Damian Samuels is an actor, director, writer and producer, recognisable from his role as the invited band manager and selected victim in the infamous award-winning music video of the single "Where's Your Head At?" by Basement Jaxx, directed by Traktor, and Mr. Lloyd in Doctor Who in the episodes "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances". Roles also in Eastenders, Birds of a Feather and Sherlock, along with a variety of film appearances such as White Lightnin' starring Carrie Fisher, released in 2009, and commercials.
Damian talks to Tim about his journey from stage to screen and all the amazing creatives he has worked with. Damian has also written, directed and produced two short films of his own that can be found in the links below. Listen to hear his first meeting with Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), getting Spice Girl Mel C to sing his title song, and Hugh Jackman and a Lipton Ice Tea commercial.
Damians Showreel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmcNdoc5SSw
Fish!
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/fish/umc.cmc.3414z5oh8muzhwypkvrwnpif5
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jeremy-Theobald-Macintosh-Francesca-Samuels/dp/B00I6CYV18
The Five Wives and lives of Melvyn Pfferberg
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Wives-Lives-Melvyn-Pfferberg/dp/B078SBSD1Y
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