card Flip Bret Johnson
2016 Sully Jeff Kolodjay[19][20][21]
2015–17 Rosewood Mitchie Mendelson "Special Guest Star" (main cast)
2017 The Expanse Solomon Epstein 1 episode
2017 Psych: The Movie Sammy (detective) Minor role
2018 iZombie Allan Fox 1 episode
2018 Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss Paul
2019 Good Girls Noah Major role in season 2
2019 The Resident Taylor Emigh 1 episode
2023 The Last Stop in Yuma County David
2025 Bride Hard Ryan
2025 Out of Order! Paul
2025 A Man on the Inside Max Griffin 6 episodes[22]

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Sam Huntington (born April 1, 1982) is an American actor best known for his roles as Levison, a , in the series ''Being Human'' (2011–2014) and as in the film '''' (2006). Born in , Huntington began acting at age nine in local theater productions, including '''' at the Peterborough Players. His film debut came in 1997 with '''', followed by roles in '''' (1999) and '''' (2001). After gaining prominence as , he starred in the short-lived series ''Cavemen'' (2007) and appeared in shows like '''', '''', and ''Good Girls''. As of 2025, he stars in the Netflix series ''A Man on the Inside''.

Biography

Early life

Sam Huntington was born on April 1, 1982, in , to father David Sherwood Huntington Jr., a cabinet maker and business owner, and mother Christen Stabile, an actress best known for her role in the television series . His great-uncle was the actor . He was raised in Hancock, New Hampshire, in a family environment that encouraged creative pursuits, influenced significantly by his mother's involvement in the . Huntington began his acting journey at the age of nine, performing under his mother's direction in her children's theater group, The Black Box, which she owned and operated. He also participated as a young performer in the Andy's Summer Magic theater program, further nurturing his interest in the stage. At age 13, Huntington and his mother moved to for a year, where he attended the for 7th grade and became friends with actors like . Huntington received no formal higher education in , instead honing his craft through these early, hands-on experiences in local theater.

Personal life

Huntington married and Rachel Klein on August 12, 2006, following a five-year relationship. The couple, who met through industry connections, has maintained a strong supportive of their respective careers in . Together, Huntington and Klein have two children: a son, Charlie (born 2009), and a , Audrey (born 2012). This family unit has provided essential stability during Huntington's career shifts, particularly as he transitioned from film to television roles, allowing him to prioritize consistent work in one location over frequent relocations for projects. In a 2011 , Huntington noted that having a young influenced his decision to pursue steadier television commitments, stating, "I’ve got a now... the idea of working consistently... was really appealing." Huntington's mother, Christen Stabile, continues to influence his adult professional life through shared industry insights, having served as his manager. Known for her role in the television series , Stabile offers ongoing guidance drawn from her experience in stage and screen acting. Overall, Huntington keeps a low-profile , with limited public details available on hobbies or specific residences beyond his base in to support his career.

Career

Early career

Huntington's professional acting career began with his debut in the 1996 CBS television movie Harvest of Fire, where he portrayed Nathan Hostetler, a young boy caught in a community investigation. His breakthrough into feature films came the following year with the lead child role of Mimi-Siku in Disney's (1997), playing the jungle-raised son of a New York businessman () who must adapt to urban life. Throughout the late 1990s, Huntington built his resume with supporting parts, including the role of Jam in (1999), where he depicted a devoted fan and drummer navigating chaos to attend a with his friends. He achieved a comedic breakout in 2001 as Ox, the archetype of the "sensitive guy" in the satirical , parodying tropes alongside a . In the mid-2000s, Huntington solidified his presence in the teen comedy genre through roles such as Dinkadoo Murphy, the wheelchair-using brother in the road-trip adventure (2003); Bic in the family drama Raising Genius (2004); and Ren, the sarcastic older brother, in the sleepover caper (2004). These early projects provided Huntington with essential experience in ensemble dynamics and comedic timing, as he navigated the shift from child performer to roles amid frequent auditions in a typecast-prone industry.

