Sam Strike
| Sam Strike | |
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| Strike at the 2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival | |
| Born | 18 January 1994 Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England | 
| Occupation | Actor | 
| Years active | 2013–present | 
Sam Strike (born 18 January 1994) is an English actor. He made his acting debut in the 2013 revival of the CBBC series M.I. High, before gaining popular success playing Johnny Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2013–2014). During his stint on the latter, his character was involved in a coming out storyline, which earned him critical praise for his performance. Following his departure from EastEnders, he appeared in guest-starring roles on several television shows.
In 2017, Strike starred as the title character in the horror film Leatherface. He followed this with main roles in the film Monster Party (2018) and the television series Nightflyers (2018) and When the Streetlights Go On (2020). His subsequent film credits include American Outlaws and The Boys in the Boat (both 2023). Strike also had a recurring role in the second season of the television series Outer Range in 2024.