Sam Fell - Actor Profile

Sam Fell

Directing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
4Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 22, 1965
Birth Place: Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, UK

About Sam Fell

Samuel Jason Fell (born 22 November 1965) is a British animator, director, screenwriter and voice actor. Sam started his career as director on the short film The Big Cheese for 3 Peach Animation. He then joined Aardman Animations and worked on projects like Pop, Peter Lord's Oscar-nominated short film Wat's Pig, as well as Rex the Runt, before directing the 2002 project Chump. He also developed a children's TV series called Rabbits!. In 2001, he came up with the story of Flushed Away which he developed through 2002. From 2003, he went on to direct (with David Bowers) the film for Aardman. He also provided the voices for the characters Liam, The Prophet, Ladykiller and Fanseller. From 2008, he went on to direct The Tale of Despereaux for Universal Studios, and also provided the voices of the characters Ned and Smudge. Fell co-directed Laika's ParaNorman, with Chris Butler, which was released in the United States in August 2012.

Sam Fell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sam Fell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 4 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sam Fell's work falls within the Family genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Sam Fell's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sam Fell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sam Fell's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sam Fell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 The Making of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Self Average Similar →
2023 Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget 2D Animated Boy / Dying Moth (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 The Tale of Despereaux Ned / Smudge (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Flushed Away Liam / Prophet / Ladykiller / Fanseller (voice) Average Similar →

Sam Fell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sam Fell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Fell is "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Sam Fell acted in?

Sam Fell has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sam Fell?

Other notable films include "Flushed Away", "The Making of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget", and "The Tale of Despereaux".

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