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Samantha Barks
Also known as Sam Barks
Career
Active 2008 – present
Biography
About Samantha Barks
Samantha Barks is a British actress and musician known for her work on stage and screen. She was born on Tuesday 2nd of October 1990 in Laxey, Isle of Man, United Kingdom. Her career began in 2008 and she has remained active since, with a body of work spanning over 18 years. Standing 5'7" with a slim build, she has brown hair and brown eyes. Her measurements are 34–23–35, and she wears a 32B bra cup size, with natural breasts. On Instagram, she has amassed a following of 233k.
Barks first gained attention after placing third in the BBC talent show 'I'd Do Anything' in 2008. In 2012, she appeared alongside Jonathan Bailey in the Disney Channel series Groove High. Her film debut came as Éponine in the 2012 movie adaptation of the musical Les Misérables. The performance brought her critical acclaim and several award nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress. She won the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer and shared the National Board of Review Award for Best Cast.
Raised in Laxey on the Isle of Man, Barks attended Laxey Primary School and St Ninian's High School in Douglas before moving to London to study at The Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd) in Chiswick. She started dancing at age 3, training in Ballet, Modern, and Tap. Her early training included stints with Dancers Barre, Stagecoach Isle of Man, Theatrix, Stage One Drama School, and the Manx Ballet Company. Today, she continues to work as an actress and musician.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2008-present (started around 18 years old; 18 years active)
- Birthplace
- Laxey, Isle of Man, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 117 lbs (or 53 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–23–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.66
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 233k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What awards and nominations did Samantha Barks receive for her role in Les Misérables?
For her portrayal of Éponine, she won the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer and shared the National Board of Review Award for Best Cast. She was also nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Satellite Award, and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award.
Where did Samantha Barks train before entering the entertainment industry?
She attended Laxey Primary School and St Ninian's High School on the Isle of Man, then moved to London to study at The Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd) in Chiswick.
How did Samantha Barks first become known to the public?
She came in third place in the BBC talent show 'I'd Do Anything' in 2008, which helped launch her career.
Did you know
- Barks began dancing at age 3, training in Ballet, Modern, and Tap with several local schools on the Isle of Man.
- She made her film debut as Éponine in Les Misérables, a musical film, after gaining fame on a television talent show.
- Her career has spanned over 18 years, starting when she was about 18 years old.
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