Breakthrough roles

Huntington's breakthrough came with his casting as Jimmy Olsen, the eager Daily Planet photographer and Superman's young ally, in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns (2006), his first major studio blockbuster after smaller roles in films like Not Another Teen Movie (2001). The production, a high-profile revival of the Superman franchise starring Brandon Routh, marked a pivotal shift toward mainstream visibility for the actor, whose prior comedic experience in teen-oriented comedies aided his selection for the character's youthful enthusiasm. Critics lauded Huntington's embodiment of Olsen as a likable, nerdy who injects energy into the ensemble, with reviewers noting his "cool and interesting" take on the role as a breath of fresh air amid the film's more somber tone. This performance earned particular acclaim for its fidelity to the comic book source material, portraying Olsen as a dedicated photojournalist desperate for a scoop. The role propelled Huntington's career trajectory, amplifying his recognition within Hollywood's superhero and genre circles and leading to increased opportunities in fan-driven projects. While he received no formal awards or nominations for the performance, it fostered a dedicated fanbase, resulting in convention appearances such as the 2011 Superman Celebration alongside Routh, where he engaged with enthusiasts about the film's legacy. Building on this momentum, Huntington starred as Eric Bottler in Fanboys (2009), a road-trip comedy homage to Star Wars directed by , where he played the more grounded member of a group of die-hard fans sneaking into to steal an early print of The Phantom Menace. The film, featuring cameos from franchise alumni like , resonated with geek culture through its affectionate satire of obsessive , further solidifying Huntington's appeal in ensemble comedies targeted at niche audiences. Huntington expanded into horror-comedy with his role as Marcus, the zombified assistant to paranormal detective Dylan Dog (Brandon Routh), in Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2011), an adaptation of the Italian comic series that reunited him with his Superman Returns co-star. Portraying a reluctant undead sidekick navigating supernatural chaos in New Orleans, the character allowed Huntington to blend humor with horror elements, showcasing his versatility in genre fare while attracting comic book fans to his work.

Later career

Following the success of his earlier breakthrough projects, Huntington took on the lead role of Josh Levison, a socially awkward and nurse grappling with his curse, in the Syfy drama series Being Human from 2011 to 2014. The ensemble series followed three housemates—a , a , and a —navigating modern life while concealing their otherworldly natures, with Huntington's portrayal earning acclaim for its blend of humor, vulnerability, and emotional depth across the four-season run. His performance highlighted a shift toward more layered, character-driven television work, allowing him to explore dramatic tension in scenes involving personal relationships and identity struggles. In the years immediately after Being Human, Huntington balanced guest and supporting roles in film, including Carl in the romantic comedy Three Night Stand (2013), where he played a husband whose ski weekend getaway is disrupted by his ex-girlfriend's presence. He reprised a minor role as Luke Haldeman in the crowdfunded film Veronica Mars (2014), a continuation of the cult TV series. In Clint Eastwood's biographical drama Sully (2016), Huntington appeared as Jeff Kolodjay, one of the passengers on US Airways Flight 1549 whose emergency Hudson River landing forms the film's core event. These projects demonstrated his versatility in both independent comedies and high-profile ensemble features. Huntington recurred as Tom, a figure from Maggie Bloom's past, across four episodes of ABC's ensemble drama A Million Little Things from 2018 to 2023, contributing to storylines centered on friendship, grief, and personal redemption among a group of interconnected adults. The series, which spanned five seasons, allowed him to engage in emotionally resonant narratives about loss and support systems. He also appeared in the USA Network telefilm Psych: The Movie (2017) as Sam Sloan, Juliet O'Hara's new partner in the San Francisco Police Department. In the black comedy Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (2018), Huntington portrayed Paul, the unemployed boyfriend of a woman whose apartment becomes a site for cult suicides, adding to his repertoire of quirky, offbeat characters. More recently, Huntington has embraced independent cinema and streaming platforms. In the 2024 thriller The Last Stop in Yuma County, he played David, a knife salesman caught in a tense standoff at a remote diner during a heist gone wrong. He appeared as Ryan in the action comedy Bride Hard (2025), directed by , where a secret agent's wedding turns chaotic amid a takeover. On , Huntington stars as Max Griffin, a provocative at Wheeler College, in the comedy-mystery series A Man on the Inside (2024–2025), with Season 2 slated to premiere on November 20, 2025, emphasizing undercover investigations and academic intrigue. This role underscores his transition to streaming content focused on witty, character-centric stories. Throughout this period, Huntington's career has evolved toward more mature, multifaceted roles that balance drama and comedy, often in ensemble settings exploring human connections. He has also incorporated voice work, including the role of S.A.R. in the sci-fi film (2016) and early contributions like a voice-over in (1994). This progression reflects a sustained presence in television and film, prioritizing depth over lead status in long-running series and emerging digital formats.

