Samm Levine

Samuel Franklin Levine was born on March 12, 1982, in Park Ridge, Illinois, to Lynne and Harris Levine. He was raised in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Levine began his performing career at age 12, engaging in stand-up comedy at bar mitzvahs. An encounter with Lisa Kudrow encouraged him to pursue auditions in Manhattan. Upon starting his acting career, he added an additional ‘M’ to his first name to differentiate himself from another actor already registered with the Screen Actors Guild. This early start provided a foundation for his varied career in the entertainment industry.

Levine gained initial recognition for his role as Neal Schweiber in the television series “Freaks and Geeks” (1999-2000). The following year, he collaborated again with “Freaks and Geeks” producer Judd Apatow on the series “Undeclared” (2001). His feature film debut was in “Not Another Teen Movie” (2001). Over his career, Levine has appeared in more than 60 films and television programs. Notable film roles include PFC Hirschberg in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” (2009), “Club Dread” (2004), “Pulse” (2006), “Drones” (2010), and IFC’s “Made for Each Other” (2009). His television credits span a range of popular shows such as “Entourage” (2004), “Modern Family” (2009), “NCIS” (2003), and “How I Met Your Mother” (2005).

In addition to acting, Levine has contributed to productions as a producer and writer. Since 2009, he has served as co-host and producer for Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show, a role he assumed after being a guest on its inaugural episode. His career also features regular appearances on Doug Benson’s “Doug Loves Movies” podcasts and competitive engagement in Collider’s “Movie Trivia Schmoedown,” where he secured the singles championship in 2017 and the team championship in 2018. Levine’s career demonstrates consistent work and participation across various media platforms.