Acting

Paul Samson

Born June 4, 1953 · Norwich, England, UK

Died August 9, 2002 · aged 49

Paul Samson (4 June 1953 – 9 August 2002) was an English guitarist, closely associated with the new wave of British heavy metal. Born Paul Sanson, his first band in 1968 was a local Kent based group called 'The Innocence' which consisted of him, Stewart Cochrane, Phil Stranders and the late Martin Kirrage. After a period in several obscure bands, Samson formed his own eponymous outfit, Samson, in…

Known For

The Near RoomThe Near Room · 1997
The Near Room
5.01997
MovieDramaThriller
Charlie Colquhoun is a burnt out journalist. His old school friend Harris Hill is a lawyer at the top of his game. Their lives are smashed together by one name - Tommy Stirling, Charlie's daughter, a fostered teenage pregnancy who has become embroiled in an alleged child pornography scandal with a top ranking police officer. As the trail to Tommy begins to heat up, so the bodies begin to mount up. Allegiances fall by the wayside as Charlie's life begins to spiral out of control and the deadly world of drugs, blackmail and murder that lies in the deepest heart of the underworld threatens to consume him and his missing daughter forever.
Govan Ghost StoryGovan Ghost Story · 1989
Govan Ghost Story
1989
MovieHorrorTV Movie
Old memories are awakened in a terrifying and dangerous way when Jock McGinn counters a strange little girl in the flats where he lives. A crucial stepping-stone in the career of distinguished actor and director David Hayman. It was also a seminal work of writer Bryan Elsley who would go on to create the award-winning Skins series.
TangerineTangerine · 2001
Tangerine
2001
Movie
Tom has spent forty years as a painter on the Forth Rail Bridge. Now retired, he is going to have to adapt to his new way of life. He must re-kindle the relationship with his wife, letting go of his one true love; the Bridge.
Silent ScreamSilent Scream · 1990
Silent Scream
5.61990
MovieHorrorCrime
A biopic about convicted murderer Larry Winters.
Biceps of SteelBiceps of Steel · 1980
Biceps of Steel
6.51980
MovieMusicDrama
A modern retelling of the Samson and Delilah story. A super roadie fights evil bouncers stopping a rock and roll crowd from having a good time. He then falls foul of an evil wench who seduces and cuts his hair in order to take away his strength.
The Dark RoomThe Dark Room · 1988
The Dark Room
1988
MovieDramaTV Movie
'Please don't slam your door - we have a delicate child', but when the baby cries, Deb ignores it. There is a secret which is destroying Deb's marriage to Greg. Only she can save it - only Deb can unlock The Dark Room.
Monarch of the GlenMonarch of the Glen · 2000
Monarch of the Glen
7.32000
SeriesDramaComedy
Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle.
The Play on OneThe Play on One · 1988
The Play on One
6.01988
SeriesDrama
A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.

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