Filmography

Film

Sam Huntington made his feature film debut in the 1997 Disney comedy Jungle 2 Jungle, portraying Mimi-Siku, the jungle-raised son of a New York stockbroker played by , alongside co-stars and ; the film grossed $59.9 million worldwide against a $32 million budget. In 1999's rock comedy , Huntington starred as Jam, one of four high school friends on a quest to see in concert, co-starring with , , and James DeBello. He gained comedic recognition in 2001's parody as Ox, the nerdy sidekick in a send-up of 1990s teen films, alongside Chris Evans, , and . (2003) featured Huntington as Dinkadoo Murphy, a stoner in a road trip comedy about four friends seeking a legendary marijuana patch, co-starring with and Tommy Avallone. In 2004, Huntington played Bic in the family drama Raising Genius, depicting a young inventor in a quirky household, opposite and . That same year, he starred as Ren in the teen sleepover comedy , leading a group of friends on adventures to impress crushes, with co-stars Alexa Vega, , and . Huntington's breakthrough superhero role came in 2006's , where he portrayed , the photographer, supporting as , , and ; the film earned $391 million worldwide. In 2009's cult favorite Fanboys, he played Eric, part of a group of Star Wars fans on a mission to steal an early copy of Episode I, co-starring with , , and . Huntington had a supporting role as Marcus in the 2011 horror-comedy Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, adapting the Italian comic series, alongside and . In the 2013 Three Night Stand, he portrayed Carl, navigating a turned three-day lockdown due to a blizzard, opposite and . He reprised his comedic timing in 2014's , the crowdfunded film adaptation, as Luke Haldeman, with , , and . In Clint Eastwood's 2016 biographical drama Sully, Huntington had a small role as passenger Jeff Kolodjay in the story of pilot Chesley Sullenberger played by , which grossed $240.8 million worldwide. In 2018's dark comedy Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss, Huntington played Paul, amid a tale of obsession with suicide, featuring , , and . His 2024 role in The Last Stop in Yuma County was as David, in a neo-Western thriller directed by Francis Gallup Jr., co-starring and Jocelyn Donahue. In 2025's action-comedy Bride Hard, directed by , he played Ryan.

Television

Huntington's early television work included a role in the animated educational series in 1994. His first on-screen appearance came in the 1996 TV movie Harvest of Fire, where he played Nathan Hostetler, an boy in a story investigating barn burnings in an community. Huntington gained prominence with his lead role as Josh Levison in the Syfy supernatural drama Being Human (2011–2014), appearing in all 52 episodes across four seasons. In the series, adapted from the BBC original, Josh is a struggling to control his transformations while navigating life with housemates who are a and a ; the character's arc explores themes of identity, addiction, and redemption through his ongoing battle with lycanthropy. In 2017, Huntington made several guest appearances, including as Jake Gilmore in the single episode "Listen Up" of ABC's Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. He portrayed Deputy Rudder in the short-form TV pilot Skyward, a paranormal podcast-themed mystery set in a small Oregon town. That same year, he appeared as detective Sam Sloan in the USA Network TV movie Psych: The Movie, a continuation of the cult comedy series. Additionally, he guest-starred as Seth Kemp in the episode "Sunset" of CBS's Training Day. From 2018 to 2022, Huntington recurred as Tom, a former love interest of , in four episodes of ABC's ensemble drama . In 2025, Huntington voiced the Cashier in an episode of the animated comedy series Long Story Short. More recently, Huntington recurred as , a journalism professor, in Netflix's comedy-mystery series A Man on the Inside Season 2 (premiering November 20, 2025), in which a retiree goes undercover at a to solve a mystery. This role marks a transition to streaming platforms following his work on broadcast networks like and ABC.

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  6. Samuel P. Huntington, the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard and one of the world's preeminent political scientists, died on 24 December ...
  7. Samuel P. Huntington was Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs at Harvard University and the author of The Clash of Civilizations, ...
  8. Samuel P. Huntington (1927-2008) was the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard and former chairman of the Harvard Academy for International ...
  9. Samuel P. Huntington is Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard University, where he is also director of the John M. Olin Institute for ...
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