Sam Taylor-Johnson, known professionally as Sam Taylor-Wood, is an English filmmaker, photographer and visual artist. Shes best known for directing the blockbuster hit, Fifty Shades of Grey, which was the second-highest-grossing film by a female director. She began her career in fine art photography before finding her passion for video works. Taylor-Wood released Travesty of a Mockery and Pent-Up as... read full bio
Sam Talbot is at the forefront of the ‘Sustainable Living’ movement, which seeks to break down the walls between the way we eat and the way we live. When conceiving dishes, Sam keeps a few simple questions in mind: What is the food Who’s eating it Where is it from When Under what circumstances Sam’s approach to cooking is to... read full bio
Sam Smith is a British singer-songwriter, who rose to fame when he was featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single ""Latch"", which peaked at number eleven on the UK chart. His subsequent feature—on Naughty Boy's ""La La La""—earned him his first number-one single on the chart. Smith was nominated for the BRIT Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll;... read full bio
Sam Simmons is an Australian comedian and radio and television presenter from Adelaide, South Australia who is based out of Los Angeles, California. While growing up, Simmons originally wanted to be a vet scientist but found he had a knack for comedy while growing up. He found himself writing his own stories and had a large imagination. He later began... read full bio
Sam Shank is an entrepreneur, investor, and the CEO of Hotel Tonight, a mobile travel app for iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone and Android that assists users in finding discounted last-minute hotel accommodations. Since its launch, the app has been downloaded over fifteen million times. HotelTonight recently announced that it is profitable, and planning for an IPO. Previously, Shank founded DealBase.com,... read full bio
American journalist and radio host Sam Sanders is well-known for his engrossing storytelling and perceptive analysis. He has had a huge impact on the world of journalism thanks to his varied background and experience in a variety of media platforms. After continuing his study at the University of the Incarnate Word, Sanders went on to the famed Harvard Kennedy School, where... read full bio
Sam Ryder is an English singer-songwriter who also works as a social media influencer. He started off fronting bands like the Morning After and Blessed by a Broken Heart before transitioning to a solo pop career. He converted an unexpected burst of viral fame into a major-label deal by using his versatile and dynamic vocal range and he made his debut... read full bio
Sam Rockwell is an American actor that has made several accomplishments including becoming a Golden Globe winner, and an Oscar winner for his role as Dixon in the film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”. Rockwell was born in San Mateo County and grew up in San Francisco with his father while his mother lived in New York where he would... read full bio
Sam Roberts Band is a multiple Gold and Platinum selling and multiple Juno Award winning rock band based out of Montreal. He is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose first album became one of the best selling independent releases in Quebec and canadian music history. His band has released six cd's to date and has won many awards. Out of... read full bio
Portland, Oregon is home to singer-songwriter Sam Rivera. Sam was born in Portland, Oregon, to immigrants from El Salvador. He has four siblings. At the church where his parents have served as pastors for twenty years, he started to sing. As a result, he began to have doubts about his faith and began to avoid church. Sam went through phases... read full bio
With the release of Sam Riggs’ debut album, Outrun The Sun, he gained nationwide critical praise, several hit singles, popular music videos, national television appearances, prestigious event performances, sold out venues, 2.2 million streams on Spotify, over 600,000 YouTube views, over 30,000 social media followers, and perhaps most notably, a spotlight feature in Rolling Stone Country. The album produced the... read full bio
The Human Hands is a jazz and bluegrass collective fronted by musician Sam Reider. The group is comprised of a multitude of members, combining the sounds of saxophone, guitar, mandolin, bass, and violin to create their sound. The musicians in this collective are some of the most in-demand artists on the Brooklyn scene. The Human Hands high-energy and improvisational sounds... read full bio
Sam Raimi, an American director, screenwriter, and producer, was born on October 23, 1959. He is incredibly influential and multifaceted. Raimi, who is renowned for his distinct visual aesthetic and creative storytelling, has had a big influence on the movie industry. Raimi developed a love for making movies from a young age. He spent his childhood years making Super 8 films... read full bio
Samantha Radocchia, sometimes known as "Sam Rad," is a futurist who blends the mindsets of an anthropology and a techie. She is also a best-selling author, multimedia storyteller and pioneer in frontier technology. Sam is the creator and founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio and strategic consulting firm that develops influential narratives, events and media products. Radical Next: Thriving in Times of... read full bio
Respected journalist Sam Quinones was formerly an LA Times reporter, covering immigration, drug trafficking, neighborhood stories and gangs. He has penned three acclaimed nonfiction books: True Tales From Another Mexico, Antonios Gun and Delfinos Dream, and most recently, Dreamland: The True Tale of Americas Opiate Epidemic. His first two books were written in Mexico, where he was a freelance writer... read full bio
Sam Quealy, dubbed "the techno pop princess," is sweeping the music industry with her distinctive sound that transcends genre lines. Her outrageously sexual and genre-defying songs are enthralling listeners everywhere. Sam brings a further dimension of artistic expression to her stellar background as a member of the storied fashion brand of Commes des Garcons. Sam radiates the confidence and attitude... read full bio
Sam Posey is one of the greats of American motor racing. Over 20 years, his career included drives in just about every single major category and event: from sportscars, Can-Am, Trans-Am, ICM, Formula A, USAC Indy Cars, IMSA and Formula 5000, to the Sebring 12hrs, Daytona 24hrs, Le Mans 24hrs, Indy 500 and even the Bathurst 1000. However, his career... read full bio
New York City Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Sam Perkins was a professional basketball player with the NBA for seventeen years, during which time he also won a gold medal with the US national team and the Los Angeles Olympics. While attending the University of North Carolina, he was a member of the NCAA Tournament championship winning Tar Heel squad.... read full bio
Sam Peltzman is the Professor Emeritus at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. Peltzman has previously earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago and from there, began his teaching career at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also previously earned his BBA from City College of New York. Through his research,... read full bio
Sam Palladio is a British actor and musician best known for his role as Gunnar Scott on the television series, “Nashville”. He is also known for playing Stoke on the series “Episodes”, and playing Ed on the series, “Humans”. He was born in England and later in life started studying actor musicianship at Rose Bruford College, where he graduated. Palladio... read full bio
